FEEDBACK: MCU review of "Ironman" (2008)

The original Ironman movie is always a treat to revisit. The way it’s shot, the lighting, the tone; I find everything to be a bit different in the MCU’s first outing, and you can argue that this results in a rare film from the MCU that really works as a stand-alone movie (post credits scene notwithstanding).

Robert Downey Jr is amazing as Tony Stark, and I find the chemistry between Downey and Gwyneth Paltrow to be at its best in this film. I’m not sure the pair ever quite recaptured the magic they had here in the sequels. The third act leaves a bit to be desired, but all in all, “Ironman” made its mark as a classic in the superhero genre, and most importantly, gave producers the confidence to give the B level superheros a chance.

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