Ironman: Impressions

In the recent flood of howling mammoths, transexual rock stars, zombies, innumerable vantage points and sixty-one year old commandos the last place anyone would expect to find a believable hero would be from a comic book. The news is in, no not from the analysts, they are too busy trying to find out whether or not the film pulled a large enough share of the female population, the people speak with the sum of $100 million; Ironman is the first believable film of 2008.

Despite its obvious share of scientific impossibilities, Ironman thrives on convincing us that we can achieve the same power as Tony Stark. The power of Ironman is not mystical or genetic in origin, it is the result of scientific experimentation – trial and error that begins in the most humble of origins, a cave! By convincing us that if we invested enough time and money we could become Ironman, we have been convinced that Ironman is real. 

Ironman has its share of flaws and is in not a perfect film, however it is the first great film of 2008. With a load of comical moments and instances of intense poignancy Ironman is worth the price of admission and I highly recommend it.