The film is so wrong but so funny. It pokes fun at Hollywood and what actors will do to get noticed. Sure, there’s the whole “retard” controversy, but most of the antagonism comes from people who haven’t seen it in context. The way that Ben Stiller uses it is so true and makes such a pointed statement, that it’s not offensive at all. Some would say Robert Downey Jr in blackface is offensive, but the Wayans in whiteface and drag isn’t?
If there is anything wrong, it mostly lies with Jack Black. For the most part, he’s unfunny. There is one scene towards the end that is absolutely fantastic.
As a filmmaker, I can really appreciate a lot of the jokes. I probably can’t appreciate it as much as those in the Hollywood system though. Bottom line. If you haven’t seen it yet, go see it.
Iron Man is fantastic. It’s about a multibillionaire, Tony Stark (Robert Downey Jr) who develops powered armor to fight terrorists.
What makes Iron Man so good is how tight the story is. It’s a great example of telling the story on the cut. We get just enough of each scene that it develops the characters and progresses the narrative. You get a real sense that Tony Stark is a real guy which makes it seem like a real movie, not just another comic book movie.
Iron Man has everything, action, comedy, and heart. And unlike most other movies, especially comic book movies, Iron Man’s second act is really strong. It doesn’t drag or ever feel slow. It develops naturally, bringing us into the third act and the final battle almost seamlessly.
