Iron Man 3

It's raining out. I love the rain. It's not the torrential downpour, just a little more than a drizzle.  What do I love doing on days like this, a movie?  Yes!  So I dragged my son to see Iron Man 3 at a dollar fifty movie.

Although this movie has been out for months, I think it's still fair to share.  A note, there are spoilers.

I enjoyed the movie immensely. It may not be the best Iron Man, but I was taken on a thrill ride. I thought there was just enough of Tony Snark, as in his snarky jabs were just enough to carry a slight edge of mean and wit that made me laugh. I earlier had said Mr Robert Downey, Jr did not wish to film another  Iron Man.  I learned today, filming is taking place in (Georgia?). This information comes from The Today Show 8/27/2013. Yeah!! This movie was fabulous and everything I expected. Love Mr Downey. 

Up front I have never been a Gwyneth Paltrow fan. I don't get the love affair with her. Gwyneth as Pepper is the weakest character in the series.  At the beginning of this movie Pepper is shown to be in charge of Stark Enterprises, very strong and intelligent. During the course of the show her character becomes weaker. Pepper is taken by Guy Pearce as Aldrich Killian. We are to believe she is weak when she is adorned in her workout attire, with her athletic arms and ripped abs showing?  Her hair as if it has been freshly combed and blows in the wind.  She must be terrified because her skin is glistening. Now she is the weak Pepper?  Pepper is the damsel in distress for our hero Iron Man. This just doesn't work for me. 

On the other hand Don Cheadle is amazing and there just isn't enough of him. He is funny, serious, and athletic. I wish there could be a spin off of this character.  The powers that be don't think he could carry one.  I truly think he is a gifted artist. I wanted more of him since the first movie. The play on the War Machine or Iron Patriot armor bit throughout the movie is comical and does lend to the heroic attitude of the movie, since the suit is red white and blue.

The best scenes in the movie are with Ty Simpkins as Harley, a sort of sidekick to Iron Man. This young man is cute and entertaining. The banter between Harley and Tony is just plain fun.

Ben Kingsley is remarkable, as always and he has a great twist. James Badge Dale was great as the bad guy. And who doesn't love his middle name? The rest of the cast were also great.

This movie is rated PG-13, for violence and brief sexual innuendo. I don't remember any foul language although there may have been.  If I had youngsters I would allow my mature kids say 10 and up to see this movie.

Here is a link that has some very excellent information in regards to the Iron Man and Avengers movie.
http://screenrant.com/robert-downey-jr-avengers-2-3-contract/