Fast paced action, decent story, good fun

Rating: 8/10 (5 May 2008)

When the brain behind a weapons manufacturer has his eyes opened he decides to tip the scale and turn his brain to work for a better cause. A move that is questioned by some and blatantly disliked by others. But, all in all, a move he makes for himself and that makes him a better man, an iron man.
Any film based on a comic strip is dangerous. Some work out really well, but the most of them are bland and clearly very short stories smeared out over a long film that are therefore eye candy without anything else. This one is one that falls in the first group though. There's enough time to get to know the main character, to understand his reasoning and come to terms with his changes. There's also more than enough time to watch him fight it out with his new found friends and enemies. And there's enough time for eye candy.
I love this film. It's what spring/summer action is all about. Not too rich on the brain power but very decent fast paced action, a fun story, and very nice imagery. Action starts pretty early in the film but not before letting the audience learn to know the main characters. The hero is a superhero, but not one without some frailty. All in all, the good stuff.
8 out of 10 successful comic book conversions.