One of the Best Comic Adaptations to Date

Rating: 9/10 (2 May 2008)

Jon Favreau has done justice to the classic Marvel character. Iron Man, despite the worried chatter online, is perfectly cast with Robert Downey, Jr., Terence Howard, Jeff Bridges, and Gwyneth Paltrow.
The story was believable (well, you know, for a comic book) and the performances from all the actors were great. The special effects are outstanding and the distortion-laden guitar score is perfect.
Definitely Mr. Favreau's best directorial effort to date. Zathura was good, but Iron Man blows it away. Ranks up there with Batman Begins and The Punisher (2004) as one of the best comic book adaptations to date.
I can't wait to see Iron Man II, although with the new Incredible Hulk, Captain America, Thor, and Ant Man movies in the works, we might all have to wait for The Avengers.