Iron Man

Reviewed by Alicia Glass
May 14, 2008

Directors: Jon Favreau Studio: Marvel Studios MPAA: PG-13 Website: Click Here

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Wealthy industrialist and playboy Tony Stark has an epiphany after being kidnapped by terrorists, and builds himself a mechanical suit to help balance his former wrongs on the world.

This really is a fantastic movie, Marvel outdid themselves this time. Iron Man has a bit of something for everyone. The die-hard fans get a well thought out storyline similar to the original.  The new fans get astounding (and believable) graphics, cars, guns and bodysuits, most of which go BOOM!
Robert Downey Jr. adds his characteristic whimsy and easy charm to the role of Tony Stark, which was already arrogant and charming. To watch him halfway out of the Iron Man suit, fighting with the machines trying to take off the pieces, being caught in the act by Pepper Pots and hear him say deadpan, “Lets face it, this is not the worst thing you’ve caught me doing.” is priceless.

Gwyneth Paltrow does a fine job for the role they gave her. (I am still sick of female leads in action movies running around in heels though.) She looks better as a strawberry blonde too.

Jeff Bridges appears as Obediah Stane, the major bad guy. It’s not a huge far cry from TRON, which Bridges starred in as Flynn many fabled years ago. Although, seeing him play a bad guy with a bald head and white beard is still a bit oddly.

As always, Stan Lee makes his characteristic bit cameo in the movie. And you’ll have a fit when you hear who he’s mistaken for this time!

Iron Man is a MUST-see, see again, and own! And don’t forget to wait past the credits for the Easter Egg that had Iron Man fans throwing a cheering standing ovation!

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