Explosions.
Robots.
Flying.
Cartoon plot.
Good acting.

Iron Man is a great movie for 15-year-old boys.

Yup, that’s my review.

Strangely, it makes me think about Greek mythology and Shakespeare, though.

All of these superheros are the modern mythical figures, with their archetypal flaws and falls. These stories are big stories with broad strokes, but together they’re avatars representing different aspects of life.

I find it interesting that the person with some ability concept can be told in so many ways: the psychology/revenge/torture of Batman, the young and poor Spider-man, the powerful and narcissistic Iron Man, the oppressed X-men, and then there’s Daredevil, Ghost Rider, Hellboy, Superman, Hulk… Each of them have their own sense of justice, and yet each of them have their own flaws and internal struggles.

What do you think? Which superhero is your favourite and appeals to you? Can you identify with any of them?

Tagged: iron man on Tuesday, June 3, 2008 · 1 Comment »