Let's just get this out of the way: the original "Iron Man" is a great film. One of the best superhero movies ever made. Riding the heels of a movie like that certainly raises expectations and "Iron Man 2" fails to meet them. While the special effects are as exceptional this time around as they were in the first film, it's the story and especially the dialogue that fall short. The snappy exchanges between Stark and the crew really made the first movie stand out from your typical superhero flick. The actors here do the best they can with what is ultimately an uninspired and overstuffed script. The overall ride is still fairly enjoyable thanks to Downey and co. but it's still a missed opportunity that falls short of a recommendation from us.
Bryce **1/2
Landon **
BANGERANG SCORE: **
