A Great Start to Phase Two

Rating: 7/10 (20 April 2014)

Stark's experiences during the alien invasion of New York are giving him panic attacks. Restless, he has built several dozen Iron Man suits, creating friction with his girlfriend Pepper Potts. Meanwhile, a string of bombings by a terrorist known only as the Mandarin has left intelligence agencies bewildered by a lack of forensic evidence.
Todd McCarthy wrote, "After nearly crashing and burning on his last solo flight in 2010, Iron Man returns refreshed and ready for action in this spirited third installment... that benefits immeasurably from the irreverent quicksilver humor of co-writer and director Shane Black." This is spot on. Black brings a sensibility to the table that is perfect for Tony Stark, and recalls the days when Black was writing witty banter for Mel Gibson in "Lethal Weapon".