A good word to describe this movie is “awesome”. But I’ve felt that way about all the Iron Man movies. What makes this one a little different is that it focuses on Tony Stark as a man, not just Iron Man. I’m not sure how I feel about all his anxiety attacks. They just kind of happened at random, and they were kind of unbelievable to me. Some humor was actually added to these scenes of his anxiety attacks, so that made them interesting. They did make him seem less of a self-involved jerk, although I feel like most of us could always see a little of the nice guy behind the bluster. I love Tony Stark. I love his quick wit, his self-confidence. But I always like the side of him who cares, especially how he cares for Pepper. I also am not sure how I feel about the ending. I can’t say what it is, or it would be a big spoiler for many of you, but I was kind of surprised. I hope Iron Man returns for Avengers 2. We shall see. Oh, and on a side note, I loved the character of the little boy that helped him. That was a nice touch in the movie.
So, is this my favorite of the Iron Man movies? I don’t think so. Hubby didn’t like it as well because there was too much Tony Stark and not enough Iron Man. I don’t think that’s why it’s not my favorite. I love all three movies. I just think I like the first one the most. I usually like originals better than sequels. Not always, but usually. Each movie had its good points. It’s really close, but I vote for original Iron Man.
How about you? Have you seen all three movies? Which one was your favorite?
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Definitely the first movie, but the third one was waaaaaaay better than the second. I didn’t like number 2 very much at all.
I liked them all, but I think I agree with your order.
I haven’t seen any of them, but my husband has and he loves them. He’s itching to see the third movie but won’t until he can rent it. Knowing him, he probably won’t care so much about the human side of Iron Man 3 (he is a guy and loves the action and special effects most LOL), but I think he’ll enjoy it. 😀 Thanks for telling us about movies you watch and books you read. If they ever sound interesting, I check them out. I still like that one with Demi Moore you suggested the best because of the twist it had. Something with “Light” in the title. I hate it when my mind goes blank.
I often wonder if anyone even cares about my opinion, so I’m glad to know I helped you decide on entertainment. Lol.
That was Half Light. :). It’s my favorite movie.
That’s the title! I kept confusing it with Haunting Light. LOL It was a good movie. 😀
I enjoyed him in Iron Man 3, a LOT, but the first one is what started it all, so yeah… The Avengers movie was good, too. Hubby and I watched it again last night.
I also watched Half Light because of your recommendation. Sooo didn’t see that ending coming!!! I’m not a huge fan of the movies Demi Moore has been cast in. Her acting is fine, but some of the roles she’s played aren’t the greatest. But, I liked her in this movie! Great part. Great story line. 🙂
Oh, I LOVED the Avengers. I’ve really liked all the Marvel movies. I think Captain America was my least favorite, and I still liked it.
She almost didn’t seem like Demi Moore in this movie, did she?
She really didn’t seem like Demi Moore! Maybe she had a different agent or something.
I LOVED Iron Man 3. Loved. Especially since the movie incorporated more Don Cheadle and Gwyneth Paltrow.
Don’t freak out, but I had no idea who Iron Man was when the first movie came out. But my guy did. So we went to the theater and I wasn’t expecting anything at all, except maybe some good action. MAN WAS I SURPRISED!! I walked out of the theater in pure awe. The second movie was okay, but nowhere near as good as the first one IMO. The third? The third comes in second behind the first. Oh, and Avengers was pretty darn good too… I’d probably rank them Iron Man, Avengers, Iron Man 3, and finally Iron Man 2.
I would only change your ranking by putting the Avengers in front…but just barely. And Thor will have to go in there somewhere. Captain America was my least favorite of all of the Avenger group, but I still liked it. I think both Thor and Iron Man are HOT characters. 😉