Comments on: Iron Man (2008) http://www.chokingonpopcorn.com/popcorn/2008/05/iron-man-2008/ Sweet & Salty Movie Reviews! Tue, 03 May 2011 10:57:36 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 By: jezz http://www.chokingonpopcorn.com/popcorn/2008/05/iron-man-2008/comment-page-1/#comment-82768 jezz Sat, 21 Jun 2008 18:51:43 +0000 http://www.chokingonpopcorn.com/popcorn/?p=1651#comment-82768 I love robert downey is beautiful I love robert downey
is beautiful

]]> By: Jose http://www.chokingonpopcorn.com/popcorn/2008/05/iron-man-2008/comment-page-1/#comment-82738 Jose Sun, 08 Jun 2008 01:07:46 +0000 http://www.chokingonpopcorn.com/popcorn/?p=1651#comment-82738 Great movie. Better than the Spider-Man movies, but not better than the X-Men movies. I just think Bryan Singer set the golden standard when it comes to movies based on Marvel characters. Although this is perhaps the most promising franchise yet. The expectations for the Hulk as been raised. RATING8 Great movie. Better than the Spider-Man movies, but not better than the X-Men movies. I just think Bryan Singer set the golden standard when it comes to movies based on Marvel characters. Although this is perhaps the most promising franchise yet. The expectations for the Hulk as been raised.

rating: 8

]]> By: Darren Seeley http://www.chokingonpopcorn.com/popcorn/2008/05/iron-man-2008/comment-page-1/#comment-82693 Darren Seeley Wed, 14 May 2008 04:07:00 +0000 http://www.chokingonpopcorn.com/popcorn/?p=1651#comment-82693 I don't think I given away as much as you two think I have. But I will edit the review to put in a spoiler warning regarding the third act. Oh, and Hellboy isn't Marvel. That's Dark Horse. I don’t think I given away as much as you two think I have. But I will edit the review to put in a spoiler warning regarding the third act.

Oh, and Hellboy isn’t Marvel. That’s Dark Horse.

]]> By: Mariken http://www.chokingonpopcorn.com/popcorn/2008/05/iron-man-2008/comment-page-1/#comment-82691 Mariken Tue, 13 May 2008 13:53:10 +0000 http://www.chokingonpopcorn.com/popcorn/?p=1651#comment-82691 I agree with you that Iron Man is older than Robocop, I just meant that cinematically IM leans on RC, not just regarding to the plot bot also regarding the execution of that plot (including, but not limited to the shape of the feet of the 'replacement' creature that our hero has to fight and the problem that poses). However, I did not mind this as RC was a pretty good film to begin with, and IM has plenty of originality in the performances and direction. And I realise I am quite the coward for not mentioning this sooner, but I also agree about the spoiler warning. On my second read, I found that the review is giving away a lot of the plot. This is fine if you read it after having seen the movie (as I did), but will probably give away too much for somebody reading it before seeing the film. I agree with you that Iron Man is older than Robocop, I just meant that cinematically IM leans on RC, not just regarding to the plot bot also regarding the execution of that plot (including, but not limited to the shape of the feet of the ‘replacement’ creature that our hero has to fight and the problem that poses). However, I did not mind this as RC was a pretty good film to begin with, and IM has plenty of originality in the performances and direction.

And I realise I am quite the coward for not mentioning this sooner, but I also agree about the spoiler warning. On my second read, I found that the review is giving away a lot of the plot. This is fine if you read it after having seen the movie (as I did), but will probably give away too much for somebody reading it before seeing the film.

]]> By: paco http://www.chokingonpopcorn.com/popcorn/2008/05/iron-man-2008/comment-page-1/#comment-82689 paco Mon, 12 May 2008 00:05:48 +0000 http://www.chokingonpopcorn.com/popcorn/?p=1651#comment-82689 First off: you might want to put a SPOILERS warning at the beginning of your review. A problem I regularly have with your reviews. No offense. To take one misconception away: it is not Iron Man that leans on Robocop, as Iron Man is older than most people here (he first featured in the early '60). So if there is a kinship, it would be the other way around. This movie rocked and I enjoyed it thoroughly: Downey was nigh perfect, the suit and SFX were fantastic and even Paltrow was watchable (she did look good on those high heels). With the hint at the end of the credit (stay there) it gives a hint of what we will see more. Actually, almost all Marvel installments have followed the great cartoon versions that preceded them. So I expect to see a Captain America movie (The Rock maybe?) and one featuring Dr. Strange. With the new Hulk and Hellboy movies coming and later on a Wolverine spin-off, the Marvel universe is more and more firmly established. All this can then lead to the culmination of The Secret Wars. Wouldn't that be cool. RATING9 First off: you might want to put a SPOILERS warning at the beginning of your review. A problem I regularly have with your reviews. No offense.

