I had some mild interest in this film. I love a good superhero film but lately they are either hit or miss. Following along the lines of The Hulk from a few years ago, this film focuses more on the back story of the character and bringing him full circle.
I like the idea but Tony Stark is a rather boring guy and Downey portrays him in such a way that I became annoyed by how over the top it was. Rest of the cast is alright but Jeff bridges steals the film.
My real problem is how slow the movie is. Yeah, it opens with a bang and all but we saw that in the preview and really the entire first hour or so can be gathered from the previews. The film lacks action and the big finale is a little luke warm and not as entertaining as it should have been.
This is the first film of 2008 that requires you to stay after the credits to see a scene that sets up the sequel in a big way. I can't fully recommend the film but it's a decent effort and a some what decent start of the summer blockbusters.
Entertainment Value - 3/5
Movie - 3/5
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