Here there will most probably be spoilers, I'll try to avoid them as much as possible, but I get the feeling I can't convey what I liked and didn't from this movie without potentially spoiling just little bits. If you don't like that, I'll just give you the quick summary: Go see this movie! It's fun, it's funny, it's the most realistic type super hero movie I've ever seen, and they just did so much great and right here. A must see summer flick.

Now then, with that said. Iron Man was a fantastic flick. They leaned heavily on the version of Iron Man from Marvel's Ultimate version of the character, which I personally loved since that's the version of Iron Man I dig the most. Robert Downey Jr. was the perfect choice here as he plays the egotistical, womanizing bastard of early Tony with great aplumb, humor, and style. He's a hateable guy in some of his actions, but Downey still makes him likeable enough that you can see why the people close to him stick by him.

The relationship between Stark and Dr. Yensen is very very good. The friendship they develop while in the captivity of The Ten Rings (and I think all long time comics fans like myself will understand where our logical progression to the next film is going, kudos for that as well as now they can flow directly into the next movie like it's an extension of this one, rather then something they'd have to have a certain level of disconnect, and building of the villian off of) feels real, honest, and it's an emotional moment when that bond is broken. The romance between Stark and Pepper Potts is also spot on, and great to watch, as it's not the ham-fisted sort of thing we're used to from so many super flicks. Stark and Jim Rhodes also have a wonderful friendship that is by turns endearing, and occasionally makes you say "why the hell does Jim put up with this guy?". Great work on the relationships.

Ok, let's talk about the suit and the tech then. The suit looks great, there's some dodgy science used throughout sure, but I think they follow the rule of sci fi very well, that rule being "as long as you can properly and clearly explain how something works, it's all good". I also like that Stark doesn't treat it like some heavy burden or big responsibility. To be honest, that always rang false to me in his portrayal in the comics, if you have something that can fly, and makes you almost completely impervious to harm, you are gonna be elated to put that thing on and use it. That is how they play it here. I also like that they include plenty of scenes and time to Tony developing the armor, and going through trial and error. I appreciate that kind of craft and the aversion to taking short cuts, it allows the audience to understand how the armor works along with Tony. They perfectly play how the armor can effect Tony's medical issues in the finale.

Speaking of the finale...STAY THROUGH THE CREDITS PEOPLE!!! The rumors are true, and as a big fan of The Ultimates, I absolutely marked out hard to see that role, with that actor, on the screen. I'm trying hard not to spoil it for people that haven't heard about it.

I can't really find anything wrong with this flick honestly, for it's genre, for what it is, and I think that's how you have to judge these things; it's simply fantastic and something you need to see on the big screen. I also look forward to picking up the DVD, and I think that's the true test of any films true merits, would you want to own it? For me, hell yes.

I'd give Iron Man 4 stars.