#MCUrewatch. Okay, so probably Iron Man 2 isn't a good a film as its predecessor. In terms of narrative and character arc it isn't as good. But this film really embodies what makes the MCU so entertaining and successful. The film is so enjoyable and the two hours fly by. It gives comic book fans what they want and more. Downey Jr does a great job and high marks for Johansson, Paltrow and Jackson as well. The villains are once again one dimensional but Rourke and especially Rockwell really seems to enjoy their roles. There isn't much action which is actually a good thing. The first half feels like a exotic spy film with the whole Monaco sequence. And the final climax is effective and not over the top "city destroying" as some of the future films. Iron Man 1 is the better film, but I might just think its successor is more enjoyable. And that's what it's all about...