Better than Spider-Man

Rating: 10/10 (10 May 2008)

Sorry, Spidey fans, but it looks like your hero's time as the most popular comic book movie character is up. Now Iron Man's reign has just begun.
When i heard that Iron Man was getting his own movie about 2 years ago, i was expecting just the average action film since that's basically what this character looks like, just a tough guy in a suit of armor. However when i saw the movie, i saw Tony Stark's true nature, and he isn't a tough guy at all, he's a wisecracking billionaire weapons inventor, who at first is oblivious to the damage he helps to cause in the world by making these dangerous weapons. After a while he makes a nearly unstoppable suit he vows to correct the damage he did and make sure it doesn't happen again.
What really got me was both the action and the humor, which is rarely something that any action film succeeds at. The script is really funny and smart and the special effects really make the action stand out. The film also has a deeper storyline than any of the comic book movies, because of this you're not really gonna see Tony with the suit on a lot, but that's more than OK, because its one of the reasons why Iron Man is so unique.
Robert Downey Jr. gives the performance of his career because he basically IS Tony Stark! He looks exactly like him in the comics and both their personality's are the same, there definitely isn't a better actor out there that could've been a better choice. This movie should solidify his position as a superstar. I highly recommend this instant classic for everyone, even if you've never heard of the comic book or even if you hate comic books.
Just watch it and be amazed....