It's about time they made an Iron Man movie

Rating: 7/10 (1 May 2008)

(Synopsis) Tony Stark (Robert Downey Jr.) is the CEO of Stark Industries which produces advance weapon systems for the U.S. military. Tony's father started the company after WWII, and after his death Tony inherited the company, worth billions. Tony lives the life as a hard drinking, rich playboy ladies man, but he is also a genius who has invented many high-tech items for the company. Tony flies to Afghanistan to demonstrate a new weapons test to the army. On his way back to his plane, his convoy is attacked by terrorists, and Tony is wounded by a Stark Industries missile. Tony is captured and held hostage in a cave with Raza (Faran Tahir), a doctor who saves his life. The terrorists force Tony and Raza to reproduce the new destructive Jericho missile Tony was demonstrating from parts of other weapons. Instead, Tony decides to build a suit of armor with Raza's help. The suit gives Tony the strength and protection to be able to escape the terrorists. Back in America, Tony builds a better suit of armor which gives him superhuman strength with the ability to fly. With the help of his personal assistant Pepper Potts (Gwyneth Paltrow) and Jim Rhodes (Terrence Howard), Tony vows to protect the world as Iron Man.
(My Comment) After 40 years, this is the first movie based on Marvel's comic book superhero, Iron Man. The special effects in this move were fantastic, and I wanted more. Robert Downey Jr. is terrific as Tony Stark, as he shows his charm and wit in every situation he encounters. Robert has some of the same traits as Tony, making him a perfect fit for the character. Robert is able to make you believe that he actually changes from an egocentric person into a humanitarian. Jeff Bridges does a convincing job in his part as the power-hungry villain. Gwyneth Paltrow is just charming as Pepper. The movie has action, comedy, and even some drama. The storyline was a little slow for the first hour, but that was because it is showing the birth of a new superhero. Once Iron Man goes into action, it is all good from there on. This movie has sequel written all over it. The next movie can begin with Iron Man saving the world. (Paramount Pictures, Run Time 2:06, Rated PG-13)(7/10)