Ok, I admit I've been a comic book fan pretty much all my life. I've always loved stories about people with extraordinary abilities and the challenges they face both in their "normal" and "hero" identities. And of course the classic Good vs Evil (or misguided) struggle has always been fun for me. That being said, it is my opinion that Iron Man was exceptionally well done. The leads do a great job, the back story is compelling, the action is cool and the special fx are stellar. My wife, who has never been a comic book reader, loved the movie. If you enjoy a good story with great action, put this on your must see list!