Iron Man 2

by Helena Dwyer-Strang | 12:49 pm 11/07/2010

Directed by John Favreau (4.5/5)

I'm happy to report that Iron Man 2 does not suffer from sequelitis and is as amazing as its predecessor. Big-budget, action-packed, and stuffed with one-liners, Iron Man 2 is exactly what an action comic book movie should be – and more. Once again we follow playboy billionaire Tony Stark (Robert Downey Jr.), who has gone public with his superhero alter-ego Iron Man (cue Black Sabbath). For those who live under a rock, Tony is CEO of Stark Industries and is a rampant technophile. His skills under pressure allowed him to build the Iron Man suit in the first film – a suit that puts the batsuit to shame. This time around he is plagued by wily women and a new villain Ivan Vanko (played by the bitchingly awesome Mickey Rourke); there is, of course, the threat of imminent death from all sides.

This movie has it all. Stunts and special effects do not disappoint and the hallmarks of a huge budget were present, e.g. destroying a Rolls Royce. The star-studded ensemble cast also puts in a stellar effort. RDJ is once again the perfect Tony Stark, and did I mention that Mickey Rourke is awesome? Perhaps it is hard not be awesome when you're Mickey Rourke playing a Russian badass. Don't go to this movie expecting to take away any deep emotion, as it can be cheesy and it focusses on glitz and badassery. Just expect your socks to be rocked off. Go see it now.

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