This is why we go to the movies!!!

Rating: 10/10 (15 June 2008)

I saw this with a group of my friends, none of whom even like comic book movies. I knew that I would love this movie, whether anyone else did or not. Imagine my shock when every one of my friends said they loved it. This must mean something.
The movie is based on the Marvel Comic about billionaire industrialist and playboy Tony Stark. Stark is captured by terrorists in Afghanistan and builds an armor suit to escape. Once back in America, Stark builds an updated version of his armor to take care of things here at home.
I was a little worried when I heard the guy who directed Elf was going to be directing the movie, but after I saw it, I thought it was very well done. It was well cast with Robert Downey, Jr. as Tony Stark, Gwyneth Paltrow as Tony's secretary, Pepper Potts, Terrence Howard as Tony's friend, Jim Rhodes and Jeff Bridges as Tony's rival and former partner, Obadiah Stane. The storytelling was great, it was a perfect balance of action, comedy, sci-fi, drama and a little bit of romance. And there was hardly a dull moment throughout the entire movie.
Needless to say, the armor was my favorite part of the movie. Not just the red-and-gold armor, but each phase of Stark's armor. I especially loved the clunky, steel can Stark builds in the Middle East. Although not as stylish as the red-and-gold armor, it still looked cool and seriously kicked some butt. And when Jeff Bridges came out in his Iron Monger armor, Oh my gosh! I was like a little kid in a candy store. That was freaking' awesome!
Summer has officially started with a bang!
Whether you like comic movies, or you love action movies, this one delivers. Go see it!