Review of Iron Man (1931) by R W — 04 Nov 2017
This was most definitely my favorite (and maybe the best) Marvel comic turned feature film. (If not the best, tied for the best with Spider-Man 2.) Robert Downey Jr. was great as the billionaire playboy turned super-hero. The action scenes were very good. There were explosions aplenty but they didn't overpower the film. The in jokes were funny without reducing the movie to corny tongue-in-cheek. Jeff Bridges was fun to watch as the evil businessman. (He was rocking the hell out of that bald head and huge beard.).
Gwyneth Paltrow and Terrence Howard didn't have major parts in the film except to play off Robert Downey.
Iron Man got it right when it comes to comic book movies. Tight plot, great but not an exorbitant amount of special effects, a sense of humor, and a bit of heart. A big thumbs up for Iron Man. I want to see it again on the big screen before buying it on DVD.
On a side note, Gwyneth's sexy secretary wardrode and stilettos were to die for. Those bondage, peep-toe Loubotins (sp?) she wore at the end had me panting.
This review of Iron Man (1931) was written by R W on 04 Nov 2017.
Iron Man has generally received positive reviews.
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