If you missed the Robert Downey superhero flick Iron Man at the theatres, now’s the time to make up for it.
You can now watch the movie on DVD, which has been out for about a fortnight in the U.S.
If you live in the U.S., you can rent the DVD from your neighborhood Blockbuster store or the online DVD rental service Netflix.
Outlandish and Fantastic
To borrow a phrase Robert Downey uses toward the end of the movie, Iron Man is both an outlandish and fantastic exercise.
Inspired by the comic book character, Iron Man is a film that rests on the twin pillars of compelling special effects and Robert Downey’s acting skills.
Both are in abundant supply in Iron Man, one of the biggest Hollywood grossers of 2008.
The special effects are eye-poppingly good as they ought to be in a movie of this genre.
For Indian movie-makers, who are still struggling to understand the basics of makeup (case in point – Kamal Haasan’s crap-show Dasavatharam), the snazzy gimmicks in Iron Man are a pipe dream – virtually impossible to replicate for at least five years. Continue reading »
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