From comic book to Film: Coming to a screen near you - Iron Man!

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From comic book to Film: Coming to a screen near you - Iron Man!
By Patrick Oliver
March 11, 2008 - 07:35

Writer(s): Mark Fergus, Hawk Ostby, Art Marcum, Matt Holloway, Stan Lee, Don Heck, Larry Lieber, Jack Kirby
Starring: Robert Downey Jnr, Terrance Howard, Gwyneth Paltrow, Jeff Bridges, Samuel Jackson, Faran Tahir, Leslie Bibb
Directed by: Jon Favreau
Produced by: Paramount Pictures, Marvel Enterprises, Marvel Studios, Fairview Entertainment, Dark Blades Films, Road Rebel
Running Time: 126 min
Release Date: 2 May 2008
Rating: PG13
Distributors: Ster Kinekor Home Entertainment - Paramount DVD, Argentina Video Home, Concorde Filmverleih, Concorde Home Entertainment, Finnkino, Paramount Filmes do Brasil, Paramount Home Entertainment, Paramount Pictures, Paramount, SND, Sony Pictures Entertainment, Sony Pictures Releasing, United International Pictures, Universal Pictures International, fX Network
Genre: Superhero Movies

I cannot help but notice that as the release for the big screen, big budget adaptation of Marvel Comics Iron Man moves ever closer (May 2008), that it continues to impress.

As you may already know, the origin of the character and the period in which the narrative is set, has been modernised. But the core elements of the story look to have been kept intact. Excellent.

The most recent trailer, shows that Robert Downey Jr. is bringing all of his charm, ability and comic timing to the part. The trailer also shows that the production values for this film will be very high.
The direction by Jon Favreau looks to be exciting, assured and effortlessly cool, aided by the experience of cinematographer, Matthew Libatique.

With a supporting cast of Terrance Howard, Gwyneth Paltrow, Jeff Bridges, Samuel Jackson and Leslie Bibb, among others, this looks to have the stamp of class writ large.

Come May, we'll know whether these initial impressions were valid or not. But I'll tell you something for nothing, I'm really looking forward to this one.

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