Iron Man is a strong contender to make my all-time top 10 movie list, if I were ever motivated enough to put such a list together. This movie rocks on all levels: acting, effects, story, humor, suspense, creepy evil guy...It's rare that a movie in general can pull off such a fine *amalgamation, let alone a movie in the superhero genre, which is noteworthy for its lack of story and uninspired acting (NOTE: I know there are some great superhero movies and performances, like Jack Nicholson / Heath Ledger playing the joker, and all of Christopher Nolan's
Batman movies...I'm referring more to the likes of
The Green Lantern, X-Men: Last Stand, Fantastic Four, the various incarnations of the
Hulk, etc.).
Robert Downey Jr. may have been born to play Tony Stark. He embodies every aspect of the character, from the brilliance down to the alcoholism. And Jeff Bridges (a.k.a. "The Dude") need only show up to steal a scene.
I wasn't impressed with the sequel, but all of my geek cylinders are fired up in anticipation of Iron Man teaming up with
The Avengers next month. Word on the street is
The Avengers will be another triumph of good over evil. It may even have a decent Hulk.
* I am totally impressed with myself for using such a big word like amalgamation. I did have to look it up to make sure I was using it properly, though.
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