A Few New 'IM3' Stills

Apple has more

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Didn't See That Coming

Yeah, there's a couple nice surprises. This actually looks interesting. Might see this in a theater.



Are people interested? With over 800,000 views from one YouTube source alone in less than 24 hours, yeah, I'd say so.

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Ooh. A Look at 'Iron Man 3'

Okay, I'll go out on a limb. Gwyneth Paltrow is straining to fit into the Iron Woman suit.



















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Just Plain Good

'Iron Man' is shaping up to be not just a hit, but a good movie on top of that. Robert Downey Jr. is perfect for the role -- well-versed in the ways of the world (as a superhero must be), but still just a kid at heart. Should lend Iron Man the gravitas needed to be taken seriously without alienating the kids the movie will be meant for -- think Batman sans all the moping around.

Jon Favreau is getting knocked for his unproven ability to direct (he's done some TV but that's it), but check out the clip -- it's perfectly shot, works as exposition (it explains [non-verbally] how the suit enables Stark to fly), and one can only assume the timing of this plot point is right on. Looks like Favreau not only has the chops needed, he's got a natural affinity for the material -- and that can't be faked.

As for the intangibles, the 'learning to fly' clip had me hooked -- it's just plain good, plays real, and gets you to know and like the protagonist. All in all, pretty effective film-making.

Charlie Bartlett: This Year's Bueller...Or The Other Juno

That's Anton Yelchin as Charlie Bartlett and Robert Downey, Jr. as Principal Gardner (you know when the character's first name is 'Principal' he's in trouble). I've liked this picture since I saw the trailer.

But, then I saw this promo and I didn't like it anymore.

But, then I heard Bob Mondello's review and I like it again. Go figure.

Iron Man

When I first heard that a movie would be made about Iron Man I rolled my eyes -- I'm betting you know what I was thinking -- 'Do we really need another vapid CGI-driven comic book movie'? The answer, of course, is 'no'. But, then I hear Robert Downey Jr. will bring the iron guy to life and my spirits are lifted. Then...I see a still like the one above and I can't wait to see 'Iron Man'. Can this guy act, or what.