Iron Man Movie Overall Well Done

Rating: 8/10 (10 May 2008)

This much anticipated Iron Man didn't disappoint. The logistics of how to make Armour that appeared authentic and potentially functional was accomplished extremely well, and computer graphics were exceptional. Robert Downey Jr. was the perfect person cast for this role, and he brings his quick wit and intelligence to the role to reflect the complex personality of Torny Stark. The storyline was modified significantly form the original story and covers a bit too much content, needing some background information in future filled in more thoroughly. Staging was great, costumes wonderful. Supporting cast of Jeff Bridges as Stane was an excellent choice - very ominous personae and we are left to the end to figure out his true colours. Gweneth Paltrow was totally miscast as Pepper Potts, and has the chemistry of wet bread (she should be replaced in next movie with someone with some acting talent and chemistry with Downey). Rhodey could have been cast better as well - he was too "pretty" and was not tough enough, didn't reflect what i thought of the armed forces character (add James Earl Jones voice and we would have been there). Tony' struggle with alcoholism wasn't' touched in this movie, nor was his friendship what Hap, his chauffeur. All in all a good movie. Work on supporting cast though..much improvement needed there.