My Movie Review: Iron Man 2

My Movie Review: Iron Man 2

2/5

Opening Statement: The continuing saga of Marvel comics, and the formation of the eagerly awaited Avengers, continues with Iron Man 2, this story takes place almost directly after the first one where Tony Stark and his ego get him into some trouble with a mad russian scientist. Meanwhile Stark Industries is plummeting due to Starks alcohol abuse, secretly he is sad that he might be dying.

What's Good: The main thing I liked about this movie is the fact that they are actually doing it. They are actually bringing all the Marvel superheroes together. We see small hints of things to come throughout the film and I found that interesting. This movie, like the first Iron Man has some amazing futuristic effects. Thats all entertaining, I love how Marvel is gradually building a world for itself. Also you got an all-star cast here with Downey, Cheadle, Rockwell, Roruke, Paltrow and Johannson. They all are great actors whatever they are in.

What's Bad: Unfortunately the bad outweigh's the good. Remember the dramatic depth of the first Iron Man, remember the interesting conflict and entertaining prolonged fight sequences? Everything you loved about the first Iron Man disappears in its wanna-be entertaining sequel. A lot like Tony Stark the film itself has an ego, you can bluntly tell the filmmakers got cocky and didn't bother developing a legit screenplay. It's all bland, none of the action ever "wow"'s you the story of Starks self-destructive behavior doesn't have you showing any sympathy. The action sequences is what really killed it for me, you can have an action movie with a bad storyline, that is fine, but when you butcher the action, the film becomes pointless. Unlike Clash of the Titans this film was a necessity for Marvel to push forward, I wish they were more concerned with making good movies then rushing their series though. Don Cheadle becomes a second Iron Man toward the end, I love Cheadle to death as an actor, but he is not cut out for the superhero game. What makes Stark so special as Iron Man when there is another Iron Man running around now? How come this storyline seems to have its head on straight but we don't care about any of the characters? Iron Man 2 lacks emotion, and lacks the action the first one supplied. Not just comparing it to the first one, but to all action films in general, all comic book films. Iron Man 2 fails on many levels.

Consensus: For Marvel or superhero fans this movie is a necessity for the continuing story of Iron Man and the Avengers. However it will disappoint them as well. As far as summer action flicks go, it is better than Clash of the Titans but no where near close to the amazingness of Kick-Ass.

OTHER MOVIES MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE

Iron Man 4/5

Clash of the Titans 2.5/5

Kick-Ass 5/5