A very good movie, but it has its flaws

Rating: 5/10 (14 May 2013)

Iron Man 3 is a very enjoyable addition to the Marvel cinematic universe that ultimately falls short of the standard by The Avengers.
There are glaring plot holes, clichés, and underdeveloped characters, but there is a lot to like in Iron Man 3. Shane Black manages to inject his own style into the film, giving it a fresher feel. The dialogue is crackling and witty, and the performance from Robert Downey Jr is, as always, top notch.
Unfortunately, the fresh direction from Black cant overcome traditional superhero movie tropes, but that's expected from Marvel films. More glaring are the villain's muddled motives and Rebecca Hall's character who is basically a throwaway aside from the opening scene. Not only is Hall's character a throwaway, but so is the young boy that Stark comes Ito contact with about 1/3 through the film. That entire plot point felt unnecessary and more unrealistic than most points in the last two Iron Man films.
Overall, Iron Man Three is fun to watch if you want some action and a few laughs, but if you're looking for something like The Dark Knight, look elsewhere.