Iron Man: First Impressions (no spoilers)

By: MKLopez | in: Music |

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First a disclaimer: I’m usually very lenient to forgive problems in comic-based movies. I didn’t hate Daredevil or Ghost Rider, like some fans do, even though I recognize that they were weak films.

That said, I had a LOT of fun with this film! From the very first scenes there was a campy, almost cheerful tone in all the performances, like RDJ and the cast were playing some inside jokes that they knew the comic-loving audience would get. This is a funnier version of Tony Stark than in the books, and I liked it. It didn’t feel overdone or forced, it was very natural and believable, not only for Start but for all the characters, even the over-the-top villains.

The effects, as expected, were awesome, and the CGI sequences integrate very well with the real world. Think of the nice work that Transformers did with that and you’ll have an idea. All the versions of Iron suit look 100% real. I had to say that this is not the only point where the movie reminded me of Transformers: lots of fun, great action sequences, and just the right dose of humor… the perfect summer popcorn flick.

Iron Man

Also, I went to see it with a friend who has never read the books and doesn’t like “silly” superhero movies, and she had a total blast, even more than me. She was clapping and laughing and totally into the story, so I think that says volumes about it.

If I had to nitpick, I would say that there were many plot points that were never completely resolved -even though you may say that is a good thing since it opens many possibilities for the sequel. Also, the story suffers from the same weak points that many origin stories have to overcome, namely having to explain a lot of things and having some dialog scenes that seem that only were put in there to justify the whole story (but this one makes a far better job about explaining the origin than most CB movies).

Also, there is a little plot twist near the end of the movie that took me completely by surprise. I won’t reveal it, but my friend said that it almost ruined what would have been (for her) a perfect plot. I won’t go that far, but I’m going to say that there will be a lot of comic fans that will be pissed off by it. In my case, I’ll just that it left me wanting real bad to see the sequel already!

In the end, I give the movie a big thumbs up, not only because it lived up to my expectations, but it surpassed them! Ranking: 9 out of 5!

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Posted on April 30, 2008

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8 Responses to “Iron Man: First Impressions (no spoilers)”

Charbarred on April 30th, 2008 7:26 am

Thanks for sharing your thoughts with us Miguel. I know which movie I’m going to see this weekend

HMTKSteve on April 30th, 2008 8:06 am

I’ll still be seeing this one. It’s the only movie I’m looking forward to seeing this summer.

Charbarred on April 30th, 2008 8:16 am

What do you mean “still” be seeing it? This was a favorable review…hell, it got 9 out 5…

okcutie on April 30th, 2008 11:41 am

Looks like it might be a really good movie, I don’t go to the movies. So I will have to wait till it comes out online or DVD. Thanks for sharing