The plot is kind of cool with its twist on the comic-book villain and satire of American paranoia and its self destructive nature. Apparent here is the chemistry between Black and Downey Junior, whose mutual work in Kiss Kiss, Bang Bang propelled RDJ to the Iron Man role in the first place. The combination of Black's witty screenwriting and Rob's charismatic yet endearing performance is a match to rival Ben & Jerry. There are numerous comic moments, including Stark's banter with a wimpy kid: 'Dads leave, don't be a pussy about it'.
Coinciding with the trend to go all Dark Knight on comic book films (Man of Steel anyone?), the trailer promises a darker, more serious Iron Man. And to an extent he is. Poor old Tony is tortured by stress, insomnia and anxiety attacks. For a major part of the film, Iron Man is stripped of his...Iron Man and must fend for himself. So how will the coolest Avenger do without his suit?- something I'm pretty sure a lot of fans and haterz alike have been musing, and the film and Tony Stark do not disappoint.
Visually the film is as blockbuster as you like, I was lucky enough to see it at the BFI IMAX and was arrested by the explosions, crashes, gunfire and various fighting sequences you come to expect from this calibre of movie and it's enjoyable. But what sets Iron Man 1 and 3 apart is Tony Stark. His 'screw it I'm Iron Man' attitude displaces other superheros and Robert Downey Junior's quick quips and egotistical flair are characteristics which make him one of the most attractive and refreshing on-screen superheroes.
P.S. Wait til the end of the credits, it's totally worth it.
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