Iron Man Movie

[Grim]

Saw it earlier. It was a great movie, no doubt.

A few nitpicks though, cause these could've made the movie a lot better:

I felt too much attention was given to Tony Stark's transition to Iron Man, and focus on Iron Man himself was lacking. True, it's the first movie in a possibly long series, but I was expecting more asskicking from Mr. Repulsor Blast.

They only showed what, one skirmish outside the USA? The last fight was a wee bit too short, and a little lacking in oomph as well - I felt Iron Monger was defeated waaay too early and easily.

Also, there were some scenes which I think could've served better if they were switched around.

The flashback after the opening, I thought it could've been better if it were shown first, everything chronologically.

Or maybe that's just because I watched the trailer too many times and got used to the order of the storytelling.

Lastly,

there were too many sappy lines, especially with regards to Iron Man's conscience leading his new direction.

I just didn't like those.

That being said, this was a great movie, like I said. I loved the first flight test outside his place. Man, that scene was awesome. I was literally wishing I had one of them suits in my closet.

Plus, the soundtrack was really fitting. Yes, they got a lot of inspiration from the first Guitar Hero game haha. I first thought using Black Sabbath's "Iron Man" was forcing a bad idea, but in retrospect it wasn't bad at all, in fact it was rather good. Opening up with "Back in Black" was really something though.

I guess not putting everything out there all at once is a good idea, since it'll make sure Iron Man 2 has a hungry audience.

Did I say it was a great movie?