Iron Man 2 The Critics review Iron Man 2

[S.A.A.D.]

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.

Did you have to compare it to Spiderman 3 in such a negative light?

Hellboy 2>Spiderman 3 by x 10000000000000000

 

[Doctor Jones]

Dude, Hellboy 2 wasn't that good. Del Toro pulled a Burton and got too much creative control (yes there is such thing)

 

[Son of Coul]

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

That's... bizarrely specific...

 

[S.A.A.D.]

Dude, Hellboy 2 wasn't that good. Del Toro pulled a Burton and got too much creative control (yes there is such thing)

But the thing is that I don't care for the Hellboy comic books,so it makes no difference to me.

 

[batman11]

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.

Did your dream happen to involve talking snakes that cracked cheesy jokes and then pushed Tony's house off the cliff? Because if so, please get out of my head.

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.

You sure you didn't just see the leaked version?

 

[S.A.A.D.]

That's... bizarrely specific...

And I think Kick-Ass will be responsible for stealing it's thunder.

 

[Figs]

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.

Same here. I do have faith in it but the first film was so much fun that this might only surpass it action wise, which won't necessarily make it better.

There are so many things taken straight from the comics again that i'll definitely be getting a fangasm or two. t:

 

[Conebone69]

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

Why so low? Why dont you have any confidence in the movie?

 

[S.A.A.D.]

Why so low? Why dont you have any confidence in the movie?

I'm not sure if I even know anymore really. But it's all I know that I don't have much confidence in this movie,hopefully it will be better in the aftermath once it's out.

 

[Superhero 101]

I think that this movie won't be liked by critics but will be loved by the fans hopefully i am wrong and the critics do like it

 

[hatebox]

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.

The Incredibles starts off brilliantly but then loses its nerve and becomes boring and generic in the second half, which I thought that was a real shame. I even know a lot of Pixar fanatics who don't especially rate it.

While I'm looking forward to IM2 a lot, there's nothing I've read or seen so far that really suggests we're getting something new. And if that's the case then a lot of critics will be annoyed at the same old stuff. For better or worse TDK has a set a benchmark for them in terms of sequels being genuinely different from their predecessors.

 

[J.Howlett]

My only fear is that the thematics and character arc of Tony Stark are hampered by the fact that Marvel is assembling the Avengers in two years.

I keep coming back to this question with Iron Man 2; if Marvel wasn't setting up this Avengers film, would Jon Favereau and company be telling this particular Stark story?

 

[TheScarecrow]

I'm predicting about 75% (I want to say 76% but don't want to be that specific).

Why? The performances in this movie do look good. This movie has a brilliant cast, and they all seem to be giving great performances - obviously a big plus. The bad part is that the movie appears to be doing "nothing new". Iron Man 2 appears to be exactly that. This is not a good thing with critics.

"Nothing new" doesn't necessarily represent a bad thing, particularly for the fans - but for movie critics who routinely rate movies on originality and creativity...it's going to hurt it.

 

[TheScarecrow]

I'm predicting about 75% (I want to say 76% but don't want to be that specific).

Why? The performances in this movie do look good. This movie has a brilliant cast, and they all seem to be giving great performances - obviously a big plus. The bad part is that the movie appears to be doing "nothing new". Iron Man 2 appears to be exactly that. This is not a good thing with critics.

"Nothing new" doesn't necessarily represent a bad thing, particularly for the fans - but for movie critics who routinely rate movies on originality and creativity...it's going to hurt it.

 

[J.Howlett]

I wouldn't say it doesn't look like there's anything new in it. It's just because of our knowledge of the Avengers film that's soon to come, we have a pretty good idea of where Tony Stark has to be at the end of the film and that sort of hurts this film.

While it's cool leading up to that film, I just personally feel it hampers the individual projects.

 

[hugekent]

I'm not anticipating the critics loving it. As someone said before most of the praise towards the film was directed at RDJ and his Tony Stark plus the unexpected nature of it. The movie kind of came from no where (to non comic book fans) and was so well done and cool that you couldn't help but like it. The second one could be too over the top. I haven't given up on it at all but high critical praise would pleasantly surprise me.

