The Antipodean

OK, time for people to talk about the movie and not just advance info, so let's have a new thread!

Countdown T-minus one week to one of my most anticipated summer movies -- any word yet?

Right now with just a handful of reviews it's at 83% on Rotten Tomatoes, not too bad!

RyoHazuki

I love review threads a week early that get filled up with posts that aren't reviews.

In fact I love them so much I think i'll post.


Can't wait for Ironman!!!

Goldberg74

I AM waiting for IRONMAN!

Jason

I loved it. It was better than Catwoman. I'm going to see it again and again.

Deftones

Dark Horizons had a pretty positive, spoiler-less review.

Giantrobo

Overall, the writing for "Iron Man" just wasn't sharp or incisive enough, and the characters just aren't all that likable. Robert Downey Jr. and Terrence Howard just aren't quite able to sustain a cinematic spark between 2 unlikely people put together through Metallurgy. The conclusion was telegraphed early, and never found its action rhythm (because it couldn't decide what was the right tone for the film, and it really languished in the middle act, and limps to a finish).

This isn't to say there aren't some funny lines and moments, there are, but they were few and far between.

I must also add that that marketing totally downplayed the appearances of Jeff Bridges and Gweneth Paltrow, and I understood why after seeing the film.

I give it 2 stars, or a grade of C.

Ranger

I thought there'd be screen reviews this week.

PopcornTreeCt

So Paltrow is in it? Because I've been having this argument with friends and imdb doesn't state she's in it. Hmm...

Supermallet

Paltrow is definitely in it. The movie was fun, a good way to kick off the summer. I think ultimately Jon Favreau was not a good choice for director, as he simply doesn't have a firm enough grasp of action. In particular:


Robert Downey Jr. Was great, though.

LivingINClip

I've got tickets to a 8:00 May 1st showing, so will get back here with a review then. From what I read, the movie is somewhat a disappointment.

OldBoy

Roeper and Michael Phillips gave it two enthusiastic recommends.

B5Erik

Let's remember what this is - it's a Summer Superhero movie. Citizen Kane this is not. Nor is it meant to be.

If it's at the level of the Daredevil Director's Cut I'll be VERY happy. I don't expect a Spider Man 2 or X2 or Batman Begins with this one - but I expect it to be a little better than the Fantastic Four movies or Hulk. (And a hell of a lot better than Batman and Robin.)

PopcornTreeCt

I was hoping for it to be the best Marvel movie not including X-Men or Spider-Man. You know better than Fantastic Four, Ghost Rider, Daredevil, Punisher, Hulk, etc.

Shannon Nutt

But they also mentioned they weren't sure how the movie was going to "play" given that (and I haven't seen it, so I don't know how accurate this is) much of it is character driven and we don't see the final Iron Man outfit until the second half of the movie.

Brack

that's silly, considering that's in line with the origin stories for Superman, Batman (Begins), and Spider-Man.

Supermallet

The film has plenty of entertainment value, and people should be used to origin stories taking a little while to rev up by this point.

A-aron

just a yes/no question ... do any other heroes appear? please spoiler answer

Supermallet

Damed

82% based on 11 reviews at RT

http://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/iron_man/

d2cheer

I would be interested to know what you "read"...
Nice to know you don't have preconceived notions about it...


This movie will be critic proof, good or bad, the buzz is really high on this one.

OldBoy

i'd see anything RDJ is in. i just think he is one of the most versatile, likable actors in the biz right now. from "Back To School" to "Wonder Boys" to "Kiss Kiss Bang Bang" to "Iron Man", i just really like him.

did anyone know he plays Tony Stark in "The Incredible Hulk" as well?

An4h0ny

they better be setting up The Avengers movie...

viggo can play Thor

let's get this ball rolling

LivingINClip

Don't get me wrong, I am excited for it, as I friggin' love all things comic related, I'm just saying I've read reviews that have complained about the pacing and action.

d2cheer

That is true about the first movie usually, because we "have" to get the orgin story.

Just once it would be cool if they did it in a flashback, short and sweet then bring on the action!!

Damed

Up to 89% based on 18 reviews, now.

Looking really good.