Finally! A summer blockbuster we don't need to be ashamed of!!!

Ironman is a man's story, not a boy's story like Spider-Kid or Toddlers of the Caribbean. It's a well told tale from start to finish, and Robert Downey Jr. brings the requisite game to the table - - he shows us what it means to be reborn.

...and the supporting actors - - C'mon!!! - - it's mind-blowing! Gwyneth Paltrow (yup! that Gwyneth Paltrow) as Pepper Potts - - that's just plain dream casting. Jeff Bridges soars as the bad guy. Terrence Howard as the side kick with room to grow. And of course, in a spectacular post-credits scene:



Ironman stands as a great statement on war, weapons, and woopie - - yup! - - finally a superhero movie that didn't forget the humor. Let me get down on my knees and thank God/Stan Lee...

My special kudos goes out to director Jon Favreau, who brought this all together so perfectly.

All that, plus the best ending line in ages: "Truth is... ... (looks at cards) ... ... I am Ironman."

21 out of 5.



(Can't wait for the sequel!!!!!!!)

I found Iron Man to be good, but not great. The action, special effects, and touches of humor were all strong points. Robert Downey Jr. definitely helped the movie a lot.

I don't like Gwenyth much, and I found any time she was on screen I was largely bored.

As Filmo pointed out, I did think there was a little too much tinkering with machine work also. Overall the story was decent, but there were a few inconsistant or unbelievable moments (within the framework of the film). Exhibit AFor example, Jeff Bridges couldn't crush Iron Man at the end by stomping on him or squeezing him, but the minute Stark's helmet fell off, he picked that up and squashed it without a problem. Exhibit BI also questioned Stark building this super sophisticated suit in a week in a cave.

Overall it felt like a mix between Robocop and Transformers, which wasn't all bad. It was enjoyable, and I'll give it a B

Well for me it was very entertaining but something was missing a bit to make a really great movie.
I hoped for a bit more action and less machine tuning I guess.

7.5/10

I think Iron Man and Batman Begins are pretty much on the same level. Hard to distinguish between them since one took a serious route and the other a comic comedy route.

And a question, for those of you who saw the movie:

Am I retarded, or was Paltrow's character wearing a gold wedding ring?

agree but wondering if Iron Man can go as far as Batman will. As some people will say, well we already saw him in that suit, what else can he do?

I found Iron Man to be good, but not great. The action, special effects, and touches of humor were all strong points. Robert Downey Jr. definitely helped the movie a lot.

I don't like Gwenyth much, and I found any time she was on screen I was largely bored.

As Filmo pointed out, I did think there was a little too much tinkering with machine work also. Overall the story was decent, but there were a few inconsistant or unbelievable moments (within the framework of the film). For example, Jeff Bridges couldn't crush Iron Man at the end by stomping on him or squeezing him, but the minute Stark's helmet fell off, he picked that up and squashed it without a problem. I also questioned Stark building this super sophisticated suit in a week in a cave.

Overall it felt like a mix between Robocop and Transformers, which wasn't all bad. It was enjoyable, and I'll give it a B

I heard they're waiting to show Batman in his suit till the third movie...

@Thegun

He was in the cave for months, but when he finally accepted to work on the missile they gave him a week. Remember after they kidnapped him - he needed a surgery, time to recover, then he refused to make the missile...

The timeline during his stay at the cave wasn't really clear, but the bald guy clearly stated something along the lines "You have a week to make me a jericho missile."

That being said, I don't find it strange that he made the suit in a week. It's a comic book movie, plus he's a genius and they both worked very hard on the suit. They didn't even finish it completely if I'm not mistaken.

That being said, I don't find it strange that he made the suit in a week. It's a comic book movie, plus he's a genius and they both worked very hard on the suit. They didn't even finish it completely if I'm not mistaken.

OK but I think that other super-heroes have more than can do in and out of their suits.

Also, I believe he mentioned he was "kidnapped for three months" upon his return...

I also like the fact this was set in L.A., given the preference towards the East Coast for these types of flicks/genres.

Yes, I also think it was overall good but not great. Robert Downey Jr. is absolutely awesome. I can only say that he IS the movie. When most of 'this kind of film' has the key of the greatness being the story, the visionary of its director, some with the visual effect. In Iron Man, the main and foremost key that make the whole thing worked extremely well is its actor, Downey. It delivers the fun, the entertainment in the high level. I just failed to find anything more than that (and may I add, the action wasn't that great).

B+