Believe the hype..., "Iron Man" is an excellent start to the summer.

Rating: 8/10 (1 May 2008)

With this film, Marvel's little known comic book superhero is immortalized. The film is big, spectacular, fun, grandiose... in every sense.
Robert Downey Jr is terrific as Stark as he shows charm, wit, brains and brawn. His lines are spot on and he brings seems to make Stark into his own, as they have similar traits, making him blend well into his character and making it likable. Jeff Bridges does a convincing Job as the villain. Terrence Howard is okay as Stark's Air Defense pal, and it's nice to see Gwyneth Paltrow in a major film after a long absence, she is simply adorable in this film.
The special effects are nicely handled and realistic, and it shows the film's $150 million budget. To quote a fellow reviewer, it's nice to see the use of CGI to the fullest and utmost extent, especially the construction of the suit. The action sequences are handled nicely thus provide excellent eye candy, making them exhilarating. Kudos to director Jon Favreau for really keeping his promise.
Great lines, great actors, excellent action scenes and special effects, this movie has the ingredients of a popcorn masterpiece. See it with a bunch of friends, who knows, I'll maybe see it again. This is an excellent way to start the summer, and also the best superhero film since 2005's "Batman Begins", and that's saying something.
Entertainment value: 10/10
Overall value: 8.9/10
Delton