Iron Man 2

[kingdom warrior]

Ironman 2 OWNS!!!!!! Now that's how you sequel a movie load it up with tons of geek out moments for the fans with good flat out Popcorn movie fun. Loved Black Widow and Jackson as Fury glad they expanded the role more.......I geeked after the end credits....

[Earth 2 Chris]

Due to the location, I thought the end credit teaser was going to go in another direction, but I was so glad I was wrong!

I liked Rourke and I even like the way they adapted Whiplash even though it had little to do with the comics and the need movies had to connect everyone directly rather than just having a bad guy sometimes gets to me. (btw did you notice that the bad guy isn't actually whiplash at all - they just added the whiplash element to another bad guy)

Yeah, definitely. But it works. And it's not like those two characters are true standouts of the Marvel Universe. It's not like mixing Dr. Doom with Galactus or something.

The scene at the race track we all saw in the trailers was even exciting. There was much more to it than I expected. Rourke came across as a badarse with nothing to lose.

I actually liked Cheadle better as Rhodey I think. Howard's squeaky voice disturbs me for an Air Force colonel. Cheadle's age makes him and Stark seem like peers, which makes their relationship in this one work better.

Downey Jr. was great as always. This is definitely a case where I really don't think they can recast Iron Man at this point. He covered the highs and lows of Tony Stark well in this movie, and commanded every scene he was in.

I liked that Favreau gave himself (as Happy Hogan) more to do. The part with him and Black Widow was a lot of fun. And man, her fight scenes were very well done. I didn't detect any CGI rubber people. Lots of fast cuts and wire work, I'd guess, but it flat worked.

Iron Man 2 is playing at our local town theater for the next two weeks. I'll probably go see it again! Definitely worth a second viewing.

[clemso]

I saw it last night and was very happy with it. Unfortunatelly, I did not stay after the credits. If anyone wants to PM me what I missed, I'd appreciate it. I'm guessing it had something to do with the Avengers movie they will make down the road.

Megomonk, the after credit scene was discussed here.
Iron Man 2 end credit spoiler! - Mego Talk

[PNGwynne]

^Yes, shouldn't Vanko be Crimson Dynamo?

I'm very irritated by the missing Mandarin, but I assume that geopolitics & marketing are getting in the way...

[Brue]

Awesome movie!

I had low expectations for the first one and it far exceeded them. This one I had high expectations and it delivered.

The actor change for Rhoades didn't bother me.

I thought Scarlett was a fine choice for BW and I like that BW was a part of this.

The War Machine story was dne well.

I liked Rourke and I even like the way they adapted Whiplash even though it had little to do with the comics and the need movies had to connect everyone directly rather than just having a bad guy sometimes gets to me. (btw did you notice that the bad guy isn't actually whiplash at all - they just added the whiplash element to another bad guy)

Other adaptations in this film are nice. I would have liked them to use the alcoholism as the reason for driving some changes but I understand the reasons to go another direction.

As Chris said this one is DEFINITELY more kid friendly. No terrorism, guns at dad's head, torture, or sex scenes. There is still plenty of violence, scary stuff and inuendos but a well adjusted kid could see this one.

The action scenes were done right - lots of action and not dragged out.

Way cool movie.

I should have expected the after credit scene because it has already been revealed.

loved the soundtrack and all the comic book geekness.

[huedell]

The key seems to be not taking the flick too seriously with a heavy dose of pop corn.

If only it were THAT easy...personally, I think there's a big part of the
population that is so basking in the afterglow of the largely successful IM1,
that they'd let "more than the usual" slide when it comes to plot/script for IM2.

I'm also of the belief that RDJ's charisma is what sold IM1 more than any
other one particular point of the IM1 production...but movie after movie,
if the writing, etc.'s not there, the value of even RJD's persona'll start to
wear thin.

[clemso]

Well, i am very pleased to see so many enjoyed IM2, i've read responses on other fan sites too which have been very similar. The key seems to be not taking the flick too seriously with a heavy dose of pop corn.

[MegoMonk]

I saw it last night and was very happy with it. Unfortunatelly, I did not stay after the credits. If anyone wants to PM me what I missed, I'd appreciate it. I'm guessing it had something to do with the Avengers movie they will make down the road.

[Hulk]

Definitely a great way to keep the franchise alive. Lots of geek out moments, and great development of the overall Marvel franchise as well.

[Earth 2 Chris]

Saw it last night with the boy and a pal of mine, and we all thoroughly enjoyed it. I'm a little caught up in the afterglow, so I won't say which movie I liked better now, but it's a worthy successor to the first for sure.

Not a big Black Widow fan, but I thougth Johansen did a credible job.

This one is a little more kid-friendly, I think. No scary terrorists and no obvious sex references.

Definitely stay after the credits!!!

Chris

[huedell]

I was really expecting to hear Ac/dc's War machine thunder through the speakers when he appeared on screen...Missed opportunity I think.

That song is pretty slim pickins for good bits...even tho' KISS was not the
chosen band for the soundtrack their take on that title is a lot
more juicy as far as soundtrack potential IMHO.

[fallensaviour]

I was really expecting to hear Ac/dc's War machine thunder through the speakers when he appeared on screen...Missed opportunity I think.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WBQODlM__14

Or perhaps skies on fire

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_22np...eature=related

[RG]

oh man I loved it... the first one I liked a little better but this one does hold up pretty good. No let downs. and for sure stay after the end credits, well worth the wait.

[filmation batman fan]

Just saw it tonight in the Ovation Club in the Majestic 12 Theater in downtown Chattanooga. The movie was awesome! And the Ovation Club is a VIP theater for 21 and older with reclining leather seats, a full wait staff, and free popcorn. I can't think of a better Geek's Night Out!!
I enjoyed the movie. It was a lot of fun, and it was cool to see Jim Rhoades become War Machine. And if you're a big time Marvel fan, definitely stick around until after the credits roll at the end. The surprise is just as awesome!!!!
Cheers.

[fallensaviour]

D'oh I just started a post in the comics section as well.
Anyway I took my son to the 4pm showing and thought it was great.
Not deep story wise but a really fun movie and it delivers.