Let's be honest. Sequels aren't always what the originals were. There are few exceptions. To name a few sequels that are better than their elders I can name off hand: The Dark Knight, The Empire Strikes Back, The Two Towers and Return of the King. That's barely a hand full. It is a rare occasion for a sequel to out shine its predecessor.
Thankfully, I was not wholly disappointed by IM2. But it didn't live up to the first.
The pacing of the movie was nice. It moved along fast and kept me ready to see what would happen next.
Tony Stark dying was unnecessary. I didn't like the direction of the plot, but I saw why they did it. I just didn't like it. Seemed like a cop out to make him discover a new technology. I think they could have taken a more creative direction. Oh well, it was what it was.
My biggest let down of the movie was that there was not enough of Scarlett Johansson. She was smokin' as Natasha Romanoff/Black Widow. The only bone I have to pick with her performance is the lack of a Russian accent. I mean the character is Russian for Pete's sake. I'm going to assume this dropping of the ball is due to Jon Favreau, and not Ms. Johansson.
Here are a few things that I enjoyed about IM2:
B) IM2 was a visual spectacle. I enjoyed the final scene where Tony and Rhodes team up for the big battle. The chase scene was especially enjoyable. Great special effects. You get your moneys worth.
C) Mickey Rourke. Even when he looks like trash his talent shines through. I can't really imagine anyone other playing the part of Whiplash.
**Spoilers Ahead**
D) I could really care less for the Avengers movie. I'm very doubtful that I'll even see it when it comes out. However, I did like the homage to Thor after the credits. It makes me look forward to the movie debut of the Norse God of Thunder.
**End of Spoilers**
Despite the things that let me down about IM2 I enjoyed myself. The movie makes my top five. Here's my top movies for 2010:
1. Robin Hood
2. How To Train Your Dragon
3. Shutter Island
4. Iron Man 2
5. Date Night
6. The Crazies
7. Kick-Ass
8. Alice in Wonderland
9. Book of Eli
10. Remember Me
11. Valentine's Day
12. The Bounty Hunter
***If you'd like to enlarge the picture of Pepper Potts just click on it.
Next in line on my To-See list:
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