Iron Man 2 (2010)
By: Jon Favreau (director), Justin Theroux (screenplay), Stan Lee, Don Heck, Larry Lieber, Jack Kirby (comics)
Starring: Robert Downey Jr., Don Cheadle, Gwyneth Paltrow, Scarlett Johansson, Sam Rockwell, Mickey Rourke, Samuel L. Jackson, Jon Favreau
Billionaire Tony Stark must contend with deadly issues involving the government, his own friends, as well as new enemies due to his superhero alter ego Iron Man.
Here’s the thing: My intense attachment to the Iron Man film franchise makes it difficult for me to be objective about it. Watching the latest installment was an exercise in fannish glee for me, but I don’t want to assume it would be that way for everyone. Here is what I do know, however: Iron Man 2 is a very solid follow-up to what I personally believe is one of the best (If not the best) superhero movies ever made. It is fun, funny and exciting, as well as chock full of details that fans like me will love. It is unabashed in paying fanservice, and I love that. It doesn’t try to be any deeper or more important than it is, and it doesn’t beat you over the head with morality. It’s just good entertainment, and if you enjoy the genre, you will enjoy it.
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