You know you should expect a different kind of superhero when you cast Robert Downey Jr. as the lead role. That being said, Iron Man is different in good ways. Expertly updated from Marvel Comics longstanding comic series, Iron Man puts billionaire industrialist Tony Stark in the path of some Middle Eastern terrorists; in a brilliantly paced section, Stark invents an indestructible suit that allows him to escape. If the rest of the movie never quit hits that precise rhythm again, it nonetheless offers plenty of pleasure, as the renewed Stark swears off his past as a weapons manufacturer, develops his new Iron Man suit, and puzzles both his business partner and executive assistant (Gwyneth Paltrow).
Director Jon Favreau geeks out in fun ways with the hardware, but never lets it overpower the movie, and there's always a goofy one-liner or a slapstick pratfall around to break the tension. As for Downey, he doesn't get to jitterbug around too much in his improv way, but he brings enough of his unpredictable personality to keep the movie fresh. For all you die hard Marvel fans: even if you know the Stan Lee cameo role is coming, you won't be able to guess it until you see it on the screen. It all builds to a impressive final scene, with a closing line delivery by Robert Downey that just feels totally right.
Conclusion: Iron Man was is one of the best reviewed films of the year. The Visual Effects are amazing, Robert Downey Jr. is very good as Iron Man, the cast is excellent in this first film financed by Marvel Studios.
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