Robert Downey Jr. is Iron Man

Rating: 7/10 (8 July 2011)

Okay, it's a super hero comic book turned movie, so to suspend your disbelieve is a requirement rather than a suggestion. Still, on my third viewing I couldn't ignore the plot holes any longer. I stopped counting after half an hour when it felt that EVERY scene led to a new question mark in my mind (the miracle of Tony Stark who seems to be an iron man even without the suit is just one). And still I love this movie. It's fun, it has the typical super hero mentality (and I loved the comic books), it's flashy and gaudy, has good pacing, a soundtrack that appeals to me, and... it has Robert Downey Jr. The best 3 seconds of the movie are when, during the first test-flight, he has a near miss with the freeway and laughs out in glee. Tony Stark is a crazy fearless genius who celebrates challenge - and life. After Downey's performance, I can't imagine anyone else playing that role. So, suspend your disbelieve on all levels, and enjoy RDJ!