Well, my Cinefishies, it seems like the blockbuster season is soon upon us, as films vie for box office supremacy. First out of the box this year is IRON MAN, directed by JON FAVREAU and starring ROBERT DOWNEY JR. and GWYNETH PALTROW, and this time the special guest villain is played by MICKEY ROURKE.
Now, when the first IRON MAN, opened, it caught alot of people off-guard and made a ton of moolah. This time they have lavished more time and money and upped the spfx, but is it any good?
Well, I have to say that personally, I enjoyed it. Now, mind you, it was not as good as part 1 (now class, join me in counting the sequels that were better than the original: GODFATHER PART2 (the only sequel to ever win best picture), ALIENS, SUPERMAN PART 2,LETHAL WEAPON PART 2, - I think that's about it).
Filmmakers, always think that bigger is better when it comes to sequels and that is not necessarily true. This film which is granted a little bloated and sure takes its own sweet time, until it gets going, gets by on the charm of DOWNEY and PALTROW. Their verbal sparring is very enjoyable and adds to the films enjoyment.
ROURKE, is definitely a formidable foe and all in all its a fun popcorn film - go see it.
Until next time...
T.T.F.N.
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