Iron Man - Preview

I am so excited about this, my dad is like all into comic book and stuff, and I am kindof into the whole superhero, thing, lol what am I saying I love them, I can't wait!!

I heard that this movie doesn't really go into Stark's alcoholism that much--that might be saved for the inevitable sequel. Kinda sucks, really, because that plays a major role in Tony Stark's overall character

I've enjoyed the trailer for this movie, too, an intend to see it, but to me, it seems to lack its own distinct flavor that others like Raimi's SPIDER-MAN or even Ang Lee's HULK had. Raimi brought his frenetic blend of dark but ridiculous humor and pacing to SPIDER-MAN. Lee had the split-screen and ultra-saturated primary colors. Even Singer's X-MEN movies (not X3) and Mark Steven Johnson's DAREDEVIL had ultrarealistic interpretations and evident adherene to certain eras of the comics, respectively. I watch the Iron Man trailers and I feel like I'm watching the preview to a high-quality, but still another cookie-cutter action comedy with some cut-and-dry comic book imagery in the suit. I'm sure it will be fun and though I'm not familiar with Favreau as a director I'm confident he'll make Tony Stark / Iron Man an enjoyable character, but I wonder how effective the rest of it will be -- the psychology and comlexity that most Marvel characters have in terms of one flaw, be it Peter Parker's clutziness, Bruce Banner's repressed anger or, in Tony Stark's case, the alcoholism, which Favreau says in interviews isn't really a part of this film but, frankly, as an origin story, I have to wonder why they'd leave a character-defining trait like that out.

That excite-o-meter needs to go to eleven. Downey Jr, Howard, Bridges, Paltrow, Swank, Jackson. This could make those old past their prime critics goe "wow maybe there's something to these comics"



STEVE HOLT!

It's tempting to bump it up Kris. The new trailer is pretty great. Saw it in a theater with an audience for the first time last night in front of Resident Evil 3. People were really into it, lot of cheering.

The Excite-O-Meter is teetering. It may yet end up being bumped to a 5.

As excited as you seem Josh, and esp given this preview is quite old and theres a new, incredibly awesoem trailer, im really shocked you dint add a "6" to the exite-o-meter scale, this movie is going to be unbelievable.

2007 Just came. I have 2 wait another year? Im 2 big of a fan. I hope Rachel McAdams get the part because she is my favorite actress. 2008, oh yeah I will b turning 17!

Is it 2008 yet? I can't wait to see this film! Oh, did I mention I was a die hard Iron Man fan? Is it 2008 yet?

Hello Josh,
I just have to comment on your great Iron Man preview. It is refreshing to read someone who sees Robert for the amazing talent that he is and for the wonderful person he is. He is definitely and actor's actor, the consummate professional and he is coming into a time where everyone is going to realize this. His life is good and he is happy and healthy.

I just saw a screening of "Fur" last Thursday and I can't stop thinking about it ....he is extraordinary as Lionel. He expresses more with his eyes than an ordinary actor could with 1000 words.

Thank you so much .... look forward to more of you articles.