Iron Man II (No Spoilers here)
As sequels go, IM2 really delivered for me. This can be directly attributed to the return of the director and most of the cast, one replacement and three notable additions.
Cast - It's difficult to ignore the talent level Marvel Studios has pooled into this franchise. The performances are top notch. Cheadle is more than adequate in Howard's shoes, adding to the "buddy" feel of the relationship. All the chemistries were in sync, Downey Jr. is good with everyone. Rourke, Rockwell and Johannson all pull their weight.
Plot - While I miss the impact of the "newness," these characters have a lot to say and they get the job done. Ultimately the protagonist's challenges balance out, reminding me in Stark's world of corporate plight is as real as the physical and internal struggles he faces. Make no mistake...this film is no Dark Knight. The comedic moments make up most of the finest exchanges and are delivered flawlessly. For the younger audience the pace may lag around the half-way point but there was no "filler," the script was very tight.
Have fun with Iron Man II. It's one more stone in the monument Marvel is building as they bring their Mightiest Heroes to life.
3 out of 4 stars
The movie mommy humbly thanks the Movie Sith for his review. The Lord of Comics and Master of Artistic Novelty is welcome to review on this blog anytime!
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