Iron Man 2 - 2010

Starring:
Robert Downey JR, Gwyneth Paltrow, Don Cheadle and Scarlett Johansson

Rating:
PG-13 for sequences of intense sci-fi action violence and some language

Movie description:
Tony Stark is back as this time his alter ego Iron Man may be causing some problems with not only the government and his friends but also in the form of a villian called Ivan, who has harnessed the power of the Iron Man suit and creates whips made out of the same material.  Can Tony overcome everything or will he lose everything, his life included?

Review:
Since I loved the first movie there was never any doubt that I would see this one as well.  The trailer showed a fast paced, action filled adventure with a new villian, the movie did not disappoint.  However the opening scene was not as dramatic as the first movie, so I felt it began a lot slower than the first, although as it started right were the last movie left off so I couldn't help but smile.  Aside from the beginning of the movie the rest was very fast paced, the acting was amazing and the few smaller storylines as well as the main one came together perfectly at the end. 

One of my pet peeves is when someone is replaced during a movie sequel/s.  The first movie had an incredible actor as Tony's best friend/military guy and finding out that he got replaced had me worried, as it always does, as you never know if the knew person will fit perfectly or just be another random person.  In this movie though I hated the idea that this person was replaced, you know who if you've seen the first movie, Don fitted the part perfectly and only for a few seconds did I think 'oh he's the replacement'.  Don brought the same attititude and caring to match Tony's and together they made the perfect best friend combination. 

Action, sci-fi, fantasty and comic book lovers will enjoy this movie.  Romantics and Horror fans may want to avoid, but there is some romance if you can hold on through most of the movie. 

***Quick note:  There IS an extra scene at the end of the credits, so make sure you stick around for it.

Thank you for reading,
Alison
Self Proclaimed Movie Critic