It's no ELF, but it's a lot of fun...and way better than ZATHURA

Rating: 7/10 (2 May 2008)

I was excited when I first learned that John Favreau would be directing IRON MAN. He brings a new and nostalgic energy to the his movies especially ELF. IRON MAN continues that winning formula, though ZATHURA is far from a classic, but my kids dig it,
IRON MAN is well made, but follows the typical path of your first in a series of super hero movies. Everything has to be established the first time around...and after having seen several super hero movies it's a little bit boring. 55% of the film is spent watching our hero construct the 2 versions of his super suit, which is kinda fun but kinda not. I did love IRON MAN's first outing in his souped up super suit, that's the only time I was completely eating it up. Don't get me wrong, this is a good film, but it is a bit limited by establishing itself. Without Robert Downey Jr and the rest of the great cast this movie would just be fine...but they lift it to nearly excellent.
I definitely do recommend an outing at the cinema for this, but I'm sure the second one will totally rock.