R. Downey Jr. made this movie & gives rise to possibly a fantastic franchise!

Rating: 9/10 (5 May 2008)

Robert Downey Jr. owns this movie and deserves full credit for its success. He is at his witty best, and delivers the best super-hero performance in cinema history as far as I'm concerned. I don't think any other actor could have pulled off the mix o...(read more)f humor and seriousness that made Iron Man's character so likable. Moreover, It was great to see Bridges in a negative role, and he pulled it off effortlessly.
As far as the story goes, it is well crafted and since it's an origin story it takes its time in a few parts ,and in the end sets up a sequel quite nicely. The effects and action are quite good, though people may have wanted more. I left the theater satisfied! Overall, a highly entertaining superhero movie thanks to the great performance by R.D. Jr. This is my second favorite superhero movie of all time after Batman Begins (Though I think Dark Knight will soon take the top spot). However as far as Marvel movies go, this one is by far the best (sorry spider-man, you promised more!). All comic movie fans will enjoy this one!