A FAVOR IS THE FOG WHICH ECLIPSES THE TRIUMPH

Rating: 8/10 (28 August 2018)

The first 25 minutes of the film sets it up for the action. We return to 1999 when Tony Stark (Robert Downey Jr.) ignores Aldrich Killian (Guy Pearce) a young genius in order to spend time with a conquest (Rebecca Hall). Years later a terrorist called Mandarin (Ben Kinsley) appears on TV. Meanwhile Tony is working on a device to call his suit to him. Stark comes under attack as the subplots collide.
On the scale of films I rate this above the second feature, but below the first one and "The Avengers." In this movie there are references to the Avengers, or "super friends" and the worm hole, but they don't play a role. There were lines in this film written for us older guys such as "You like that West World?" something even the hip youngsters might miss. Iron Man is aided by Don Cheadle and a kid from Tennessee (Ty Simpkins). I was also glad to see Gwyneth Paltrow's role expanded.
A good one to see on the big screen and a must addition to my Avengers collection.
Parental Guide: No f-bombs, sex, or nudity.