The engaging Robert Downey Jnr reprising his titular role with, on this occasion, a bevy of good supporting stars. However, only one of these, the likeable Guy Pearce, is given substantial screen time. Pity that Ben Ki.....sorry, SIR Ben Kingsley, gets only one proper 'big' scene, in which he is very funny - and also a shame that the eye-catching Rebecca Hall's character isn't given more to do. Otherwise, Gwyneth Paltrow adequately performs as required, as does Don Cheadle, who is hardly stretched.
The storyline hardly matters in what is, essentially, an animated comic strip. We get the expected battle with a megalomaniac villain, complete with ear-splitting explosions, loud metallic 'clunks' and sparks flying (literally) all over the place - all fulfilling their necessary quota and without which there'd undoubtedly be the feeling of being short-changed.
As any discerning cinema-goer might guess, it's one of those 'go-along-for-the-ride' films in which one doesn't expect anything profound - and it dutifully obliges........................5.5
I suppose I will see this, although it sounds like too much action and movement - both make me motion sick when seen on the screen.
ReplyDeleteSounds like someone (or should that be 'Someone') will be dragging you there notwithstanding your reluctance, Dr Spo. Still, closing ones eyes is optional - though closing off aurally is a bit more problematic.
DeleteA few people have said (more than once) Mr. Downey and I resemble each other.
DeleteCan't say that had ever crossed my mind, Dr Spo - but, things being as they are, now that you've said it I'm not going to be able to look at RDJ again without seeing you. Whether that's a + or otherwise remains to be seen.
DeleteI saw it ! Gads what a nervous movie; I felt on edge for hours afterwards.
DeleteInteresting reaction. I would have thought that you, of all people, would have had a more equable experience, considering what extremes of emotion you have presented to you daily (I'm talking about your work!)
DeleteBut I assume you managed to lie down afterwards with a couple of tranquilisers? ;-)
In the U.S. "Iron Man" got off to an explosive start, taking in $175 million. The second highest ever. One thing is certain: I will not be adding to the take.
ReplyDeleteUnderstood, Paul. The only reason I went is because I feel it a 'duty' to see the occasional blockbuster - and, as it transpired, I've seen many films a LOT worse than this.
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