Men in lab coats with funny little half glasses have run a series of tests on us and after watching the full Iron Man trailer below science has concluded that we could not be more excited about this movie right now without becoming a danger to ourselves and the very fabric of the universe. You can also see the trailer in HD at IGN.
Really, could this look more entertaining? Robert Downey Jr has clearly nailed the role of Tony Stark and could not be having more fun. The snarky relationship between he and Pepper Potts (Gwyneth Paltrow) looks like, rather than getting in the way as romance does in most superhero movies, it could be one of the best sources of comedy. Jon Favreau's comic timing in the editing also looks spot on. Love the gag of the fire extinguisher coming on after Stark smashes into one of his very expensive cars.
There are clearly still a couple of effects shots to be cleaned up, but that aside this looks like great fun. Advanced word from viewers of an unfinished print is that the film is terrific and from this we can well believe it. Fingers very firmly crossed.
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