OK, let me start by saying that all of the commentary about this movie falling short of the previous installments is ridiculous. If someone tells you that it's not good and that you should wait for the DVD, punch that person in the throat. This movie is great...really great.
Yes, this movie is over the top. But it's a superhero movie. How is grandiose a bad thing?
The cast is terrific, led once again by Robert Downey, Jr who is one of the best casting decisions in the last 10 years of the motion picture industry. Paltrow reprises her role as Pepper Potts but gets to break loose a little which is quite fun. Guy Pearce is a worthy villain, Don Cheadle flexes his sidekick muscle, and Ben Kingsley is simply wonderful.
And now for a little about the plot. IM3 picks up in the aftermath of The Avengers. (If you don't remember that bit of paradise, go watch it again.) A series of bombings by enigmatic terrorist the Mandarin has left US intelligence agencies confused by a lack of evidence. After the near death of his friend, Stark longs for revenge. Following a brazen attack on Stark's home, the world fears him dead. But alas, he is very much alive and his journey to solve the mystery of the Mandarin commences.
The third installment was directed by Shane Black, not Jon Favreau so you might expect a huge difference in the overall tone and feel of the series. However, Black directs a film that fits well with the first 2 movies.
Lastly, I wanted to add a few little extras. First, if you can, see this in IMAX. It will blow your ever-loving mind. Especially the skydiving scene! Second, the credit sequence is one of the best I've seen in recent years. It's right up there with the Skyfall credit sequence. Really stylish and cool. Third, make sure to stay through the very end of the credits. You'll want to see the extra scene!
You pay for the whole seat, but trust me, you will only need the edge. I enthusiastically give it a strong A+!!
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