i really don't understand how this movie is receiving good reviews. in a nutshell i would say that this movies is incoherent at best, looks like it was made in bits and pieces and just mashed together. what Mr Jon favreau should realize is that in follow up sequel of a huge hit audiences just expect the same movie with few upgrades. the upgrades are here, new suits, new characters but no link to each other. take mickey Rourke's character, poorly developed making him look like a prop, even though his character is dark and really powerful. Samuel Jackson keeps popping up.. not clear what he wants to say or do, even though most fans already know. virtually no chemistry between stark and Potts, they move a notch backwards from the first movie. and the worst character is that of Scarlet's, she has absolutely no idea what she is doing there, what to do with herself. and why did rhodey steal the suit and do nothing when he was directed to allow hammer make those modifications. the best character would be of Jon favreau, as happy, at least he moved up a notch. the movies special effects are the highlights, good production value, thats it.