Tony Stark is created from the persona Downey has fashioned through many movies: irreverent, quirky, self-deprecating, wise-cracking. He doesn't behave like most superheroes: he lacks the psychic weight and gravitas. Between Stark and Pepper, there's that classic screen tension between "friends" who know they can potentially become lovers.ĭowney's performance is intriguing, and unexpected. (Why did "Stark," during that scene, make me think of "staring mad?"). Obadiah Stane doesn't come onscreen waving flags and winking at the camera to announce he is the villain he seems adequately explained simply as the voice of reason at Stark's press conference. Between the two men, there are echoes of the relationship between Howard Hughes and Noah Dietrich in Scorsese's " The Aviator" (2004). They have relationships that seem fully-formed and resilient enough to last through the whole movie, even if plot mechanics were not about to take them to another level. Much of that feeling is created by the chemistry involving Downey, Paltrow and Bridges. They seem to have worked together for awhile. They don't feel drummed up for the occasion. Consider the characters of Pepper Potts ( Gwyneth Paltrow), Stark's loyal aide, and Obadiah Stane ( Jeff Bridges), Stark's business partner. You get the feeling, for example, of a functioning corporation.
With "Iron Man," you get a glimpse into the depths. With many superhero movies, all you get is the surface of the illusion.
Yes, I knew I was looking at sets and special effects-but I'm referring to the reality of the illusion, if that make any sense.
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