Iron Man 2 The Critics review Iron Man 2

[Conebone69]

Not sure if this thread has been made yet but I thought we should have one since reviews should be coming in here pretty soon. Does anyone think it will get as good of reviews as the last one. Because the first Iron Man had great reviews with a 94% positive on the tomatoemeter over at RT!

 

[hatebox]

I'd guess low to mid 80s for this one. I think less reviewers will be taken in by Downey's charm this time round, even if it is a decent movie.

 

[thejon93]

I'm going to bet that this film will do pretty damn well for itself in terms of reviews. I personally believe that this film will reach 'Dark Knight' level reviews: around 90%, about 8.0 in the average score area. I have a feeling that a lot of critics are going to enjoy this film.

 

[ultimatefan]

The first few reviews should start kicking around now. It´s gonna be hard to match the first one´s 93% at RT, but who knows. But always keep in mind that the most important opinion, at the end of the day, is your own.

 

[Immortalfire]

MEMO:

This thread will stick only to reviews by the critics and media. In the days ahead, I will begin the Official Rate & Review Iron Man 2 thread for Hype members to share their thoughts.

'fire

 

[Evil Twin]

I'm guessing that there's going to be more than a few reviews that are going to be lukewarm on IM2 on the grounds of "been there, seen that". Unless the ads are really hiding something regarding the performances of Rourke, Rockwell, etc. So, I'm doubting it will match the reviews of the first one.

 

[Son of Coul]

I think this movie will be much better to comic fans and the GA, since while it remains in realism it's looking to go more comic-booky in the sequel with the drones and suitcase armor and stuff so the critics might think of it as more campy. Plus it looks to have more action and some critics like to associate good action with B movies (which I could see, even if it's completely absurd). I could see some of the more snooty critics complaining that the "charm" of the first movie is over-beared by big effects pieces in the sequel.

On top of that, the first movie wasn't expected to be good and was a surprise hit. This movie has the problem of actually having expectations, so some people want to be nothing short of blown away. Like someone earlier said, somewhere in the 80s on RT is likely.

Personally, if they're focusing on character as much as they say, I think it'll blow the first out of the water. Character comes first with most movies for me, especially these. I always try to avoid reviews before seeing a movie so I can form my own opinion without having what other people thought in the back of my head to throw me off.

 

[rashad]

Not sure if this thread has been made yet but I thought we should have one since reviews should be coming in here pretty soon. Does anyone think it will get as good of reviews as the last one. Because the first Iron Man had great reviews with a 94% positive on the tomatoemeter over at RT!

RT was 93%, but whatever. lol

Anyway I'm thinking high 70s to mid 80s. Critics tend to rate sequels on a higher scale than their successful predecessors.

 

[ultimatefan]

IM2 has a chance to top the first cuz, with a bigger budget, it can be more epic and have better action scenes, plus Don Cheadle replaced Terrence Howard. Those were some of the few complaints against the first. Scarlett Johansson may also give it more sexual tension. Performances and direction look top notch so far. The script, I think, will be the decisive factor.

 

[kedrell]

I think it has an excellent chance to exceed the 1st critically. I'm hoping that it can actually beat The Incredibles as the highest rated superhero film of all time on RT(Superman 2 doesn't count since it only has like 5 reviews...it's easy to stay at 100% fresh with so few reviews). I've seen nothing to make me doubt this movie so far and that's rare.

 

[Doctor Jones]

Nope, I don't think it will exceed it critically. Depending on how it's handled from what I see with everything going on, all the different things going on will be criticized. I see 60's or 70's.

 

[Naite22]

Am I the only one who thinks this movie has a very good chance of becoming way better than the first actually!??

Here's my prediction. I predict that I will think "2" is much better than the first (and I truely dig the first!). Reviews on the other hand though will say similar things like "Where the first movie had a good blend of humor and action, Iron Man 2 focuses much more on the drama. It's also a somewhat darker picture, and that makes for a less fun film", or some **** like that. Which is why it'll rank lower than the first (and 94% is a DAMN good rating for rotten!). All in all though, I really believe that IM2 will knock the first out of the park, and that's including better action, better story, and a darker movie - Not Dark Knight darker, but still, darker.

