Very, Very Well Done Superhero Movie

Rating: 8/10 (1 June 2008)

When I first saw the previews for this movie, the special effects really caught my eye, but I refused to believe that it may have more than just great effects. Upon seeing the movie, I realized how badly I had misjudged it. The visuals were spectacular and really suck you into the story, rather than detract from it. The acting was very well done as well. Robert Downey Jr. puts on a show alone with his portrayal of the billionaire bad ass. Gwyneth Paltrow along with Terrence Howard and Jeff Bridges serve as strong support to Downey's character. The humor that is incorporated into the film hits its mark rather than other movies in which it feels unnecessary. This may not be the absolute best superhero movie, but it will indeed go down with the other good superhero movies of recent (Spiderman, new Batman movies). You will not be disappointed. It is not "Hulk" or "Fantastic Four". Props to Jon Favreau for proving that he can direct an action-superhero movie just as well as any other!