First of all, going into this movie I wasn't expecting much. Being the first of the summer blockbusters and having a trailer that didn't quite whet my appetite, I thought, just another popcorn flick. However I was wrong, this was one of the most enjoyable films this year. It had the right blend of most of what the crowd seems to want these days.
The focal point of the movie is Tony Stark himself, Robert Downey Jr. Without him, the movie probably would've nosedived into failure. Original actors included Nicholas Cage and Tom Cruise. I'm sure we're all glad it didn't turn out that way eh? Apparently, Downey is a big fan of the comics and he carries the film really well, his humour and take on a mega-millionaire rich playboy gives the show a light feel and he throws in one-liners throughout the show.
"Christine Everheart: You've been called the Da Vinci of our time. What do you say to that?
Tony Stark: Absolutely ridiculous. I don't paint.
Christine Everheart: And what do you say to your other nickname, the Merchant of Death?
Tony Stark: That's not bad."
Tony Stark: Absolutely ridiculous. I don't paint.
Christine Everheart: And what do you say to your other nickname, the Merchant of Death?
Tony Stark: That's not bad."
He also adds that "cool" factor to it, not that it needed any extra coolness anyway with that sleek looking Ironman suit. Also, he looked the part, being fit and rugged when he needed to be.
Apart from Downey himself, we were lucky to have a surprisingly good support cast. Jim Rhodes, played by Terence Howard also played his role well and fitted in well, with humorous banter going back and forth with Downey. Even the equipment in Tony Stark's basement, his computer system, provided some memorable funny parts.
Best of all though was, Gwyneth Paltrow who played the lovely Pepper Potts. For some reason, she just looked stunning in the movie. She seems to look the best I've seen her and although some might disagree, I feel she played her part alright. Not excellent, but she takes nothing away from the movie. Luckily then, that she took the role, as she only accepted it because they filmed 15 mins away from her home and she could see her kids daily.
The only disappointing cast member was Obadiah Stane, played by Jeff Bridges. He just didn't click as the bad guy and from the start his typical bald, goatee, deep voice thing gave away his status as the betrayer.
Moving on to the show itself, the Ironman suit is the coolest thing I've seen in awhile, it just blows the rest of the competition out of the water. Sleek, shiny and cool, especially when he first goes out to fight the terrorists and get chased by the fighter jets. The part where he shoots the tank and just walks away as it explodes, was the defining part of the movie. A vigilante superhero, but with attitude to boot.
*****SPOILERS****
This is getting a little long so I'll just wrap it up. The things that kept this movie from being truly great is it's quite a letdown as it nears the end. The movie builds and builds so well, giving us a taste of what Ironman can do. Then, when it really matters, he couldn't do Jack shit. Just got thrown around by Obadiah's "Iron Monger" and relied on his "secretary" Pepper Potts to kill him. The fight scenes are also too few and far between.
But, oh well, It was a blockbuster anyway, and it showed us what blockbusters should and could be. It could've been better but I'm not complaining, I'll take what I can get. Hats off then, to Robert Downey and his crew. Here's hoping that the rest of the summer movies just pick up and get better from here.
Apart from Downey himself, we were lucky to have a surprisingly good support cast. Jim Rhodes, played by Terence Howard also played his role well and fitted in well, with humorous banter going back and forth with Downey. Even the equipment in Tony Stark's basement, his computer system, provided some memorable funny parts.
"Jim Rhodes: [eyeing an extra Iron Man suit] Next time, baby. "
Best of all though was, Gwyneth Paltrow who played the lovely Pepper Potts. For some reason, she just looked stunning in the movie. She seems to look the best I've seen her and although some might disagree, I feel she played her part alright. Not excellent, but she takes nothing away from the movie. Luckily then, that she took the role, as she only accepted it because they filmed 15 mins away from her home and she could see her kids daily.
The only disappointing cast member was Obadiah Stane, played by Jeff Bridges. He just didn't click as the bad guy and from the start his typical bald, goatee, deep voice thing gave away his status as the betrayer.
Moving on to the show itself, the Ironman suit is the coolest thing I've seen in awhile, it just blows the rest of the competition out of the water. Sleek, shiny and cool, especially when he first goes out to fight the terrorists and get chased by the fighter jets. The part where he shoots the tank and just walks away as it explodes, was the defining part of the movie. A vigilante superhero, but with attitude to boot.
*****SPOILERS****
This is getting a little long so I'll just wrap it up. The things that kept this movie from being truly great is it's quite a letdown as it nears the end. The movie builds and builds so well, giving us a taste of what Ironman can do. Then, when it really matters, he couldn't do Jack shit. Just got thrown around by Obadiah's "Iron Monger" and relied on his "secretary" Pepper Potts to kill him. The fight scenes are also too few and far between.
But, oh well, It was a blockbuster anyway, and it showed us what blockbusters should and could be. It could've been better but I'm not complaining, I'll take what I can get. Hats off then, to Robert Downey and his crew. Here's hoping that the rest of the summer movies just pick up and get better from here.
"Jim Rhodes: [whispering] Just stick to the cards sir.
Tony Stark: [holds up his notes and pauses, then puts them down] I'm Iron Man. "
Tony Stark: [holds up his notes and pauses, then puts them down] I'm Iron Man. "
