coolbeans said:
Ok...keep in mind how I tried to split up "writing" into specific categories before: there's also the plot, pacing, dialogue, etc. As far as dialogue, in most cases I'd agree, but that stupid kid in IM3 would probably qualify as having a few "yippies" in there, as if that's really world-ending. I didn't. I've only grouped them b/c of how the initial comment I quoted was phrased. Yes, I find IM2 is the clear weak link of that trilogy too. Regardless of that, both do a shitty job in important respects when it comes to writing. Bullshit that's the only reason IM3 gets slammed by the fans. Continuity-wise, it changed him from Iron Man to "Tin Man" for the sake of bringing up "prototypes," had a Pepper Brooks in yoga pants beating up a fire-belching idiot, and a bunch of other idiotic ideas for the sake of moving the plot forward. Sure, I still really like RDJ's acting as Stark but that can only carry a film so far. |
Operation House Party is still one of the most magical film moments I've ever seen in theaters. You heard the guessing throughout the packed IMAX theater I was in. I heard "heartbreaker?" "Hulkbuster" then just holy crap it's like FORTY FREAKING SUITS IN ATTACK FORMATION followed by thunderous applause and "take em to church!"
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