Downey Jr and the supporting cast are so perfectly placed we're already looking forward to the bound-to-be-better sequel.

With many superhero movies, all you get is the surface of the illusion. With "Iron Man," you get a glimpse into the depths. You get the feeling, for example, of a functioning corporation.

Årets første store superheltefilm skuffer ikke. I hænderne på Jon Favreau er Iron Man blevet en både troværdig, velmotiveret og underholdende actionfilm...

...is the rare comic-book movie that makes the prospect of a sequel seem like a promise instead of a threat.