 

[kedrell]

Naite22, you are absolutely NOT the only one who thinks so. Plenty do as well, myself included.

 

[Naite22]

I think it has an excellent chance to exceed the 1st critically. I'm hoping that it can actually beat The Incredibles as the highest rated superhero film of all time on RT(Superman 2 doesn't count since it only has like 5 reviews...it's easy to stay at 100% fresh with so few reviews). I've seen nothing to make me doubt this movie so far and that's rare.

The Incredibles may be the highest rated superhero movie, but it's still a freaken animated childrens flick. As far as I'm concerned, it's not included. Number 1: critics have an easier time complimenting pixar/disney animated movies. They all rank pretty high. 2: No one is gonna tell me that The Incredibles is a better movie than say Dark Knight!??? Haha. That movie is THE_KING of em all. It's beyond a superhero flick. Now, take that one out of the equation, than Up pops Iron Man. It's, in the end, the most solid real SUPER-hero flick. (personally, I think Spidey 2 is up there with it, but that's another story)

 

[kedrell]

Well, I'm someone who'd say The Incredibles is better than The Dark Knight. Of course, I'd say there are several superhero movies that are. Not that many, but more than a couple.

 

[Ace of Knaves]

The Incredibles is THE best superhero movie IMO. It isn't just a "animated childrens flick". It's a great story about families coming together under pressure and being the best that can you can be against the odds, amongst other things. Mixed with some great adult and satirical humour and epic action scenes.

And it doesn't reek of self importance. *cough*TDK*cough*

As for this movie? I'm not sure. I think it looks to be Iron Man x10000000. Everything amped up from the first one.

But will the high brow critics like that?

 

[kedrell]

Well for my money, Iron Man 1 still reigns supreme but we'll see how it goes in 2 & 1/2 weeks.

 

[Ace of Knaves]

Well for my money, Iron Man 1 still reigns supreme but we'll see how it goes in 2 & 1/2 weeks.

Yea Iron Man is easily in my top five comic book/superhero films. Recently joined by Kick Ass!

 

[kedrell]

I had KA at #6, just below TDK. Glad we are getting better comic book movies this year(assuming IM2 does what I think it will). 2009 was kinda dead for good adaptions. Watchmen was the only one that wasn't crap and even then it was just ok.

 

[Shivsguy616]

Yea Iron Man is easily in my top five comic book/superhero films. Recently joined by Kick Ass!

Ditto!

 

[Raiden]

I think Iron Man 2 has a good chance to match or even surpass IM1's # of great reviews. I think it helps the fact that both Favearu and RDJ didn't want IM2 to use the same old formula, and instead tried to go into uncharted terroritories with a superhero who unmasked publicly, and now has to deal not only with the government but also with other competitors, as both Stark and IM. Sure, Fantastic Four may have this "no secret identity" storyline also, but IM2 doesn't treat it as lightly as F4 did. And not to mention the addition of Black Widow and War Machine, as well. I hope the reviews will match it closely to what TDK received.

 

[AVEITWITHJAMON]

I personally think the critics wont like it as much as the first one but the fans will, 75-85% on RT I reckon.

 

[I SEE SPIDEY]

It's way to early to tell. It could pull a TDK and Spider-Man 2 and get better reviews or it couldn't. Right now I just can't pinpoint what I think.

On another note I had a dream that the movie sucked...I certainly hope that doesn't come to pass because it's the movie I'm most looking forward to. I'm going to be totally depressed if IM2 pulls a Spider-Man 3 or Hellboy 2.

 

[StarkTheProdigy]

i had a dream that the movie was awesome, and i loved every minute of it, and let me tell you, i think its a sixth sense.

last year, i was excited for wolverine (letdown of course), but around last march or april, i had a dream i was watching X-Men Origins Wolverine, and throughout the dream i was like, "when is this going to get good?" and that's kinda the same reaction i had for the movie itself.

The Iron Man 2 dream, i was stoked, and even loved the first minute of it, so, lets hope my dreams true!

 

[S.A.A.D.]

46%-63% on RT. I think the fans will love it,but the critics? not so much.