Iron Man has heart

Rating: Null/10 (16 May 2009)

That Jon Favreau is full of surprises. He directs a hilarious Santa Clause movie, a success that wasn't easy to predict. Now he turns his attention to the superhero genre with even more impressive results.
Unlike most superhero flicks, this one is just as entertaining when the costume isn't on. Of course, when Downey, Jr. ( a brilliant casting choice) is the lead, that's not a shock. His Tony Stark is a spoiled, wise cracking boy wonder who is due for a rude awakening.
It's a great cast all around. Paltrow as his assistant may not have a lot to do, but she does it very well. I thought Jeff Bridges was a wise choice as the baddie. He gives his smiling arms dealer a goofy, affable Lebowski air. I've always liked Jeff Bridges. He never disappoints.
This may not be as good as the first couple Spider Man flicks, but those are hard to live up to. It does beat the Fantastic Four films, just by being smarter and having an incredible cast.