The surprise hit of 2008 is back with it's sequel. I usually use the rule of three when it comes to sequels. That being at least three years between films. The rule has a pretty good track record if you go back and look at sequels. Not a 100% scientific, but pretty good. I was a really big fan of "Iron Man" and I enjoyed the pacing and the story telling of Jon Favareau. The story the characters and the action were all very good and entertaining at the same time.
Unfortunately the rule of three applies here somewhat. While "Iron Man 2" is a very competent and good film, it still lacks the intangibles that made the first installment such a great film. There's a lot to like and it's a solid sequel, but doesn't stack up to the original.
Tony Stark is back and he's on top of the world until a Russian scientist teams up with Stark's main business competitor. There's a little more to it than that, so go and see it for your self.
I'd recommend this film to everyone. It's a solid movie, but it just can't quite step up to the standards of the first "Iron Man".
2 comments:
Just from the previews it looks like they decided on the classic sequel strategy of bigger with more explosions instead of well-written and well-made like the original.
I have got to get to more movies,
thank goodness I have you to keep me up on things.
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