short and simple

Rating: 7/10 (14 May 2013)

okay, I gotta admit that I'm a big comic and Marvel fan and I loved IM and kinda loathe IM2. IM3 was a really good conclusion to a story that told us who Tony Stark is and what IM means to him and why he is what he is.
I see that many are concerned that the movie does not follow the comic book story lines, but that shouldn't weight in. a movie tries to stand alone. to be self contained and understandable, even for people not familiar with the franchise.
I'd say the movie did a great job there. it's easy to follow, has a nice twist (but only if you followed the hype :P and that is not always good). and keeps you interested in the rather short journey.
it's nowhere near perfect. it's a popcorn, eye candy movie. the acting is ranging from average to good (Kingsley and RDJ stand out here, Cheadle really has nothing to do, and Pierce once more shows that he his very versatile)
don't go overboard. Marvel plays it safe by the audience and risky towards the nerd fan herd (me included). but I rather see a ballsy move a'la Mandarin then the repetition of story lines from comic books.
take a beer (or maybe two or three and a pee break) and some friends and enjoy the show.
and don't worry, he'll be back for Avengers. it's comic books, everything's possible ;)