2008.04.30
Iron Man Rocks
I just got back from seeing Iron Man tonight with a bunch of friends from work. Aside from some pacing issues, this movie rocked. Robert Downey Jr. nailed Tony Stark, rich playboy tinkerer (I would love to travel with him on his private plane!) but the most impressive actor was Jeff Bridges playing Obadiah Stane. I didn’t even know it was him until the credits rolled. The effects were spot on and though it left some lose ends I feel quite certain we’ll be seeing another Iron Man movie.
No Marvel-based movie would be complete without Stan Lee in a cameo role. He appeared as a hot dog vendor in X-Men, a security guard in Ang Lee’s Hulk, and in a couple of the Spider Man movies. In this one he appears as a playboy. The ultimate playboy: Hugh Hefner!
Even if you aren’t a fan of the comic book (and, honestly, I’m not) this was a lot of fun. I’d venture to say it’s even better if you have no knowledge of the comic, which in my book means they (the writer and director) did a brilliant job. Summer movie season kicks off with a blast with Iron Man. I’d even go see this one again!
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2 Responses to “Iron Man Rocks”
- smokingmole says (May 1st, 2008 at 02:11:11 )
what about the other ultimate playboy: http://www.sharenow.com/base/content/8293/
- douglas says (May 1st, 2008 at 07:57:34 )
Well, I have to admit I’ve never heard of the “Other Playboy”… Judging by the video at the link I’d guess he’s not exactly defined by the word “ultimate”, either!
