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Rating: 6/10 (9 May 2008)

Very similar to the approach Marvel had with it's Fantastic Four series and other marvel movies; lots of one liners, new model cars (and other shameless displays of endorsements), and cute/kinda lame cameo's by Stan Lee (I love the man but the joke is losing its luster). But you know what, it still was entertaining. Really it was. Hulk (first one), Daredevil, catwoman, punisher, etc. Those are all beneath this one and will probably always reside in that section of the totem poll because they were exceptionally horrible.
The only notable complaint I had with Iron Man was this; Gwyneth Paltrow needs to learn to act accordingly in front of a green/blue/whatever screen. There were chase sequences where her character was in danger yet she reacted as if she were missing a flight or an elevator. Just didn't feel the urgency.
Otherwise: Downey is still a remarkably efficient softener and Jr. pulled off the acting with flying colors.
Oh yeah, I enjoyed leaving the theater with a Sabbath soundtrack.