The amazing beginning of a Cinematic Universe

Rating: 10/10 (7 July 2016)

In 2008, the term 'Marvel Cinematic Universe' was unknown. Nowadays, the MCU is the biggest franchise in the film industry and rightfully so as Marvel Studios has consistently delivered quality superhero films time and time again. Many of which have featured characters that no one ever expected to become superhero icons. First off was 'Iron Man', directed by Jon Favreau. The MCU has definitely come a long way since then but this still stands as one of the franchise's finest efforts. Robert Downey Jr., in what would become his career comeback role, is perfectly cast as Tony Stark AKA 'Iron Man' and is backed by an excellent supporting cast. And the film gives him an excellent origin story that is actually fairly contained compared to future films in the franchise. And of course, it all ends with the first of what would become a trademark of the franchise; the post-credit scene. In this case, it's Samuel L. Jackson talking to Tony about the 'Avengers Initiative'. And that's how the MCU all got started.