My expectations were lowered going in after reading the early reviews and the general concensus so far seems to be that the first film is superior.

What a load of crap.

I thoroughly enjoyed this movie and will probably be going back to see at least one more time. So much more fun than the original and RDJ is as entertaining as ever. It's pretty much the perfect blockbuster.

Anyone else seen it?

Not yet, I plan to see it this weekend...any cool cars in this movie?...the first had the Audi R8.

i thought the movie had cool action scenes but really it was a very boring movie with like 20% action and 80% shit talk.... iron man >>>>>> iron man 2

Man it's out in Europe already? I'm pretty sure it doesn't release in the states until the 8th.

It got bogged down in trying to set up the Avengers, the whole "element" story was like a ridiculous Disney children's movie, The main villian was barely used and the whole thing was just not so great.

That said, I was entertained. I figure as long as you don't expect it to be nearly as good as the first one, you'll be entertained.

Can you explain how exactly the first Iron Man was better? I'll be the first to admit the sequel has more flaws, but the good far outwieghs the bad. I don't think I've ever so strongly disagreed with the majority on any movie!

An Audi R8 Cabriolet :P

I prefered IM2 to IM1 too

but I dont know if it is because it was better or because my expectation were lower ...

I'll have to watch Iron Man again so they're both fresh in my mind. I just... I can't think of anything particularly special about that movie. The only real standout was Robert Downey Jr., and he's just as much a joy to watch in the sequel.

I didn't think Iron Man I was that great... I will watch II at some point though.