In short: One of the best superhero films ever

Rating: 9/10 (1 May 2008)

A movie that starts off with a bang ends as such, with none of the usual superhero trappings to get in the way of the action. You won't find in this film a conflicted main character, tortured by their duality and hidden selves. You will find a main character that jumps off the screen with attitude and strength of character to amaze in and out of superhero suit. Robert Downey Jr does well to include the pompous attitude of the world's most powerful billionaire industrialist with the subtle humorous breaks that do not lend to camp or sappy under-emotions usually noted with today's sensitive superhero.
Does Ironman (the character) boldly go where none other has gone before? In the end, yes he does, and the film is much better for it.
To tastefully prevent a recanting of the entire film, my only info to provide at this time is that this is one film that deserves the extra $$ to be seen on the big screen. Think Transformers minus the kiddy-entrapments and commercial influence.
Nine to avoid the over-utilized 10-rating it deserves.