I was at the theater early for this film and was enjoying the pre-film ads when the voiceover stated "We will be right back after this message". Really? They interrupted an advertisement to show an advertisement?
Iron Man 2 is a fun movie. A good guy who struggles, a really mean bad guy, sexy sidekicks who really kick ass, and the obligatory lead in to the next film. Tony Stark is ensconsed as the creator of world peace, having apparently eliminated all bad guys between the end of the first film and the beginning of the second. He is so good at his job that he is not apparently just bored (not enough bad guys to fight). Boredom cannot last long in an action movie, so enter the Pentagon (who wants his weapon) and a nemesis (with a family grudge to right). In the end [spoiler alert] everything works out [end spoiler alert]. Like I said, good fun. I had heard a lot about how Robert Downey Jr. does an excellent job of embracing the narcissistic side of Tony Stark, placing him (strangely enough) in a realistic role and attitude that doesn't come off as too over the top. While this is true, I noticed too that Favreau allows us a few glimpses into Stark's struggle to accept his inevitable mortality and to somehow make that mesh with his massive ego. It was just enough of a glimpse to keep the film grounded, or at least keep it from jumping the shark. And therefore enjoyable throughout.
3 stars (out of 5)
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