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“You want to know how I go to the bathroom while in my armor suit?” a drunken Tony Stark says as he makes a demonstration with a sigh. “That's how you do it.”
The film of Iron Man 2 opens yesterday with a grand slam that starts where the first film leaves off as it portrays the rising arrogance of Stark as he eats up all the popularity. Some people loves him. Some people don't. The people who don't are spoilsports.
Welcome back to the world of Stark Industries as the film begins with Stark trying to fend off a government takeover of his suit and technology because they are afraid others would copy his work. The senate congressional, led by Senator Stern, is concerned about the liability of the technology. Stark says that the world is still safe when he has possession of the suit.
Stark turns congress into a sideshow.
Stark clearly enjoys being Iron Man. And it is very easy to see how arrogant he is... growing with a sense of power. It is a reckless thing. He loves being in the center of attention.
And so does Robert Downey Jr. who gives a great performance as Stark who is trapped in a suit when he realizes that he is dying. His foolish behavior, including getting drunk while still armor, causes him to come across another foe Whiplash who duplicated his technology and becomes a threat.
This is the kind of movie that is explosive, frantic, like many second installments of the series. It is filled with fast paced action showing a more variety of technology. I give the film a round of applause for creating a greater history for the Stark character and his world.
But top brand critics are already bashing this film. They are relentless in their criticisms without giving any real reason why. It's just all badmouthing. They are being crybabies about the movie because they are complaining over minor flaws. Their unconvincing arguments try to tell me that the film is a disaster. No, it isn't. Far from it.
It's earned more than $100.2 million in its first five days of release. Those are respectable numbers.
And they are missing the entire point of the film.
Stark is engulfed by his ego that he becomes a threat to himself. Not to mention, he is dying which throws him into all sorts of crazy behavior. However, there is a very lovely moment when Stark watches his father Howard Stark give a tender speech to his son made in a home video years and years ago: his father says that his own son will figure out the future.
It's a very good moment.
The action sequences are incredible. The drag racing scenes where Whiplash appears for the first time and messes up Stark's racing car is a hoot. The fight sequence is well staged between the two and furthers the battleground between them.
There is a great bit with the wonderful superspy Black Widow, played by sexy Scarlett Johansson, takes down a gallery of men when infiltrating Whiplash's headquarters. The final battle between Iron Man and War Machine against Whiplash is a brilliant stock of special effects as it provides a host of new technology for the suits. Then there are the smaller moments between Stark and his new CEO Pepper Potts as they bicker like a married couple.
This movie is like a crazy ride you're going on and you can't let go or otherwise you'll fall and break your neck. It's that kind of a ride.
The first song “Shoot to Thrill” by AC/DC is a perfect fit for a film like Iron Man 2. It is upbeat and exciting like the film is.
So don't listen to the other critics. These turkeys don't know what they're talking about. This film is a good adventure flick for the start of the summer.
The only thing I don't agree with is the character Justin Hammer who is played by Sam Rockwell... is reduced to a blithering idiot.In the comic books, Hammer is a dangerous business tycoon who is more than a competitor.. and the slight detail is that he is in his sixties in age.
However, the film does bump up the Whiplash character who has always been a chump in the comic books. And here he is played hellishly by Mickey Rourke. In the film, he is far more dangerous as his own life mirrors Stark's own life. And with terrible results.
It is Stark who recovers himself in time to become more responsible for the problems he caused, and reminds you of why Iron Man is a hero to his people. However flawed he is, you have to love him.
The film of Iron Man 2 opens yesterday with a grand slam that starts where the first film leaves off as it portrays the rising arrogance of Stark as he eats up all the popularity. Some people loves him. Some people don't. The people who don't are spoilsports.
Welcome back to the world of Stark Industries as the film begins with Stark trying to fend off a government takeover of his suit and technology because they are afraid others would copy his work. The senate congressional, led by Senator Stern, is concerned about the liability of the technology. Stark says that the world is still safe when he has possession of the suit.
Stark turns congress into a sideshow.
Stark clearly enjoys being Iron Man. And it is very easy to see how arrogant he is... growing with a sense of power. It is a reckless thing. He loves being in the center of attention.
And so does Robert Downey Jr. who gives a great performance as Stark who is trapped in a suit when he realizes that he is dying. His foolish behavior, including getting drunk while still armor, causes him to come across another foe Whiplash who duplicated his technology and becomes a threat.
This is the kind of movie that is explosive, frantic, like many second installments of the series. It is filled with fast paced action showing a more variety of technology. I give the film a round of applause for creating a greater history for the Stark character and his world.
But top brand critics are already bashing this film. They are relentless in their criticisms without giving any real reason why. It's just all badmouthing. They are being crybabies about the movie because they are complaining over minor flaws. Their unconvincing arguments try to tell me that the film is a disaster. No, it isn't. Far from it.
It's earned more than $100.2 million in its first five days of release. Those are respectable numbers.
And they are missing the entire point of the film.
Stark is engulfed by his ego that he becomes a threat to himself. Not to mention, he is dying which throws him into all sorts of crazy behavior. However, there is a very lovely moment when Stark watches his father Howard Stark give a tender speech to his son made in a home video years and years ago: his father says that his own son will figure out the future.
It's a very good moment.
The action sequences are incredible. The drag racing scenes where Whiplash appears for the first time and messes up Stark's racing car is a hoot. The fight sequence is well staged between the two and furthers the battleground between them.
There is a great bit with the wonderful superspy Black Widow, played by sexy Scarlett Johansson, takes down a gallery of men when infiltrating Whiplash's headquarters. The final battle between Iron Man and War Machine against Whiplash is a brilliant stock of special effects as it provides a host of new technology for the suits. Then there are the smaller moments between Stark and his new CEO Pepper Potts as they bicker like a married couple.
This movie is like a crazy ride you're going on and you can't let go or otherwise you'll fall and break your neck. It's that kind of a ride.
The first song “Shoot to Thrill” by AC/DC is a perfect fit for a film like Iron Man 2. It is upbeat and exciting like the film is.
So don't listen to the other critics. These turkeys don't know what they're talking about. This film is a good adventure flick for the start of the summer.
The only thing I don't agree with is the character Justin Hammer who is played by Sam Rockwell... is reduced to a blithering idiot.In the comic books, Hammer is a dangerous business tycoon who is more than a competitor.. and the slight detail is that he is in his sixties in age.
However, the film does bump up the Whiplash character who has always been a chump in the comic books. And here he is played hellishly by Mickey Rourke. In the film, he is far more dangerous as his own life mirrors Stark's own life. And with terrible results.
It is Stark who recovers himself in time to become more responsible for the problems he caused, and reminds you of why Iron Man is a hero to his people. However flawed he is, you have to love him.
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