Movie Review: Ironman

It is that time of year, when big budget movies, bad guys, action flicks, come roaring to the screen; expectations and hype run high and over top advertising tries to herd the masses into the cool darkness of movie theatres. Well, wait no longer the first big budget movie has made its pitch—and Robert Downey, Jr., has brought the comic book character Tony Stark a.k.a. Ironman to the screen successfully.

Downey’s depiction of Tony Stark leaves one the impression that he was destined to play the role, his bit of playboy and boy genius is played deftly, and gives the core comic book geeks satisfaction—at least for this one. I was not looking for the perfect origin narrative, but a well sketched story that reflected the current dynamics of the world today; that was done.

This version of Ironman was enjoyable and enough action from start to finish to almost satisfy any appetite. The special effects, which makeup big budget movies during the summer, seem to be almost flawless, but a second viewing is required (gee, that is too bad). Anyway, if you plan to see Ironman—do so—your time will be well spent. And, by the way, if you are wondering, more about plot and twists, this reviewer has decided that the commercials do a decent enough job to provide interest, besides I don’t like reviews that tell me everything before I go. Enjoy and have fun.