If you’re ever going to see Iron Man, see it for Robert Downey Jr. That is reason enough! He’s the epitome of understated cool and looking a lot sexier, what with his taut new under eyes and his ability to assemble weapons out of tinfoil. Gwyneth's role could have gone to anyone, she hardly features, except when she has to mince around in impossible heels. The rest of the cast remains unmemorable.
The film itself just doesn't have enough substance (and I'm not talking character development). There are one too many pointless scenes, and not enough suspense building up to the finale. Though the special effects during the fight scenes are engaging.
As a whole, this film is enjoyable certainly, but not in that, 'hurray-my-favourite-super-hero-has-come-to-life" kinda way. I mean, did we even know who Iron Man was before the movie came out? Or have I just offended even the most amateur superhero aficionados?
The film itself just doesn't have enough substance (and I'm not talking character development). There are one too many pointless scenes, and not enough suspense building up to the finale. Though the special effects during the fight scenes are engaging.
As a whole, this film is enjoyable certainly, but not in that, 'hurray-my-favourite-super-hero-has-come-to-life" kinda way. I mean, did we even know who Iron Man was before the movie came out? Or have I just offended even the most amateur superhero aficionados?