Shouldn't be a surprise that I
loved it, and probably as much as the first.
I will admit that the first's story is a lot tighter while the second has a lot more going on with its larger cast of characters - I wouldn't say the pacing drags, there's just a lot more to absorb in a short frame of time & I can see how the bigger ensemble & their arcs could be made accountable for this. It also doesn't have the political relevance the first film had. I didn't seem to get affected by that though, I was totally engaged the whole way through.
Downey again nails Stark to a T, and while he makes a return to his ego-tistical, prick-ish ways he still manages to keep us on his side. Rockwell's Hammer is in fine form, and does an excellent job of portraying used-car-salesman-turned-weapons-dealer (loved his little Hammer dance at the expo). Scenes with Downey & Rockwell in the first act are worth the price of admission alone. I was pleased to see Faverau give himself increased screen time as Happy - he had some great comedic moments. Scar-Jo is serviceable as Black Widow as was Sam as Fury, but I just didn't feel Gwens turn as Pepper (or the romance between her & Stark) this time round & apart from Vankos/Rourkes initial appearance, he never really came across as the uber villain of the piece, which were probably the weakest elements of the film for me.
I'm pleased ILM have really been let off the leash here, because the action sequences are excellent and way more impressive than the original. Whiplash's debut, Tony's Birthday party & the final battle being the standout sequences.
And for the all Marvel fans, yeah stay until after the credits - there's some gold to be had.
This sort of film is the reason I go to the cinema, to be thoroughly entertained & to have a decent laugh.
4.5 stars out of 5
I gave it an extra 1/2 star because of how well War Machine was realized - that being my comic book dream come true. Also neglected to mention that Cheadles' turn as Rhodey made me go "Terrance Who?". He was really that much stronger in the role compared to t
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I will admit that the first's story is a lot tighter while the second has a lot more going on with its larger cast of characters - I wouldn't say the pacing drags, there's just a lot more to absorb in a short frame of time & I can see how the bigger ensemble & their arcs could be made accountable for this. It also doesn't have the political relevance the first film had. I didn't seem to get affected by that though, I was totally engaged the whole way through.
Downey again nails Stark to a T, and while he makes a return to his ego-tistical, prick-ish ways he still manages to keep us on his side. Rockwell's Hammer is in fine form, and does an excellent job of portraying used-car-salesman-turned-weapons-dealer (loved his little Hammer dance at the expo). Scenes with Downey & Rockwell in the first act are worth the price of admission alone. I was pleased to see Faverau give himself increased screen time as Happy - he had some great comedic moments. Scar-Jo is serviceable as Black Widow as was Sam as Fury, but I just didn't feel Gwens turn as Pepper (or the romance between her & Stark) this time round & apart from Vankos/Rourkes initial appearance, he never really came across as the uber villain of the piece, which were probably the weakest elements of the film for me.
I'm pleased ILM have really been let off the leash here, because the action sequences are excellent and way more impressive than the original. Whiplash's debut, Tony's Birthday party & the final battle being the standout sequences.
And for the all Marvel fans, yeah stay until after the credits - there's some gold to be had.
This sort of film is the reason I go to the cinema, to be thoroughly entertained & to have a decent laugh.
4.5 stars out of 5
I gave it an extra 1/2 star because of how well War Machine was realized - that being my comic book dream come true. Also neglected to mention that Cheadles' turn as Rhodey made me go "Terrance Who?". He was really that much stronger in the role compared to t
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