Two Thumbs Up

Rating: 8/10 (2 May 2008)

Have never read Iron Man comics, so don't have anything to compare it to, but really enjoyed the movie. Good special effects, good story line, subtle comedy throughout, but not too much. Enjoyed the actors and it held some surprises. Wanted to hear more of Iron Man song. Robert Downey, Jr. kind of reminded me of the old Bill Bixby (original Incredible Hulk, and Courtship of Eddie's Father) as he got older and wore the same style ugly sunglasses. As the movie progressed, his style seemed to enter the 21st century. I didn't know anything about the movie other than Robert Downy, Jr was in it, so was pleasantly surprised to find out Gwyneth Paltrow was playing his secretary, Pepper Potts. I always enjoy seeing her in movies and this time was no exception. Kind of reminded me of the Superman/Lois Lane crush. Jeff Bridges was another surprise. I was trying to figure out who he was through the whole movie. I recognized his voice, but couldn't put it together with the face and lack of hair on his head. The fight scene between Iron Man and the enemy iron man at the end could have been longer and a little more intense, but still left you with the feeling good conquered evil. Very short easter egg after about a billion credits, but worth waiting for ... almost.