Iron Man
Christine and I went to see Iron Man last night. It's a solid new entry into the superhero genre. The cast provides solid performances all around, and I actually found Gwyneth Paltro tolerable, even likeable (remarkable considering she usually irritates me). Jeff Bridges was much better than I expected as Obadiah Stane, and I hope they bring him back for a sequel. Robert Downey junior has already recieved plenty of praise for his performance as Tony Stark and he deserves all of it.
But the movie felt a little hollow to me. Almost like there was a part missing. Maybe because the final climactic battle was a little too short. I can't quite put my finger on it.
So, I'll give Iron Man a total of three out of five stars.
And here's a quick chart to explain my movie rating system:
Zero Stars: A complete and utter worthless piece of shit, a film both bad and offensive at the same time. Roger and Me is a perfect example.
1 Star: Absolute drek, the kind of movie where you can feel brain cells die while you watch it. Examples include Napoleon Dynamite and Alone in the Dark.
2 Stars: Mediocre. A film that really isn't all that good but may have one or two redeeming features, such as a cool line, or effects scene. Jaws 3 falls into this category.
3 Stars: Good, but not quite great. Worth buying the DVD when it comes out. Examples: A Nightmare on Elm Street Part Three: Dream Warriors, Ghostbusters 2, Terminator 2 Judgement Day, Lethal Weapon, Lake Placid
4 Stars: Outstanding. The kind of film that comes together almost flawlessly. Examples: Full Metal Jacket, A Few Good Men, Peter Jackson's Lord of the Rings films, the original Nightmare on Elm Street.
5 Stars: All time greatness, a film that has stood the test of time and remains thrilling even though you've seen it a dozen times before. Examples: Ghostbusters, Jaws, the original classic Star Wars trilogy, Star Trek 2 the Wrath of Khan, the original 1954 Godzilla.
But the movie felt a little hollow to me. Almost like there was a part missing. Maybe because the final climactic battle was a little too short. I can't quite put my finger on it.
So, I'll give Iron Man a total of three out of five stars.
And here's a quick chart to explain my movie rating system:
Zero Stars: A complete and utter worthless piece of shit, a film both bad and offensive at the same time. Roger and Me is a perfect example.
1 Star: Absolute drek, the kind of movie where you can feel brain cells die while you watch it. Examples include Napoleon Dynamite and Alone in the Dark.
2 Stars: Mediocre. A film that really isn't all that good but may have one or two redeeming features, such as a cool line, or effects scene. Jaws 3 falls into this category.
3 Stars: Good, but not quite great. Worth buying the DVD when it comes out. Examples: A Nightmare on Elm Street Part Three: Dream Warriors, Ghostbusters 2, Terminator 2 Judgement Day, Lethal Weapon, Lake Placid
4 Stars: Outstanding. The kind of film that comes together almost flawlessly. Examples: Full Metal Jacket, A Few Good Men, Peter Jackson's Lord of the Rings films, the original Nightmare on Elm Street.
5 Stars: All time greatness, a film that has stood the test of time and remains thrilling even though you've seen it a dozen times before. Examples: Ghostbusters, Jaws, the original classic Star Wars trilogy, Star Trek 2 the Wrath of Khan, the original 1954 Godzilla.