Iron Man

Iron Man



Not often does a film live up to its hype. Very rarely does it exceed its hype. Iron Man is one such rarity.

Multi-millionairre weapons designer Tony Stark(Robert Downey Jnr) lives the life of riley. He drives expensive cars, flies expensive planes and shags expensive babes. From the very off we're exposed to Stark's razor sharp wit as he sips his drink in the middle of a war zone. This man is as cool as the ice in his whiskey.

He is quickly dragged out of his playboy existence when the convoy he's travelling in is attacked by a group of terrorists called 'The Ten Rings'. Any fan of the comics will instantly get that reference. It seems that someone has been supplying the terrorists with his own state-of-the-art weapons. They kidnap Stark and force him to build them a missile.
During the shoot-out, Stark is injured and requires an electro-magnet on his chest to survive the effects of the shrapnel.

It's while here that Stark designs his prototype Iron Man suit. A bulkier, cumbersome version of his later design.
Cue some design and build scenes, which will light up any A-team fans heart.
When he escapes, he dedicates himself to protecting the people he had endangered with his weapons.
He slowly uncovers a plot to supply the terrorists with his weapons and fights back. Culminating in a showdown between his new Iron Man suit and a much bigger and stronger Iron-Monger based on his first suit.

There are some heavy political messages at the heart of this film, but they stay in the background. Which makes the film all the more enjoyable for it. Stark's one-liners will keep you laughing throughout exposition heavy scenes. While the action scenes are unparalleled among other comic-book adaptations.

The CGI is slick and seamless and you'll be troubled to tell the difference. The pace of the film is, as you'd expect, faster than sound.
The acting is brilliant. Robert Downey jnr was born to play this role. His quick swap from moral indifference to world-weary benevolence is flawless.
Jeff Bridges is great as Stark's business partner Obidiah Stane, all smiles and friendly gestures concealing his true intentions.

There are plenty of references to keep the comic-book fraternity happy. Especially after the closing credits, so stick around.

Verdict 10 /10
The best comic-book adaptation so far.