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In Iron Man II there is a battle is raging between Stark Industries, the government and the press now that Iron Man has been made public. Tony Stark played by Robert Downey Jr. states that this technology is unlike any other kind in the world and he is trying to protect it by keeping peace. Hammer Industries is trying to get their hands on this technology as they provide the weaponry for the Military. When during a press conference Mr. Stark takes over the video monitor to show the failed attempts of similar technology, he wins the battle with the press. However, his friend Lt. James "Rhoadey" Rhoades, played by Don Cheadle has to do his job and get this technology to the government.

In this superhero themed movie there is good versus evil and we find that there is a support group behind Iron Man to help him succeed on his journey. The lighting of this film allows for the tone to be set and for the various scenes of action and romance. The film includes romance, action with slow motion and freeze frames to the grace of physical actions. Although this is a fictional film you find yourself getting caught up in the possibility of this really being able to happen. There are some of the action scenes that are a little unrealistic, but portrayed well.

This movie is similar in theme to Batman. Both films are based on super heroes that have extraordinary tools they use. They both have the support and influence of others, with Batman it is his butler and with Iron Man it is Pepper Pots, played by Gwyneth Paltrow and his driver. These films display the typical super hero here to save the day. Although, there is a big difference between Batman and Iron Man, it's that Batman's identity is kept a secret and Iron Man's isn't. This may be part of the reasoning for the raging issues with the government and media because they know who to target, just not how to obtain the suit.

Tony Stark is a business owner who creates a suit that will allow him to defend off evil and be a hero to the world. However, this film does have a theme based around family as there is a connection between his behavior as an adult and his childhood.