Marvel Watch: "Iron Man 3"
Iron Man 3
Marvel's phase 2 begins in banging style, as Tony Stark returns to the screen in a solid continuation of his character arc in his own films, and a sequel of sorts to The Avengers. It also took me by surprise, which was good, and it didn't go directly with the Extremis arc, which was nice.
The film started with a different style, with the song Blue, and a trip to the past, including a welcome cameo from Yinsen. We learn about extremis, about Maya Hansen, and Aldrich Killian. The Mandarin makes random threats and explosions, which has everyone unnerved, including the newly named Iron Patriot. While Rhodey goes on a Mandarin hunt, Tony threatens the Mandarin, loses his house, and befrends a kid. There are multiple attacks from extremis-powered villains, which look stellar. And the final battle at Roxxon was beautiful, if not as amazing as the chitauri attack in The Avengers.
There were multiple references to The Avengers, and Tony's reaction to it, namely anxiety. It ended on a good note, Tony being a changed man, but always realizing he's Iron Man. It leaves the door open in an interesting way for the future, and we got a promise that Iron Man will return. The end scene was a surprise; I expeted Tony in space, but instead we got a welcome return from Dr. Banner!
Overall, a solid entry and a good start to Phase 2.
Marvel's phase 2 begins in banging style, as Tony Stark returns to the screen in a solid continuation of his character arc in his own films, and a sequel of sorts to The Avengers. It also took me by surprise, which was good, and it didn't go directly with the Extremis arc, which was nice.
The film started with a different style, with the song Blue, and a trip to the past, including a welcome cameo from Yinsen. We learn about extremis, about Maya Hansen, and Aldrich Killian. The Mandarin makes random threats and explosions, which has everyone unnerved, including the newly named Iron Patriot. While Rhodey goes on a Mandarin hunt, Tony threatens the Mandarin, loses his house, and befrends a kid. There are multiple attacks from extremis-powered villains, which look stellar. And the final battle at Roxxon was beautiful, if not as amazing as the chitauri attack in The Avengers.
There were multiple references to The Avengers, and Tony's reaction to it, namely anxiety. It ended on a good note, Tony being a changed man, but always realizing he's Iron Man. It leaves the door open in an interesting way for the future, and we got a promise that Iron Man will return. The end scene was a surprise; I expeted Tony in space, but instead we got a welcome return from Dr. Banner!
Overall, a solid entry and a good start to Phase 2.
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