Stark Days Ahead.

Tony Stark of course. Ironman, the first summer blockbuster is out of the gate, and after how much I enjoyed it, I've got my hopes up, way up for the rest of the summer movie season.
Of course I knew I would (or should) love Ironman. Jon Favreau is someone who's involvement in a project almost always ensures my enjoyment of said project, especially as a director (kinda like Kevin Smith)
Robert Downey jr. is such a ridiculously talented actor. Yes, he's suffered through a very public, notorious battle with drug addictions, which detractors everywhere must use to undermine his efforts, but let's be real, the man can act. The man has serious talent, in my opinion anyway, and I think he proves that time and time again. Maybe that's just my little quirk, my little personality flaw speaking, which drives me to appreciate people because of their flaws, not despite them, but I don't think so. I was more than confident Downey would shine, and his being cast as Tony Stark was excellent. He adds an undeniable element to the movie that would otherwise be missing.
The supporting cast: Jeff Bridges, Gwyneth Paltrow, Terrence Howard; even without seeing the movie how could this be a miss I ask you?
Ok, talented director, great cast, so far so good. Now, all we need is an intelligently written script with witty dialog, good special effects and tons of action. Check, check and mate.
I'm not even going to try to write a review. I mean in all reality there is nothing I can say that hasn't already been said, and more eloquently I'm sure. The only thing I can really impart is that this movie not only lived up to my expectations,(which I always try, usually without success, to keep as low as possible) and then exceeded them. There is no misery greater to me then to build something (or someone for that matter) up and then have it turn out to be a bitter disappointment. Such is life I guess, but because I'm an eternal optimist, those moments when something, (or someone) actually does pleasantly turn out as good, or better than you had hoped are so sweet, they counteract the bitter ones. Now here's hoping I have far more sweet movie moments that bitter ones this summer.
PS, when you do endeavor to see Ironman, stay until all the credits are done rolling. There is one final scene you can't miss. I dunno I kinda really want to start building up my hopes for this entire franchise, even though logic always prevails and tells me to keep my hopes and enthusiasm in check, sometimes I just can't help it.