“Urgent superhero” music motive? Check
Hero in a wifebeater? Check
CGI helicopters at sunset? Check
Hero questioning the meaning of his role as superhero vs his personal life? Check
Vaguely seen villain vs. US Milliary/industrial complex? Check
Lots and lots of Iron Mans? Check check check.
Directed by Shane Black (Kiss Kiss Bang Bang) and starring Robert Downey Jr., Gwenyth Paltrow, Don Cheadle and Ben Kingsley, this opens May 3rd.
Related: Kevin Feige and Shane Black talk about the movie.
Kingsley seems like he’s trying to sound like Heath Ledger’s Joker – very similar inflection. Not sure THAT’S a good idea. But except for that minor quibble, it looks damn good!
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