You can tell when Stephen Sommers directs an action flick. This one was like a roller coaster ride with non-stop fun. The story was good, giving it enough credibility to stand up in a "sci-fi based on possible reality" kind of way. It's definately a good start to the franchise, similar to a Bryan Singer X-Men movie.
This was well worth the ticket price. Never having been a follower of Iron Man in the comic book, I didn't know anything about the characters or the story, so I wasn't sure what to expect. It didn't matter. What I saw was a character-driven, action-packed thrill ride that did not disappoint! Definately one to watch.