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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.

[–] IronBallsM 12 years ago

Well, Im1 and Im3 are better films but that doesn't make IM2 bad. It still is very entertaining and one quality follow up to the original classic.

[–] sacflyzone 12 years ago

With the lead in to Avengers, this elevates IM2 quite high.

[–] scotts863 11 years ago

Just like the best books, everything stands on its own but can be enjoyed now or years later as it all links up. That's why Marvel is winning at every turn.

[–] Coneydogg 11 years ago

Looking back at 2010, this movie might have saved that entire year.

[–] Splarne 11 years ago

i fail to see how this is EVERYTHING. unless you have a different cut of the movie with an awesome shower scene with black widow that i don't know about....

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[–] scotts863 11 years ago

When seen together, most will know just how brilliant the trilogy is playing off each film and even Avengers in this case.

[–] blackdoug 11 years ago

There are spectacular action scenes as well as heartfelt, intense moments. There is humor and fun but it’s a serious, well made film. The scenes as he watches his father speak to him remain some of the most powerful in comic book movie history.

[–] StarkTech 11 years ago

I love all three solo appearances for Tony Stark. He really is the best movie character of the 21st century.

[–] npiazza91 11 years ago

I do agree that IM2 is almost as good as the first one. Definitely entertaining, but the first one had a better narrative. Still, they are both great. The first one is my #3 MCU film, while the second one is my #5. the third film, however, I hate so much and don't want to waste any internet space talking about it. I think it was the only film ever that actually made me mad.