Geek Freek

Boffo box office for Iron Man.

Film succeeds in large part to Robert Downey Jr.'s deft channeling of Vince Vaughn circa Swingers and above grade script. I imagine director Favreau responded to hip, net-play dialogue and predatory one-nighters; the only aspects really differentiating Iron Man from other super hero cinema.

Live/CGI effects fusion is primarily seamless, but action sequences are a bit lethargic, especially anti-climatic finale. Scenes of flight and weaponry use are most fun in a film that never takes itself too seriously. Good thing. Because execution of story beats are far too sloppy for deep meaning. This is pure comic book panel. All involved get it. Jeff Bridges especially. His sleaze performance is the cream of unintentional laugh. Character's final jaunt as a metal gear solid Godzilla is painfully awkward especially as Bridges explains reasons for erratic weapon misfire.

Fun(ny) movie.