There's No Rust On Favreau's Upcoming Iron Man.

I've been a fan of Jon Favreau's work since Swingers. To know he had one hand in writing it and another in starring in it, he has since never left my radar. From his appearances in Rudy, P.C.U., and even Daredevil (-cringe-), his choices have been sporadic and non-linear.

But giving credit when credit is due is an understatement when discussing this man. He seamlessly shifted from actor into the director's chair with ease, providing pictures like Made, Elf and Zathura.

His latest effort is in the form of a Marvel production. Multi-billionaire playboy Tony Stark provides high-profile and highly-deadly weapons to the government but when his convoy is attacked in the war zone, he is forced to create a life support suit, which constantly evolves, due to his endless stash of cash and he turns from big-shot head honcho to crime fighter.



Some comic-to-film adaptations have had a struggle transforming from ink into a moving picture. X-Men: The Last Stand struggled in its real-world believability in terms of spectacle, while the audience watching The Hulk couldn't grasp how much mental trauma it took for a man to turn green. Iron Man seems to make this transition as smooth as silk.



Robert Downey Jr.'s portrayal of Tony Stark is a clear-cut case of art imitating life. He's walked that road; he's felt fame slap him in the face and his struggle to stay clean through the haze of the Hollywood drug scene has been admirable. He is more than prepared for this role.

Gwyneth Paltrow is a dutiful actress and has the awards to show for it. The script for this film must have been mighty enticing to have gotten her attention. Coupled with Terrence Howard and Jeff Bridges, this all-star cast is sure to bring this comic movie into the celluloid realm and a carve out a unique story of its own.

Jon Favreau is bringing a beloved comic character to its comic fans. Staying in tight contact with the comic-reading man, Favreau even unveiled one of the Iron Man suits at this year's Comic Con. More than ready to do the comic story justice, he has donned the suit and stepped up to the plate. And does that metal shine!!

Iron Man opens in theaters on May 2nd, 2008.