Director: Jon Favreau
Writers: Hawk Ostby, Mark Fergus, Art Marcum, Matt Holloway
Starring: Robert Downey Jr, Gwyneth Paltrow, Jeff Bridges
This movie really represents a huge shift in the cinematic universe. Before this movie, Marvel wasn't really taken seriously. After the abomination that is the 2003 Hulk and Nicolas Cage happened, very little was expected. This movie proved everyone wrong because it is amazing.
A ragtag team of terrorists kidnap one of the world’s leading weapons manufacturers. He decides he doesn't need to take anyone’s crap any long and so builds a goddamn exo-suit with freaking flamethrowers that can fly. It is pretty damn awesome. On top of this incredible idea, Robert Downey Jr’s portrayal of Tony Stark is honestly one of the most memorable performances in recent memory. I have heard (not that it is true) that this movie is almost entirely improvised. It really is a testament to both the acting as well as the casting. It was this movie’s job to kick-start a franchise so the fact that actors were so good they became synonymous with their characters, certainly helps. As an action movie, this was certainly one of the coolest looking movies at the time. I used to think that the climax was just boring but watching it again, the fight just looks incredible and is a joy to watch.
This being said, there are some problems that the movie does pose. The guy who plays Rhodes is completely dwarfed by his successor Don Cheadle. In terms of character, he has far less and is not nearly as enjoyable to watch. Incredibly, in this movie Coulson is rather underwhelming. Considering he is Clark Gregg and his performances in the other Marvel movies, it is eerie seeing him so boring. Other than that, this movie is fantastic.
Iron Man is a fantastic movie that was able to act as a trampoline for Kevin Feige wildest dreams. Until Thor, it was my favourite Marvel movie and for good reason. The action is neon, fast and has really satisfying physics to it. Some of the characters are amazing and some are rather bland. More than anything, it is a rather unforgettable experience.
Recommendation Status: Unmissable!
Writers: Hawk Ostby, Mark Fergus, Art Marcum, Matt Holloway
Starring: Robert Downey Jr, Gwyneth Paltrow, Jeff Bridges
This movie really represents a huge shift in the cinematic universe. Before this movie, Marvel wasn't really taken seriously. After the abomination that is the 2003 Hulk and Nicolas Cage happened, very little was expected. This movie proved everyone wrong because it is amazing.
A ragtag team of terrorists kidnap one of the world’s leading weapons manufacturers. He decides he doesn't need to take anyone’s crap any long and so builds a goddamn exo-suit with freaking flamethrowers that can fly. It is pretty damn awesome. On top of this incredible idea, Robert Downey Jr’s portrayal of Tony Stark is honestly one of the most memorable performances in recent memory. I have heard (not that it is true) that this movie is almost entirely improvised. It really is a testament to both the acting as well as the casting. It was this movie’s job to kick-start a franchise so the fact that actors were so good they became synonymous with their characters, certainly helps. As an action movie, this was certainly one of the coolest looking movies at the time. I used to think that the climax was just boring but watching it again, the fight just looks incredible and is a joy to watch.
This being said, there are some problems that the movie does pose. The guy who plays Rhodes is completely dwarfed by his successor Don Cheadle. In terms of character, he has far less and is not nearly as enjoyable to watch. Incredibly, in this movie Coulson is rather underwhelming. Considering he is Clark Gregg and his performances in the other Marvel movies, it is eerie seeing him so boring. Other than that, this movie is fantastic.
Iron Man is a fantastic movie that was able to act as a trampoline for Kevin Feige wildest dreams. Until Thor, it was my favourite Marvel movie and for good reason. The action is neon, fast and has really satisfying physics to it. Some of the characters are amazing and some are rather bland. More than anything, it is a rather unforgettable experience.
Recommendation Status: Unmissable!
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