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EVERYTHING you could want in a movie!

posted 13 years ago by MovieMystro
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The makers of this film held nothing back. When it works, as it does here, it rekindles even a cynic's movie love. So kudos to Downey, Paltrow, Cheadle, Scar-Jo, Rockwell, Rourke and especially Favreau. What a film! It is a sight to behold. Every scene was captivating, whether it was full on armor action or the charismatic "down time" delivered by the best cast possible. Isn't that what movies are suppose to be about? It's good to see the response to the movie has been, for the most part, positive. I've noticed that sometimes expectations are unreasonable or some fans are too attached to their comic book preconceived notions. (X-Men and Wolverine fans I'm looking right at you!) Iron Man 2 stayed close enough to its roots and I hope most judge it as a film first. If you do, I'm almost certain that everyone will enjoy it as much as I did.

It easily fulfilled and then exceeded all of my expectations. The only thing I worry about is that they may be setting expectations for that Avengers movie too high. How can it possibly live up to the standard these movies are setting and setting up????? Iron Man 2 is EVERYTHING you would want in a movie and much more! It is a special treat when a sequel reaches up and delivers an excellent film that you thoroughly enjoy as much if not more than a beloved first installment. It truly feels like they just paused and kept telling the same story but with more of an edge. Hopefully, they can do it again and skip that third movie curse. Think of it as another installment and they'll be fine. Fitting Avengers in to the mix is even more fun to think about but I heard that Favreau will be involved with that as an executive producer. So, I'm not worried. In the meanwhile, we can all enjoy this film because it stands on its own but as a great part of a running saga.

[–] Marvelouis 13 years ago

Better Review...

Iron Man 2 does the near impossible and that’s improve on the first film. It really is as fabulous as you've heard and as good as everyone is saying. The entire cast, the crew, the FX people and writers should all be as proud of this exceptional movie as they were of the first film. Like the first, this will appeal to a wide demographic because it’s everything you could want in a summer film.
Nailed it!

So true.

[–] icymark 13 years ago

except for decent timed fights. imagine if the avengers defeated their enemies in what less than a minute? movie would be so short.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cQfH6V9THbU

[–] boisv 13 years ago

So true. It took everything the first film got right and added even more great elements.

[–] mightymac101 13 years ago

There is nothing to dislike about Iron Man 2.

NOTHING.

[–] Logan8888 13 years ago

Iron Man 2 is a sequel that is so much ahead of the curve. It took what Iron Man 1 did but advanced it.

[–] MovieMystro 13 years ago

That's all any of us have been saying really.

[–] hrmnrabb 12 years ago

Why not say it again then?

"Life goes by pretty fast. If you don't stop to look around once in a while, you could miss it."

[–] StarkTech 13 years ago

Still, it's basically impossible not to enjoy the film. Mickey Rourke, Sam Rockwell, Garry Shandling—these are what Iron Man 2 considers bad guys—a group of actors who are so entertaining unto their own right.

[–] Gustav_Fiers 13 years ago

It's hardly impossible since many people don't enjoy it.

[–] Blairocity 12 years ago

I enjoyed it a lot, I'm surprised by all the hate it's getting.

[–] blackdoug 12 years ago

After Avengers, people can see this film for how great it turned out and built towards an even larger masterpiece.

[–] SloberDon 12 years ago

Wait until Iron Man 3 sets up the next phase. Upward and onward methinks.

Marvel is destroying all comers.

[–] SpanishRicky 12 years ago

I think Cap: Winter Soldier will further the greatness of the franchise that this film established. Dark World will be off on its own.

[–] Marvelouis 12 years ago

This is why Marvel is beating DC in the movie arena. Marvel had all these individual movies building up to this point and then they DELIVER something this great. I just pray it's not all down hill from here. To this point, it IS the greatest superhero movie of our time. How can they ever top this one?????????????????

[–] GonzoNinja 12 years ago

I enjoyed this movie more on a second viewing, but I thought Venko was a lame villain.

[–] Gustav_Fiers 12 years ago

I wouldn't say lame, just not used to full potential. When you look at the movie he spent most of his time in Hammer's factory working on those robots.

[–] hrmnrabb 12 years ago

He had a great arc. Like most, I just wish they had made the final battle longer. It was set up perfectly but it's like they ran out of budget and had to wrap it up fast.

"Life goes by pretty fast. If you don't stop to look around once in a while, you could miss it."