Movie: Avengers

My rating on a 1-10 scale: 9 (high)

Genre: Superhero, adventure

Series or set: Well, it fits right in with Captain America and Thor and Iron Man and probably Incredible Hulk…am I forgetting anyone? But I don’t think it’s REALLY a series.

Primary actors: Chris Hemsworth, Robert Downey Jr, Chris Evans, Gwyneth Paltrow

Length: 2 ½ hours

Time period: Present

Year it came out: 2012

My overall opinion: This. Was a good movie. And I’m so glad I finally got to see it! It was lovely to see Captain America again, and Thor was certainly an entertaining character here as well. Iron Man was amazing, but I didn’t really like Incredible Hulk…something about him…oh well. This movie was packed with mystery and intrigue and dare-devil adventures and stunts and action-packed moments and all manner of exciting things. Enjoyed it plentily, and will most certainly watch it again, given opportunity!

Movie: Iron Man 3

My rating on a 1-10 scale: 9

Genre: Superhero, adventure

Series or set: Iron Man

Number in series: 3^rd (to be watched after Avengers)

Primary actors: Robert Downey Jr, Gwyneth Paltrow, Don Cheadle

Length: 2 ½ hours

Time period: Present

Year it came out: 2013 (my first 2013 movie to see!)

My overall opinion: My first superhero movie to see in theater! And boy was it something. Besides the fact that I went with awesome friends, the movie certainly didn’t disappoint! Some of it was a little freaky (orange eyes are always freaky…except on some animals…) so I definitely wouldn’t recommend it for younger kids – these superhero movies aren’t for kids. But that being said! I intend to see this once it’s on DVD! Some people are saying that some places weren’t quite smooth…they may be right. I don’t notice that unless it’s a glaring error. Personally? I thought it had a good story, great CGI, quick-moving plot, a handsome hero and adorable girl-friend for him, breath-taking stunts, any number of scenes that are so wide-sweeping as to be best seen in theater…all in all, it was a stunner.

Movie: Sherlock Holmes: Game of Shadows

My rating on a 1-10 scale: 9

Genre: Mystery, adventure

Series or set: Sherlock Holmes

Number in series: 2^nd

Primary actors: Robert Downey Jr.

Length: Two hours

Based on: The original stories by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle

Time period: 1800s (and London, I believe! fascinating)

Year it came out: 2011

My overall opinion: This right here, y’all? A good movie that I really enjoyed. It had a lot of action and yes, a little violence – be warned. The camera seemed well done (wow, isn’t that an amateur way to put it!). The sets and costumes and all that – amazing. As was the acting. I haven’t seen the first Sherlock, but would recommend this one! It had all kinds of mystery and excitement and adventure and surprising events. Very good!

Movie: Iron Man 2

My rating on a 1-10 scale: 9

Genre: Superhero, adventure

Series or set: Iron Man

Number in series: 2^nd

Primary actors: Robert Downey Jr, Gwyneth Paltrow, Mickey Rourke

Length: Two hours

Time period: Present (future????)

Year it came out: 2010

My overall opinion: As you may recall, I came out of Iron Man 1 feeling pretty apathetic – sure, it was a good movie. I didn’t love it, didn’t hate it. Gave it an 8.  But this one! Now that I finally got to see it, wow, did I ever enjoy it! Tony Stark is definitely growing on me. There were some great scenes and some amazing CGI work. Gwyneth absolutely aced the role of Pepper Potts. All the action sequences were spell-binding. Definitely a movie I’d like to see again!

Movie: Iron Man

My rating on a 1-10 scale: 8

Genre: Superhero, adventure

Series or set: One of the Marvel comic based ones leading up to Avengers

Primary actors: Robert Downey Jr., Gwyneth Paltrow, Terrence Howard

Length: About two hours

Based on: The Marvel comics

Time period: Present

Year it came out: 2008

My overall opinion: My primary opinion on finishing it was -------- I liked Captain America better. Obviously, cause I gave it a whole other point in rating! Honestly, CA was so great…oops, we got distracted. OKAY, fine, I got distracted. Back to Iron Man. Again, impressive graphics and a good story! The car collection in the basement? Awesome, other than the fact it was missing a Dodge Ram. :( Sad. The whole thing was exciting, not too gory, and pretty good. Overall – liked it. Definitely more than Dark Knight. Less than Captain America. And slightly less than Thor. Got it? Good movie. Oh, and by the way, it was very interesting to see Gwyneth Paltrow as something other than Emma! I enjoyed her a lot as Emma, but she did good here too.