I know Robert Downey Jr. has loads of talent but this boffo action extravaganza didn't tax his abilities too far. Jeff Bridges worked harder. No worries though, it all worked.
Weapons maker Tony Stark gets overconfident and thinks he rules the world when he finds himself captured by some non descript middle east terrorist group. Being a genius he naturally escapes by building himself first an energy generator, then an iron rocket powered suit. He enlists the assistance of a fellow captive medical doctor.
I felt the story and Downey's acting could have been better. With typical sexist comic book rules, his trusty personal assistant stands around and looks pretty. Oh she gets to scream at appropriate moments to towering effect, but Gwyneth Paltrow could have done this role in her sleep. Maybe she did. As long suffering Pepper Potts, of COURSE she's in love with her boss. Eyeroll.
Yes, this is a good film anyway. I liked the action and contrast between the character at the start of the film and how he began to modify his life by the end. Definately a good pop corn action flick. Check out Bandon, Coquille, Myrtle Point and SWOCC for copies of this wiz bang DVD.
IMDB: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0371746/
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