Deserves a lot more recognition

Rating: 9/10 (18 September 2009)

'Iron Man' is a very pleasant surprise. A brilliant, smooth story, witty dialogue and great effects make this a solid addition to the action-hero genre. The story takes a while to get to the meat of it, and there is not as much action as one would think, but I can honestly say I was completely entertained from start to finish. The dialogue is fresh and new and I don't recall any expository dialogue. Robert Downey Jr. plays Tony Stark likably with spark. The overall tone of the movie manages to combine sophistication with fun, something that many films die trying to accomplish. (*COUGH* 'stormbreaker' *COUGH* ) In fact, 'Iron Man' is so stylish and mature that it's a surprise it's in the 'Transformers' line at all. Highly recommended.