Friday, August 15, 2008

Robert Downey Jr. Talks Iron Man 2

This Great announcement was given by IESB.net:

Fresh off an amazing, multi-layered comedic performance in TROPIC THUNDER, Robert Downey Jr. commented on Iron Man 2, saying that his goals for the movie included not following the superhero formula.

“Our goals are more of the same. The idea that he said he’s Iron Man in part 1…it’s one thing to say it, and it’s another thing to actually evolve to the point where you can live in a heroic fashion. You know, they say, ‘The superhero movie always needs to follow…’ and I said who is that guy? Get him out of here! We want to do what worked for us last time, in a way that evolves. We’re talking about a guy who is put in an extraordinary circumstance, and the people that are around him, and how that creates a sense of family, and how that disrupts whatever forces that we have to say that are working [in his life]. I like the idea of an Iron Man 2 that you’re able to understand various points of view. You’re able to touch on some subjects that are a lot more far reaching, while still grounding it in entertainment.”

What I great idea Downey Jr.! A story about people shrouded in familiarity. The idea of a superhero movie that involves more than just the main character is in my eyes a brilliant idea. When it comes to Downey Jr. He has made some really great films in the past half year (A Scanner Darkly,Charlie Bratlett, Iron Man, and Tropic Thunder) And because of these latest money making flicks he has great potential for other great roles. Such as his upcoming Sherlock Holmes film.

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