Great entertainment but shouldn't be Iron Man 3

Rating: 7/10 (30 April 2013)

Keeping it short and sweet, 'Iron Man 3' does not live up to the standard the first two Marvel creations paved over the last five years. John Favreau's replacement director, Shane Black took the reigns on the third installment and Marvel clearly provided him freedom within its creation. While the action holds up, fun choreography blended with Tony's new tech there are some major plot holes. Over the years Stark's suits (MK 7-8) have endured encounters with: Thor the God of Thunder, Ivan Vanko's reigns of lightning...oh and a trip through a worm hole whilst battling the alien race, Chtauri. These old suit model types are outdated and yet his MK 47 in IM3 cannot withstand the heat from Guy Pearce's poorly explained fire-henchman. This, I just cannot understand.
For me this was a disappointing end to the Stark/Iron Man legacy. Favreau should have held the torch til the end. This movie will receive some very varied reviews, no doubt. Hell, I'll watch it again just for the entertainment and good chuckles.
6/10.