Ironman resurrects careers

Rating: Null/10 (1 August 2010)

Ironman!!! What can I say about this movie other than exceptional. This film will forever be known as the work that made Robert Downey Jr. a relevant actor again. His work as the character of Tony Stark was nothing short of spectacular. I also found the supporting roles by Terrence Howard as Rhodey, Stark's best friend and military liaison, Gwyneth Paltrow as Pepper Potts as Stark's personal assistant, and Jeff Bridges as Obadiah Stane were also performed quite well. I also thought that it added some much need "big-screen" relevance to Jeff Bridges career. The basic premise of the film is that Tony Stark, heir to his father's weapons and research and development company is ambushed and kidnapped by terrorists that his weapons were meant to destroy. Ironically, he was kidnapped by use of the very weapons by the same people they were meant to be used against. After Yinsen, played by Shaun Toub saved is life, Stark developed a defensive suit and used it to escape his captors. After returning to reality, as it were, Stark has a change of heart about what his company does and vows to stop creating weapons. He also develops a newer version of the Ironman suit and uses it to fight terrorism. Unfortunately, Stark comes to learn that Obadiah was actually behind the delivery of the weapons and even behind Stark's assassination attempt. Obadiah creates a much larger version of the suit and what results is some of the best action seen on the big screen today. The use of light and point of view action in this film provides the viewer with a truly unique perception not typically found in modern films. One truly gets to feel as if they are in the Ironman suit, flying around the world protecting people from terroristic threats. It also gives us a look into the future of technology, and I truly believe that most of what is portrayed in this film is either possible in the near future or already in practical use. This film has created a new legacy in the comic book hero genre and has resurrected the career of an almost forgotten talent. Very well donevery well done indeed.