Rating of
3.5/4
Robert Downey Jr.. makes up for lost time @ #56.
mdtinney - wrote on 06/10/09
Robert Downey Jr. owns this movie and deserves full credit for its success. He is at his witty best, and delivers the best super-hero performance in cinema history as far as I'm concerned. I don't think any other actor could have pulled off the mix of humor and seriousness that made Iron Man's character so likable. Moreover, It was great to see Bridges in a negative role, and he pulled it off effortlessly.
As far as the story goes, it is well crafted and since it's an origin story it takes its time in a few parts ,and in the end sets up a sequel quite nicely. The effects and action are quite good, though people may have wanted more. I left the theater satisfied! Overall, a highly entertaining superhero movie thanks to the great performance by R.D. Jr. This is my second favorite superhero movie of all time after The Dark Knight. All comic movie fans will enjoy this one!
