Iron Man 2

Going into Iron Man 2 I didn't really know what to expect. I jumped on the chance to see it early. The longer you wait, the more reviews you hear and even if you don't think they'll influence your thinking, a lot of times they do. They say sequels are never as good as the original. If this is the norm, then Iron Man 2 breaks the mold. I enjoyed Iron Man 2 to the fullest! The story was just about as fast paced as the original (if not slightly slower) and it worked. It kept me entertained and interested the whole way, even during the down times. The acting was good, although the characters could have used a bit more development, particularly the main antagonist, Ivan Vanko. The action was awesome as can be expected of nearly any Marvel movie, especially with such a crowd favorite as Iron Man. The special effects and visuals were good, on par with the first Iron Man. From start to finish, Iron Man 2 helped me to remember what a purely fun movie is. I would give Iron Man 2 an 8 out of 10.