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Thursday, May 13, 2010

Iron Man 2

Okay, I have been reading a lot of the reviews from both critics and movie-goers alike. Seems like most people agree with my thoughts on the movie. It wasn't near as good as the first one and the end fight scene with "the main villain" was over way to quick. Some have made the argument that the demons of Tony Stark were the real villains... please. This is a comic book movie, based on a comic book and not some overly-dramatic Hollywood drama with daddy issues and a lack of self esteem starring strung out, washed up, has-been actors. There is a hero (or heroes) and a villain (or villains), and the good guys win in the end (most of the time).

I thought the special effects and acting were great. The story was pretty good, but overall I felt that the whole thing was very rushed. I hope that when Iron Man 3 comes out, these issues will have been resolved.

Is Iron Man 2 worth seeing in the theater. Most definitely, at least once.
Posted by Jeremy English at 10:30 AM

1 comment:

  1. Alex Getts — Art & IllustrationMay 14, 2010 at 7:00 AM

    I feel the same way about it. I think, for Tony's "demons" to be the "real villain," he would have ended up a chronic alcoholic by the end of the film with Rhodey taking over as Iron Man, leading to Tony's triumphant return in Iron Man 3. As it was, Vanko was the real villain, and he WAS taken out too quickly.

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