Most superhero movies have tedious "origin" stories that take up the first hour of the first film and slow it down... Iron Man does tell his origins, but they are exciting, and make sense. The characters are fully realized and excellently portrayed by the talented cast. Things start with a bang and only get bigger. If you like action movies, comic books, or even a bit of sci-fi, you will probably like this one. I really do recommend this movie. Don't forget to stay until the very end of the credits, there's a special scene you don't want to miss.