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.
5 comments:
Maybe you should freshen up on your nerdities, then you'd know that Tony Stark also hit the licquor and hit all time lows.
Don't be jealous that RDJ can relate to comic book heroes.
Also, I am very excited to see dave fly in your homemade iron man suite.
Cicely-
Maybe you should hire some consulting services before you try to write about comic books. As Mr. Rumble already pointed out, when RDJ speaks of the similaraties between him and Tony Stark, he is refering to being a lush drunk. That aspect of Tony Stark will be examined in the sequal. In addition, Robert was also cast because Tony Stark is a middle aged man. The character is different than most super heroes because his origins came about during adulthood. Up until that point, the majority of superheroes that had been created learned about their super powers as young men (or women) or as young adults. Robert may seem old for a role like this, but it is in accordacne with the comic book.
Secondly, Tony Stark has a change of heart because he finds out that his weapons are being sold on the black market and are being used against the soldiers he is trying to protect. Not because a scientist installed a magnet over his heart.
Thirdly, RDJ was dancing with Jack Black and Ben Stiller to promote their movie Tropic Thunder, not Iron Man during the AI finale. Not familiar with Tropic Thunder, check out the trailer. It looks very funny.
I'm glad you liked it. I liked it too. RDJ is so hot right now.
Nerds-
Thanks for being you.
I'm going to watch the Tropic thunder trailer right now.
I think we better see it again if we are going to create a prototype of that suit. My lab won't fit in the garage so we might have to ask Danny and Sabrena to move out of their own house. Maybe Spencer can loan us a copy of the comic book so we can get better specs on the rocket stabilization system. I will start on the super Neodymium magnet that will be inserted into my chest cavity to give me super charged strength. The hydraulics might pose a problem but I think we will manage if I can borrow some parts from the Mug (1986 Toyota Tercel). Should be a stunna!
one comment, Robert Downy Jr is HOT, thats why I am going to the movie
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