The casting of Robert Downey to play Tony Stark was genius...he's the perfect guy to play him. I'm glad Downey was willing to do it. Downey may not seem like a superhero type...but he's exactly like Tony Stark in real life.
Tony Stark is a somewhat brilliant inventor, an asshole and an ex alcholic and Robert Downey is a somewhat brilliant actor, an asshole and an ex drug addict. Best actor character match for a Superhero movie ever...seriously.
Honestly...it's almost like Downey modeled his acting career after Tony Stark long before he ever knew he'd play him. I don't have doubt Downey is a fan of the Iron Man character...there's no way he could have nailed the character and so perfectly captured the essence of Tony Stark's baggery if he wasn't.
I enjoyed it...didn't see the surprise ending though.

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