 

[Doctor Jones]

Indeed. Critics will be expecting more. Either they will want something new or are hoping to keep the formula of the original while having a fresh feeling to it.

But the one thing I love about this is that this sequel doesn't look darker than the first. Usually comic book sequels do, but this look like it's still sticking to the fun of the original which is fine by me. I'm glad they didn't do a straight up Demon in a Bottle story.

 

[S.A.A.D.]

I think Fav needs to stop being such a worrier about blowing the reality he created,Ironman has always fought different kinds of villains. Him and the reality talks makes me feel glad now that he isn't directing The Avengers.

 

[Ace of Knaves]

I don't think Favs is like Chris Nolan. We have already had a lot of over the top stuff, and i'm sure we'll get more.

Favs isn't the kind of guy to sacrifice fun over realism a la Nolan.

And as for nothing new? Err... how many superhero films have the hero being world famous and having no secret identity?

Wait sorry, let me rephrase. How many superhero films have the hero being world famous and having no secret identity and taking it seriously? Showing a real story about the problems that could lead to?

Yea that's right... none.

 

[hatebox]

I don't think Favs is like Chris Nolan. We have already had a lot of over the top stuff, and i'm sure we'll get more.

Favs isn't the kind of guy to sacrifice fun over realism a la Nolan.

I thought both the Joker and the truck flip were the most outrageously fun things I've ever seen in a superhero movie.

But yes, Iron Man 2 would do well to retain the sense of fun the first one had. If anything I think there needs to be more scenes of Stark actually enjoying the powers of his suit.

 

[Figs]

I don't think Favs is like Chris Nolan. We have already had a lot of over the top stuff, and i'm sure we'll get more.

Favs isn't the kind of guy to sacrifice fun over realism a la Nolan.

And as for nothing new? Err... how many superhero films have the hero being world famous and having no secret identity?

Wait sorry, let me rephrase. How many superhero films have the hero being world famous and having no secret identity and taking it seriously? Showing a real story about the problems that could lead to?

Yea that's right... none.

Being a big fan of the comics and not just the movie for Iron Man, I also like that they decided to ditch the whole bodyguard thing and have him reveal his identity. Not only is it different but it's sort of in line with the story in Civil War which can be considered another nod to the comics.

I love how in the last scene of the first film when agent Coulson(sp?) is telling him to read the cards for the press junket, Stark starts talking to Pepper about how he should have this secret identity to protect the woman he loves and whatnot. I love how that was a jokingly jab towards most other superheroes like Spider-Man who keep their secret identity for that reason. I wonder if that was RDJ who threw that in their since he did a lot of improv or if it was Favreau's idea.

 

[Ace of Knaves]

The truck flip was awesome, most definitely.

But it is no where near the level of what we'll see in Iron Man 2.

The most outrageously fun thing i've seen in a superhero movie was an 11 year old girl calling a bunch of drug dealers c**** then slicing them all up to the theme of the Banana Splits.

 

[hatebox]

That line was great fun, but actually Hit Girl was an instance where I thought the sense of 'fun' betrayed the opening sentiment of the movie. Where the viewers were drawn in to Kick-Ass's plight, and the realities of trying to be a powerless hero, suddenly a superhuman girl comes along and it all becomes ridiculous. Fun, but emotionally redundant. I guess in relation to Iron Man, Fav should (and probably will) tread that line carefully. You can't have it both ways if you push too hard in one tonal direction.

 

[redfirebird2008]

But it is no where near the level of what we'll see in Iron Man 2.

I'm with hatebox on this one. The Joker was one of the most outrageously fun things I've seen in any superhero movie. No offense to Rourke or anyone else in Iron Man 2 but I will be very surprised if they can match the Joker.

 

[Shivsguy616]

The truck flip was awesome, most definitely.

But it is no where near the level of what we'll see in Iron Man 2.

The most outrageously fun thing i've seen in a superhero movie was an 11 year old girl calling a bunch of drug dealers c**** then slicing them all up to the theme of the Banana Splits.

Great scene.