Robot Heaven vs. Iron Man !

Rating: 8/10 (29 June 2010)

Jon Favreau directs this terrific sequel with style and command.
Robert Downey Jr. recreates his role of Tony Stark, military industrialist whose identity as Iron Man, invades every aspect of his life.
Also returning are Gwennyth Paltrow as Pepper Potts and Jon Favreau as "Happy" Hairston ,chauffer and bodyguard to Tony Stark.
The film centers around Russian Ivan Vanko(Mickey Rourke) whose father was a scientist that worked with Howard Stark, Tonys father.
In order to gain revenge for his fathers alleged betrayal by Stark the elder, he designs his own version of an "Iron Man", and attempts to even the score. He is initially defeated, but subsequently released from jail under the pretense of his death by a bombing, by competitor to Stark Industries, Justin Hammer(Sam Rockwell).
All of the characters carry their own very well, and the culmination of overlapping sub-plots combine for a terrific showdown.
If you like robots, you will love "Iron Man 2."
Fantastic special effects, a good script with fine direction, and more than capable actors add up for a great time. Never a dull moment with this grouping.
I gave this an 8 out of 10 . Runs about 2 hours and 5 minutes.
Looks like the coming of "Thor" is next. Look for the teaser after the closing credits.