Who'd of thought that Ironman could be so nimble?

Rating: 9/10 (6 May 2008)

First off, this is Robert Downey Jr.s show & he soars in the role. It is arguably the best performance by an actor in a "comic book" movie next to Bale's in Batman Begins & it is 180 degrees different in tone.
Gywneth Paltrow has never looked more beautiful on-screen & what could have been a thankless role crackles with life due to her skill as well as the writers & director.
Hello Jon Favreau! Thank you for your touch. You obviously have great talent in front the cam (Jeff Bridges & Terrence Howard and the rest) & behind it. That said, it still takes someone to let the talent shine without it getting out of control. It looks, feels & sounds great. Not since Doug Liman directing the 1st Bourne movie has such an unlikely pairing of director & material worked so beautifully.
The movie does drag a bit during it obligatory showdown, but by then it has developed too much thrust to really let you down much.
When does the sequel come out?