Iron Man Still Soars! Just not quite as high

Iron Man Still Soars! Just not quite as high

Review of Iron Man 2. The great, the good, the bad, and the ugly.

Review Opinion
By 12almonds - May 17, 2010 04:05 PM EST
Filed Under: Iron Man 2

I just saw Iron Man 2. I think it was a solid sequel, but not a great one. But that's still pretty good, when one considers the history of awful Hollywood sequels (Star Trek V, Jaws IV, Rocky IV, Crystal Skulls, etc.)

There's a few problems with the movie: (1)There's not much tension or suspense, I was never on the edge of my seat.(2) The snarky back and forth between Stark and Potts is a little old. (3) Rourke doesn't make a good bad guy--not because he isn't a good actor, but because we like him, which is probably why there isn't much tension. Hopefully Mandarin will be someone we feel comfortable hating! (4) The drone robots aren't that menacing. They're basically like stormtroopers, minor nuisances, predictable losers. (5) As many people have noted, the fight scene with Whiplash, Iron Man, and War Machine is way too quick (again, lack of tension and suspense).

There's also a lot of stuff that's good in the movie: (1) I think Cheadle does a good job, considering he's replacing someone everyone liked in the first movie. (2) Black Widow's fight scene was pretty damn good. (3) Justin Hammer is funny, but not to the point of detracting from the movie. (4) I think Samuel L. Jackson did a very good job, considering his character is, to this point, undeveloped. (5) Thor's hammer at the end. Wow, I just hope Thor is a gritty, dark movie, without too much cornball. If Branaugh and Hemsworth pull Thor off, they'll be my fav director and actor of all time!

All in all, Iron Man 2 is a fun ride and a worthy sequel. Could have been a bit better, but the first Iron Man was just soooo damn good, I don't blame them for not being able to top it.

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Scholes60
Scholes60 - 5/18/2010, 1:59 AM
IM2 was certainly okay but not as goosd as the first IM1.

The appearance of Thors hammer in the ending credits was neat.

I believe Thor will do well. Anthony Hopkins I think will do well a Odin and I feel Hemsworth wil also do well.

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LEEE777
LEEE777 - 5/18/2010, 11:04 AM
SLJ done a good job??? WTF lol?

But your right, IRON MAN 2 should have been better!
StrangerX
StrangerX - 5/18/2010, 11:04 AM
IM2 had its ups n downs. IMO. I loved Rourkes performance and Rockwells. Jacksons seemed a lil much with, and I honestly think we could have went the whole film without Black Widow. I wasn't impressed really with the fight scenes, but it was decent
psudavid91
psudavid91 - 5/18/2010, 1:43 PM
It really came across as a vehicle for what follows with Capt America, Thor, and the Avengers...there was nothing of real consequence, but plenty of easter eggs. I expect Capt America will have a completely different tone...at least for the portion set in WWII....I can't envision Branagh really doing schtick, so I think Thor should rock. I disagree with the comment about Rourke not making a good villain. Those fingernails are fugly, and he didn't come across as likable at all. What more can you ask for in your bad guys?
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