Real Review - Iron Man.

Iron Man did not disappoint. It’s taut, fast-paced, and he’s probably the best embodied super-hero, in recent memory. That prize had previously gone to Tobey MacGuire, until Spidey 3. Then, I started imagining what Spidey would have been like with Topher Grace in the role.

Robert Downey Jr. easily became the alcoholic, ego-maniacal, billionaire, Tony Stark, down to the molester-mustache.

What separates this film from the glut of other Marvel-based movies, is topical relevance. There are political underpinnings, as well as one detail that I particularly loved. Here was the first superhero, that I can remember saving non-white foreigners. Yup, there’s less xenophobia than usual, here people. Truly, he’s for the good of the world and that is made of a special kind of awesome.

His character flaws and arc are also the most believable, next to Spidey. He’s neither an alien from Krypton, nor an orphan seeking vengeance. He’s just a rich xxxxxx, who was inspired by necessity.

I only had one big issue with the movie. Gwyneth Paltrow. She came off stiff and uninteresting and had zero chemistry with Downey Jr. Lines that should have been delivered with a dry, but still likable wit, ended up sounding self-important or even dim. That put a big ding in this otherwise, fantastic film, because you’re supposed to care when she’s in peril. I was just annoyed.

I have to give the casting agents credit, however, for casting a thirty-something. There are no Kate Bosworth with a five year old, believability issues, here.

The rest of the movie was decent. I say decent and not great because well, while people were leaving the theater saying “That was good.”, there were no clappers. As the credits rolled, I had a satisfied smile, but I wasn’t completely blown away.

And today, after the fact, I don’t really remember any major set-pieces. It’s a fine, rewatchable, popcorn film, a home-run clearly made by a fan of the source material, but the game wasn’t a complete shut-out, because of Paltrow.

…But it’s well-worth the ticket-price. If you’re a Marvel-fan, be sure to stay after the credits.

PARENTS: There is some sexual innuendo and bloodless violence, but it’s very tame, by PG-13 standards.

Source: D.C. Girl @ TheMovies

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