Huge misstep by Marvel, pales in comparison to part 1

Rating: 2/10 (6 June 2012)

Iron Man was a great superhero movie. Iron Man 2 is a bad one.
The level of maturity took a serious hit here, as if Marvel intended to address the 2nd instalment to a younger audience who would not care about the absurdity of the scenario. The final battle is notoriously epic in its failure to generate any climax whatsoever, and the villain dies in the most disappointing way, reminiscent of Darth Maul in Phantom Menace.
Worst yet, Don Cheadle is a disaster as a replacement to Terrence Howard as James Rhodes. One of the worst acting performances I have ever endured.
The introduction of black widow was poorly executed as well, and I could hardly get through the endless party scene where everybody has fun with the iron man suit, which scene could have been more relevant in an American Pie movie.
I could go on and on but it would not help this sorry movie. Bottom line, horrible scenario, some bad acting performances, intended for kid audience.