Iron Man vs Robin Hood...Round One Goes To?

'Iron Man' leads 'Robin Hood' at box office

On Friday Night, round one has got to go to Iron Man 2 that grossed  nearly 15 million, while Robin Hood only earned near in it's opening night. Russell Crowe's Robin Hood was projected to earn more money in it's box office debut but since the power is still with Iron Man 2, the winner of this weekend box office could be anyone's guess.

Iron Man 2 Review: Uh Dullville!

Sorry, I've been a little MIA lately, but when you’re sick as a dog with the impression that time and space itself have become, so irreverent to the point where if you can’t even muster up enough strength to leave your house, then of course the earth should stop turning…right?

However, I did sneak away to see the all-powerful and anticipated movie Iron Man 2. So basically here is what I think off the cuff. The film is again directed by Jon Faverau and distributored by Paramount.

Basically, the sequel to Marvel’ss newest highly successful franchise left me feeling a little but disappointed and sad. I mean off the top of my head, there wasn’t any sense of danger ever surrounding Robert Downey Jr.’s character Tony Stark, throughout the entire movie, the film was pretty much boring, except for the first forty-five minutes and last thirty, Tony Stark only put on the suit four times, questionable scenes in the film like Iron Man getting drunk, and oh yes who can forget about the lack of character development. Oh and if you have seen  Iron Man 2 already and are confused by my comments, then I am here to tell you that the film is supposed to lean towards an action film, rather than the lackadaiscal film you just witnessed..I promise you, really it is! 

Lack of character development was huge in the sad demise of the movie’s potential and a great script too, but I digress. Let's stay focused here. I mean yes, Mickey Rourke’s acting ability can’t be denied, but how in the heck can he perform it without given any lines of meaningful scenes? His character of Whiplash was kind of a waste and should have been used more in the film. He was just forgotten in the middle of the film, reappeared in the end for the climax against Iron Man, and then was easily defeated. Sam Rockwell ‘s character Justin Hammer was a far more threat to Tony Stark, then Whiplash in so many ways. Character development wasn’t the only problem like I have stated above but it stood out more. The addition of Samuel L. Jackson’s character Nick Fury and Scarlett Johansson’s character Natalie Rushman/Natasha Romanoff seemed to be just added to the film for the sole reason promote the upcoming “Avengers” movie coming in 2012. Oh and I wasn’t buying the best friend chemistry of Don Cheadle’s character, Lt. Colonel James “Rhodey” Rhodes and Tony Stark for the reason it just seemed fake. Last but not least is Gwyneth Paltrow's character, Pepper Potts, who has more screen time this go around, but seems like the only reason she is around is to kiss Tony Stark on a rooftop at the end.

I could go on and on, about questioning why they put certain scenes in the movie and why the plot itself felt so “lazy” over and over. The only reason I can come up with on why this sequel didn’t live up to the hype of the first film is due to the amount of writers they had working on the script. The first film had four, while Iron Man 2 just had one. Oh well it is what it is, a limp rather than a running start to the summer of the movie blockbusters, we all look forward to every year.  If you think I am wrong then tell me I am wrong but if I am right then so be it. The film is making mad money, but it was originally predicted to break several box office records, but ended up not breaking not a single one. Well shucks!

Iron Man 2: A Must See!!!

Here ye here ye, the summer’s first blockbuster is finally upon us today and it’s called Marvel’s Iron Man 2. Yes, movie goers Robert Downey Jr. is back as Tony Stark, the wealthy playboy who has all the fun gadgets, oh and also as suit he slips on from time to time. Unlike the first film, Tony Starks is now known as Iron Man throughout the public, instead of hiding in the shadows, but his overexposure of his new personal has made him cockier and that has attracted a new enemy named, “Whiplash,” played by Mickey Rourke.

Some people are saying the this film’s plot is reminiscent of Rocky III, where the character Rocky Balboa, gets so wrapped up with the fame and fortune associated with being the boxing champion of the world, that he loses his belt to a much hungrier boxer, Clubber Lang. Rocky must remember what made him successful and with some help from family and friends he fight his way back to reclaim his bet from Clubber Lang.

Jon Favreau directed both the first installment and this sequel. The first film’s gross revenue pull in an estimated amount of $585,133,287 and all bets that it’s sequel Iron Man 2 will supersede it by leaps and bounds. For example, on its opening midnight shows Thursday, Paramount’s Iron Man 2 open to a 7.5 million debut, while it’s presence is already being felt in 53 other countries already raking in $132 million. So if you have been saving up your movie watching money for months, in hopes of a sure thing for your bottom dollar, then look no future to Iron Man 2. It should be a thrill ride. Critics are giving it a 3 out of 5 star rating and Rotten Tomatoes are giving it a 71% on their Tomatometer.

Things to look for in the sequel: actress Scarlett Johanasson, providing the “eye candy” for the male audiences dressed in a skin tight cat suit, actor Don Cheadley replaces Terrence Howard as James "Rhodey" Rhodes-Tony's best friend, Captain American’s shield, a rare glimpse of Thor (opens 2011), and the scene after the credits. Do not leave the movie theater without waiting for the last scene. Trust me!