This is how a superhero film should be done.

Rating: Null/10 (29 December 2018)

There is a reason Iron Man was such a massive hit and relaunched Downey Jr. career. This is an amazingly entertaining film and the pacing and special effects only add to its allure. When it comes to tone, Iron Man achieves something at which many of even its most celebrated predecessors have failed: it doesn't feel like a superhero movie. Instead, it's bigger and more inclusive. The superhero elements are present, so devotees will not feel slighted or duped, but Iron Man wants to be more than just a summer genre picture or an appetizer before the next exploit of a better-known icon. The movie justifies the hype and, in addition to standing solidly on its own, it is also a fantastic exercise in storytelling.