Iron Man 3

So my editor and I went down to see the press screening of the third instalment of Marvels’ superhero Iron Man. It is a 2hour 15-minute extravaganza of fun comic book action. It hits all the highs of the first film with a good plot and character development. So what happens- well the baddy this time around is the Mandarin a guy that does not look that dissimilar from a beardless version of Osama Bin Laden (was that intentional?) but in better more luxurious darker silk cloths. Now the mandarin played by our great British actor Ben Kinglsey has some awesome lines and acts like a real baddy should, but there are a few plot twists here and there which mix things up a bit and prevent the character from falling in to the standard crazy revenge type character or the world domination megalomaniac type that we have seen so many times before. As regards the twists I can’t say what they are or it would spoil it, but you’ll love it.

With the Mandarin intent on taking down America, Tony the lovable playboy that created the Iron Man weapon system (suite) lays down the gauntlet and calls out the mandarin even giving him his home address. I’m sure he could have looked it up on Face book, but hay it helps the film role on.

I can't say much more than that, but there are s few thing you ‘ll see coming a mile off and some surprises you won't so it will keep you guessing to a certain extent. However any film where people can regenerate and where there are multiple Iron man suits, one with motion control, as in an X box 360 ‘s motion control you know your in for a heart pumping imagination filled action film. Add in the charisma of Robert Downey Jr playing Mr. Stark. The georgious Gwyneth Paltrow as Pepper Pots (she is super hot in this by the way). Along with more animation/ CGI than even Pixar could shake a stick at (check out the credits, the number of people on rendering alone lasted at least a minute. I mean it was like reading a god damb phone book the list was so long) then you begin to realize how much was spent on this film and boy does it show. The director Shane Black spent over two years in making this movie and you can see he really has put his heart and sole in to it. I always felt that the choice of Robert Downey Jr as the lead role was inspired and he really plays the character well. I mean you really get drawn in to and really become a part of the genre and the world of Stark and his friends. You’ll love the funny one liners and brash off the cuff put downs that I am sure Downey can pull of in and out of films, but he also produces a robust portrayal of the evolution of Tony in his drive to protect the world (America) and draw together his two conflicting halves that of Iron man and his role of national protector and that of a man in love with Pepper Potts who can’t stand putting her in harms way. How easy we other men have it, but I suggest if we had a flying rocket suit and a hot fiancé then I am pretty sure we would all try to manage as best we could. Am I right fellas? …..

Although being Tony Stark has its down side too I am sure. I mean the personal liability insurance cover must be extortionate I mean who would you ring for that any way Admiral, Possibly Alexander the Mearcat could give you a quote “simples” I am sure he would say. However the posttraumatic stress is a bitch. I mean who wouldn’t have a touch of anxiety after being spat out of a wormhole in the Avengers movie. I have to say the Shwarma Wrap at the end credits of that would have sorted me right out, but hay I do love a good Kebab. (Extra garlic sauce pleases unless I’ve got lucky then hold it and the onions as well). That reminds me remember to hang around for the extra footage that marvel teases us with at the end of the credits this time arounds as well because its funny although not very helpful for other future movies.

So there you have it love interests, arch villains, expensive cloths and cars, beautiful cast, and plenty of action both real and CGI this film has everything. So what are you waiting for go and see it because it’s awesome.