It's the number one movie of the summer (so far), and for good reason. Jon Favreau, like
Batman Begins' Christopher Nolan, has respect for both the legacy of the comic book,
and the smarts of his audience. Character and story development do matter, and make the actual
moments of action count. While the finale of Iron Man is its weakest link, it takes
nothing away from the rest of its success. Beyond Favreau's fast-paced, sleek direction, this California cruiser maintains its altitutde on the high-flying
performance of Robert Downey Jr., who gives Iron Man a sense of mischief and humanity. We
can't wait for the Iron Man sequel, too.