Robert Downey Jr: Iron-Man

Hero's aren't born.  They're BUILT!

Genre:  Action / Adventure / Comedy
Players:  Robert Downey Jr. / Terrence Howard / Jeff Bridges / Gwyneth Paltrow
Summary:  When wealthy industrialist Tony Stark is forced to build an armored suit after a life-threatening incident, he ultimately decides to use its technology to fight against evil.

Opinions:  I wasn't much of an Iron Man follower when I was a kid.  Ironman was much bigger decades before I even decided I liked comics.  But I am aware of the universe, I definitely know Marvel....almost as much as I know DC Comics.  I went into this movie with no expectations and came out a follower.  A true believer as it were.  Not since Superman (Christopher Reeves) can I honestly say that we have a Marvel property that has the potential of a Hollywood franchise in the making.  I never would of picked Downey Jr. for this part and yet he's in top form.  I can almost see the 3 picture deal he already had signed before they began filming this movie.  You will not be disappointed to say the least.  I see a legend in the making here.  I know I'm kind of getting ahead of myself here in this day and age of special effects, dvd, behind the scenes....but what I see is a Marvel property that is just as old as Superman.  I see a star in the lead who has the clout and the acting chops to meet the challenge (I think he did).....and I see an actor who could use something to revitalize his career.  I see Marvel Studios learning from each and every outing to the big screen, and coming out with bigger and better properties to meet the challenge.  Here's a studio who isn't taking baby steps anymore....where DC is pretty much back at the drawing board.  If there is ever a picture that could immortalize one character/actor for the next 30 years.  Ironman is going to be that picture.  Robert Downey Jr....beware what you wish for.  5 out of 5 stars.