BrianSez's Review

Summary - Good 3.0

I went in to this with low expectations (yes, I’m one of those “see sequels on DVD” kind of guys), and IM2 didn’t do a whole heck of a lot to over-achieve. Sure, it was a lot of fun – with cool action, interesting plot, lots of eye-candy, and requisite smarminess from Robert Downey Jr — so it is worth going — just don’t expect to be floored. Don’t worry though, you won’t be bored — the non-stop rollercoaster of hard charging events and effects will keep you very entertained.

Acting - Good 3.0

Robert Downey Jr gets plenty of chuckles with his sarcastic narcissist shtick. He is so perfect for that role. Scarlett Johansson trumps Gwyneth Paltrow in this movie with her hot looks and Angelina like action. Mickey Rourke continues his comeback in this role – but it didn’t really give him a chance to show his stuff as he did in ‘The Wrestler.’ The rest was just a blur of appearances: Jeff Bridges, Terence Howard, John Slattery. Seemed to be a bit of an overkill for what they must have paid for. And for those of you Silicon Valley insiders – did you catch the cameo by Larry Ellison?

Film - Good 3.0

Well done and hard charging action and special effects, so-so acting from most, and a decent plot. Nevertheless, a solid money-making recipe and a good time for movie goers.

Edge - Risqué 2.0

Reality - Supernatural 3.1

7 Comments

• Wick Aug 1, 2010 1:39AM

  Regarding Snackula’s Review
  Tough but fair, Snackula, and especially well argued.

• Wick May 22, 2010 10:08PM

  Regarding SnowMan’s Review
  “As an aside, now that the real Senator Specter from PA lost his primary bid, do they have to recast that role?” Good one.

• Demona May 17, 2010 8:51AM

  I agree with brien sez.. lol.. but that would be interesting wick. not to say that it would be the best.. but you never know, right?

• Wick May 14, 2010 11:46PM

  How about her and Halle Berry in a double bill?

• BrianSez May 14, 2010 11:41PM

  Regarding Wick’s Review
  Scarlett Jo – Unintentionally ridiculous? Perhaps…. but I was so distracted by her hotness, I never noticed! ;^)

• Demona May 7, 2010 11:50PM

  Regarding Demona’s Review
  thanks man.. i appreciate it! It was a great flick!

• BrianSez May 6, 2010 9:19PM

  Regarding Demona’s Review
  Loved your review Demona!

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