Great superhero film

Rating: 8/10 (20 August 2008)

While I'm not a huge fan of superhero movies, some of them prove to be worthwhile. "Iron Man" has plenty of moments that make it an enjoyable film to watch. The scenes toward the beginning feature Tony Stark (Robert Downey Jr., who plays his role well) building an iron superhero suit inside a cave to protect himself from his enemies who have captured him. These are some of the best scenes in the film, as it is fascinating to watch him build this suit from scratch. Toward the middle of the film, Stark tries to improve on his outfit, and watching his many failed attempts get somewhat boring after a while. The movie picks up with good action scenes toward the end. The final scene, without giving it away, is also brilliantly done. There are also plenty of good laughs as well. There are funny moments, such as Stark asking for a cheeseburger after returning home. It's well worth seeing, and I enjoy it even more each time I see it.. Stay after the credits for a final scene; this one is worth waiting for.
***1/2 out of ****