Sunday, May 4, 2008

So You Want To Be A Superhero

I saw the new Iron Man movie Saturday night - Fantastic! A really good movie.

C. Michael Patton at Renewing the Mind has decided that, if his theological career and ministry doesn't work out, he wants to be Iron Man. Read the fun stuff at: For those of you who like superheros Parchment and Pen
The layout of the movie is genius. There is nothing overdone, and the story is laid out perfectly, helping you to understand everything you need to know about Tony Stark and why and how he becomes Iron Man. This movie has enough of the chills/this-is-so-cool-I-think-I-am-going-to-cry-factor that you will say, “And why didn’t I know about Iron Man?”

This movie was almost too believable. I really think if this pastor/theologian thing does not work out I will become Iron Man. Seriously.
Here's how Christianity Today's reviewer described the movie:
What makes Iron Man so special? Much like Batman, he doesn't really have any mutant superpowers or radioactive accidents to speak of. Tony Stark is a middle-aged, self-made hero with nothing more than his brilliant mind and seemingly endless wealth to combat evil. Part Howard Hughes, part James Bond, his stories offer complex themes of psychological scars and atonement as Stark wrestles with character flaws and personal demons to become a better man. And as a billionaire weapons industrialist, the Iron Man series offers a timely subject concerning capitalism and the ethical use of weapons to keep the peace.

Ah, who am I kidding? It's the armor.
The producers of this movie have not paid me for this review (snicker). For you comic book geeks, be sure and stay through the credits; there is a small surprise (and maybe a preview for the next movie) after the credits are over.

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