Movie: Iron Man
So it's been over a month since I've reviewed. I've been busy.
I saw Iron Man.
Or as I like to call it: Irony Man. Please, someone explain to me how Robery Downey Jr. got cast as a super hero? What was his last movie? I think it was Only You with Marisa Tomei. At least that is the last movie I remember seeing him in and I think the rest of his time was spent in rehab.
So, what? Now, in interviews is he doing that "I can really relate to the character” thing because both RDJ and Tony Stark were lame and through a near death experience- they bounced back and are planning to save the world?
Let me elaborate:
Tony Stark, the creator of WMDs and a member of Skyline's Greek Mafia (oh wait, maybe he wasn't- but he has some sweet facial hair and a pocket full of cash so I just assumed...), gets kidnapped and his life is threatened by the very weapons he made to protect the country. Basically everyone's life story, right? Well, he sees the error of his ways- thanks to a mystery man who put a metal heart in his chest- and becomes a pillar of light and iron to rid the world of bad guys.
Robert Downey Jr., the creator of substance abuse, gets thrown in jail for a series of unfortunate events including, but not limited to, wandering into someone's house and falling asleep on a bed. Well, he sees the error of his ways- perhaps thanks to a mystery man who put some sense into his head in jail or maybe it was just his conscience- and becomes a pillar of light and a comic book character made of iron to rid the world of bad guys.
Wow. I had no idea how similar their lives really were until I blogged it out loud.
I thought I wouldn't like it. I was wrong. I was pleasantly surprised and here a few reasons why...
1. Gwenyth Paltrow. I am in love with this woman. If I ever had a baby girl, I would have no problem naming her after this beautiful specimen.
2. Tony Stark becomes a hippie.
3. Robert Downey Jr. performs with Jack Black and Ben Stiller on American Idol. What's that you say? That has nothing to do with the movie? Well, it can't hurt.
4. It is totally believable. I'm thinking of getting Dave a suit made of Iron for Christmas so that he can show the evils of the world what’s what. If Robert Downey Jr. can do it- anyone can. Well done Mr. Jr., well done.
What its worth to me:
I wouldn't buy a ticket to this movie. Not because I didn't like it, but mainly because I only go to these types of movies because David wants to. Luckily for us- Papa Suite took us to the film and I am glad he did. David even bought me a pizza and a slushie. What could be better? After seeing it, I'd recommend paying for a ticket. It is theater worthy.
