Iron Man

[Whyruss]

Well I liked the first hour. There are enough movies out there which are trying to divert the audience with endless stupid action scenes (like in Transformers - which is (even with RE3) one of the worst films I've ever seen). So some background on the characters and the story makes a film better IMO.

[Joe Nazzaro]

I sort of agree, the first act could have been tightened up by five or ten minutes, but it didn't bother me that much. The problem with an 'origin' story is that you're setting up the characters, situations, conflicts and even the time period the story is set in. That being said, I'm not sure the terrorists needed as much screen time, as they're basically a means to an end (Stark building the first suit) but I guess if you had shortened that act, it might have trivialized the villains and made them cartoon-like. Mind you, the original comic book told the origin story in 13 pages, so any version would seem lengthly in comparison.

[OmahaStar]

I saw it with a large group on Saturday morning. Ugh. That's right, ugh.

The first hour draaaaaaagggggged. Nothing happen, just set-up, set-up, set-up, with nothing substantial happening at all, just crap in a desert. Big flippin deal.

The second hour was better, and it got better as it progressed, the last 20 minutes or so was pretty good.

Had they chopped off the first hour, I would have enjoyed myself. As it was, I couldn't, it was just so awful.

I did stay for the scene at the end, and that was worth it.

I heard several people say they would rent or buy the dvd and fast-forward through the crap at the beginning so they could get to the "good stuff".

[Joe Nazzaro]

Maybe more than sequels. A report just released by Google Money I think, previewed Marvel Picture's plans for the next few years, which include Thor, America and Iron Man 2, all leading into an Avengers film. If they can pull it off, it could be very cool indeed.

I'd be very interested to see what kind of villain they come up with for the sequel. I'm not all that sure they could use the Mandarin, the most politially incorrect Marvel villain ever, with the possible exception of Fu Manchu.

[Doom Shepherd]

Yes. Stay to the end. It's the ultimate in goodness.

I liked the film, and my wife loved it. (She loves Downey Jr.) I think it had just the right mix of drama, action, comedy, and even a little social message. And, of course, set-ups for sequel.

[Joe Nazzaro]

Just got back from a morning screening; I thought the film was fantastic. And I know it's already been mentioned, but stay until the VERY END of the credits.

[SmileOfTheShadow]

I'm glad to hear you like it, I've had pretty low expectations for it after most of the marvel movies: Hulk, FF, Daredevil...etc. And I haven't actually beeeen to a movie in a long time, so this is exciting.

[WorkerCaste]

Iron Man was one of my favorites oh so many years ago I would really like to get to the theatres and see it before it's gone. Right now, things don't look so good for that, though. Ah, well.

[glindros]

I can't see it till Saturday, but I've read some great reviews of it so far.

I am really looking forward to this film.

[Joe Nazzaro]

I'm off to see it this morning before the lines build up later today. Really looking forward to it.

[vakie]

They really nailed this one. Robert Downey Jr. and all of the cast was great, one of the best scripts for a superhero movie and the special effects were outstanding.

Stay after the end credits for a bonus scene...