Now That's Entertainment!!

Rating: 7/10 (7 May 2010)

Jon Favreau's 'Iron Man' was a favorite in 2008, it was a show-stopper. The expectations from the sequel of the cult-hit are gargantuan. Does 'Iron Man 2' entertain? Is it as good as the first? The answer is finally here:
'Iron Man 2' is rough and tough, it doesn't touch the bench of the original, but entertains majorly. Favreau's direction is spell-binding! Stark has revealed his identity as Iron Man and is resisting calls by the United States Government to hand over the technology. Ivan Vanko has also duplicated the technology and built weapons of his own, creating new challenges for Stark, so what happens next?
Some portions are so so freaking amazing! Mickey's intro as Whiplash takes your breath away, it's the best sequence in the entire film. Even the fight between Iron Man and War Machine is majorly entertaining. The climax beings with a bang, but is a letdown to watch Whiplash getting bumped off soon. But despite the hiccups, 'Iron Man 2' is a winner!
RD Jr proves yet again we don't need another Stark/Iron Man when he's around. He's fantastic, once again. Mickey Rourke is another topper. The Legendary Star is kick-ass as Whiplash, he hardly has any lines, but his powerful expressions speak more than needed! Sam Rockwell is terrific in a villainous role, the highly-talented actor sinks his teeth into the character. Gwyneth Paltrow is charming. Scarlett Johansson looks a million bucks and does a good job. Don Cheadle is superb, we can forget Terrence Howard. Jon Favreau has never been a great actor, but he's fine here. Samuel L. Jackson is cool in cameo.
On the whole, 'Iron Man 2' will surely rules the hearts of millions. It has the potential to make you think to visit it twice at the movies. Two Thumbs Up!