Iron Man is Pure Gold *several spoilers*

Rating: 10/10 (4 May 2008)

Who would have known that Iron Man would be such a hit commercially and critically? This is not just a great movie, it's a milestone for the legacy of Marvel. The film brilliantly blends action, special effects, a top-notch cast, and smart dialogue all in a two-hour film.
Robert Downey Jr. gives a very charismatic and energetic performance as Tony Stark/ Iron Man. Even though Iron Man is heavily computer generated, Robert Downey Jr. somehow manages to stay at the forefront of all the explosions and CGI. For once the CGI does not overwhelm or disintegrate the story or characterization. Terrence Howard, Gweneth Paltrow, and Jeff bridges are also equally impressive.
The story begins with Tony Stark billionaire, playboy, inventor, and superhero. While traveling in Afghanistan he gets captured by terrorists who want him to build one of his own missiles. He has shrapnel caught in his chest from an explosion and he needs an electromagnet to keep him from dying. On his life mission to end war and violence he strives to build unbeatable weapons. He soon creates an early metal suit and breaks free of his captors. Back home he wants to get rid of missiles and other nuclear weapons to try a new approach. He builds himself the famous Iron Man suit and then the story kicks into high gear. Little does he know that some of his friends oppose his new plans for world peace. Especially his top adviser Jeff Bridges who has other plans.
Iron Man is the perfect film to start off the summer season. It reminded me a lot about Robocop which dealt with a robotic human being who served justice, battled an internal conflict with himself, and saved the day with notoriety. GO SEE IT!!!