Iron Man Review

What can I really say about Iron Man, as a giant comic book and movie fan, I would be the most critical demographical viewer. This was the first movie that Marvel Studios had been involved in, so the future of that production company stood in limbo.



So let me begin by saying this movie delivered on so many different levels. Great performances by the entire cast, amazing blend of computer graphics and real props, mixed with a great plot and direction.



The visuals were stunning from the Jericho missile in the beginning to the Iron Monger versus Iron Man battle. The suits were designed perfectly, all the parts were visible and believable, the crash and burn scenes were both comical and very relate able for anyone that works with technology.




Robert Downey JR was spot on, one of his greatest performances ever, from billionaire playboy tony stark, to trying to do the right thing Iron Man, he delivered on all fronts. Gwyneth Paltrow as Pepper Potts was dynamic, she was the character and she was the hottest I've seen here in any other movie. The relationship between Pepper and Tony was handled perfectly and so was the one with Roddy played by Terrence Howard. I wasn't sure if he fit the role, but I was completely wrong. Then there was Jeff Bridges who was unrecognizable in this role as Obadiah Stane, the perfect man to cross paths with Tony Stark. What really amazed me is not only how great the supporting cast was, but also how much screen time they got which gave us a chance to meet them all.



The believability of the entire thing was what really separates it from all the other movies in its genre. Tony was real to the audience he was a celeb a boy genius, son of one the greatest minds in American history. The whole time Stark thought he was helping the good guys blow their enemies away, while remaining oblivious to the shady dealings. I cannot forget the robotic supporting cast, from the helper hands, to the surprising robotic Jarvis which was a change but blended in perfectly.



Overall this was an amazing start for the Summer movie blockbuster season, and an even more amazing start for Marvel studios, which has The incredible hulk next and I hope it delivers on as many levels as this did. I give Iron Man easily a 10/10 and a must watch in theaters.

SPOILERS AFTER THIS IMAGE

The introduction of SHIELD was amazing, I somehow didnt see that coming as the movie went on so when he mentioned it in the end it blew me away, but not as blown away as I was seeing Nick Mother Fucking Fury at the end, Samuel Jackson was so surreal in the role, it was like he climbed right out of the Ultimates comic book. What was even more amazing then that was the mention of the Avengers Initiative and the many other superheroes in the world, establishing the Marvel Movieverse. Mind was blown and those that stayed after the credits aka the real fans got a real treat.