Iron Man 2 (2010) — Review
Robert Downey Jr.’s strongest moments buried under franchise machinery. Black Widow’s intro, War Machine’s recasting, and Whiplash wasted. Iron Man 2 at 5/10.
This page collects the films directed by Jon Favreau reviewed at Master of Worlds — currently “Iron Man (2008)” and “Iron Man 2 (2010)”. Each review treats the direction as part of the film’s storytelling rather than as spectacle or celebrity. The collection grows as further titles are reviewed.
Robert Downey Jr.’s strongest moments buried under franchise machinery. Black Widow’s intro, War Machine’s recasting, and Whiplash wasted. Iron Man 2 at 5/10.
Robert Downey Jr., Jon Favreau, and the cave construction sequence that built a franchise. The casting decision that built Marvel Studios. Iron Man at 9/10.