To take one misconception away: it is not Iron Man that leans on Robocop, as Iron Man is older than most people here (he first featured in the early ’60). So if there is a kinship, it would be the other way around.

This movie rocked and I enjoyed it thoroughly: Downey was nigh perfect, the suit and SFX were fantastic and even Paltrow was watchable (she did look good on those high heels). With the hint at the end of the credit (stay there) it gives a hint of what we will see more. Actually, almost all Marvel installments have followed the great cartoon versions that preceded them. So I expect to see a Captain America movie (The Rock maybe?) and one featuring Dr. Strange. With the new Hulk and Hellboy movies coming and later on a Wolverine spin-off, the Marvel universe is more and more firmly established.

All this can then lead to the culmination of The Secret Wars. Wouldn’t that be cool.

rating: 9

]]> By: Mariken http://www.chokingonpopcorn.com/popcorn/2008/05/iron-man-2008/comment-page-1/#comment-82673 Mariken Wed, 07 May 2008 20:17:40 +0000 http://www.chokingonpopcorn.com/popcorn/?p=1651#comment-82673 The plot of Iron Man leans heavily on Robocop but that’s fine, really: better stolen well, than invented badly. And Robert Downey Jr. (still the most beautiful eyes in Hollywood) is utterly believable; as the cynical irresponsible playboy, as the (sometimes bumbling) tech-nerd, and as a reformed man (I suspect the parallels that can be drawn to his past are more than coincidental). The filmmakers should send Tom Cruise a thank you card for turning down the lead role. In his hands this film would undoubtedly have become a pompous, lumbering star-vehicle, whereas Downey hits the right notes every time. As do Jeff Bridges and Terence Howard for that matter. Only Gwyneth Paltrow was off sometimes. She was great as the confident, slightly flirty but always professional PA with a constant hint of irony in her voice. But when she had to go lovey-dovey I thought she was not always on the mark. And the bad-guys were a little too clichéd for my taste; I’m kind of done with the whole ‘evil Muslim who hardly ever washes’-theme. Having said all that, I had a ball watching this and can’t wait for the next installment. Here’s hoping Favreau will do an X-men; that way the second one will be even better than the first. The plot of Iron Man leans heavily on Robocop but that’s fine, really: better stolen well, than invented badly. And Robert Downey Jr. (still the most beautiful eyes in Hollywood) is utterly believable; as the cynical irresponsible playboy, as the (sometimes bumbling) tech-nerd, and as a reformed man (I suspect the parallels that can be drawn to his past are more than coincidental). The filmmakers should send Tom Cruise a thank you card for turning down the lead role. In his hands this film would undoubtedly have become a pompous, lumbering star-vehicle, whereas Downey hits the right notes every time. As do Jeff Bridges and Terence Howard for that matter. Only Gwyneth Paltrow was off sometimes. She was great as the confident, slightly flirty but always professional PA with a constant hint of irony in her voice. But when she had to go lovey-dovey I thought she was not always on the mark.
And the bad-guys were a little too clichéd for my taste; I’m kind of done with the whole ‘evil Muslim who hardly ever washes’-theme.
Having said all that, I had a ball watching this and can’t wait for the next installment. Here’s hoping Favreau will do an X-men; that way the second one will be even better than the first.

]]> By: marisa http://www.chokingonpopcorn.com/popcorn/2008/05/iron-man-2008/comment-page-1/#comment-82667 marisa Mon, 05 May 2008 16:17:28 +0000 http://www.chokingonpopcorn.com/popcorn/?p=1651#comment-82667 Lines down the block at my local theater last night to see this. I love Robert Downey, but i doubt this is my kind of film. Lines down the block at my local theater last night to see this. I love Robert Downey, but i doubt this is my kind of film.

]]> By: Denise http://www.chokingonpopcorn.com/popcorn/2008/05/iron-man-2008/comment-page-1/#comment-82664 Denise Mon, 05 May 2008 02:16:04 +0000 http://www.chokingonpopcorn.com/popcorn/?p=1651#comment-82664 I guess you can say that the Iron Standard has been set, by which the rest of this summer's impending action hero flicks will be measured by. Witty dialog more than makes up for the completely predictable plot and as you pointed out, there's a nicely done build up of the main character's motivation. Robert Downy Jr. oozes charm and is supported by a cast of highly competent actors. It's smart eye candy. I guess you can say that the Iron Standard has been set, by which the rest of this summer’s impending action hero flicks will be measured by.

Witty dialog more than makes up for the completely predictable plot and as you pointed out, there’s a nicely done build up of the main character’s motivation. Robert Downy Jr. oozes charm and is supported by a cast of highly competent actors. It’s smart eye candy.

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