Iron Man

I love seeing Marvel Comics made real, at least in general. I never did get into Spider-Man or the Fantastic Four but for the most part, I enjoy passing an afternoon immersed in the realm of superheros.

Iron Man may now be my favorite. Robert Downey Jr. Wow. What an amazing actor his is. I hate that so much of his life real was lost in jail to substance abuse. Why do we jail people who are hurting no one except perhaps themselves? He was amazing in Zodiac, a slow film with impeccable acting. Iron Man may have been made for him. An adult hero. Redemption of a flawed man. Hours later and I'm still reeling from it. This movie was made for my generation; AC/DC (Back in Black - opening scene) and Black Sabbath (Iron Man - last scene) framed this movie. Not coming to DVD soon enough. Might just be worth seeing twice in the theater. Hints of a sequel after the credits. I want more.

Perhaps the best thing about seeing movies in the theater is the previews. There are two more summer movies I'm looking forward to: The Incredible Hulk (Edward Norton! in a fun role?! with Liv Tyler? Awesome) and the newest Indiana Jones.

I love summer.