Being the comic book fan that I am, I often find myself skeptical of any new superhero movies. I have pretty much seen all of the movies released in that genre as far back as Tim Burton’s 1989 hit “Batman”. Having suffered through movies like: “Batman and Robin” attempted returning to the Adam West days and failing miserably; “Hulk” which was so bad they’re burying it with a new version; and “Spiderman 3″ thanks to the amazing emo dancing scene and Toby Maguire turning into an even more pathetic actor. What your seeing right now is the middle of the barrel in terms of superhero’s. Granted, they made “Elektra”, but that’s just the tip of what’s to come. When they come out with the “Dazzler” movie, you’ll know their at the bottom.
If you don’t know the story of Iron Man, here’s a quick run down of this retelling. Tony Stark owner of Stark Enterprises, the worlds leader in Military Weaponry, is showing off some new technology at an Air Force base in Afghanistan when it is attacked and he is taken hostage. Forced to build a missile for the terrorist who capture him, Stark is given access to an extensive workshop. With shrapnel stuck next to his heart from the initial attack, he builds a suit of armor, pacemaker, and a flame thrower to fight his way out of captivity. After returning home he upgrades the armor to its current day red and gold, taking on the threats that grew while he was away.
