2008 Summer Movie Preview

Summertime is right around the corner and that means the blockbusters are on their way! Get the lowdown on what to watch out for this summer season.

Iron Man
When: May 2
Who: Robert Downey Jr., Terrence Howard, Gwyneth Paltrow, Jeff Bridges; directed by Jon Favreau
What: After a brush with death, billionaire weapons manufacturer Tony Stark (Downey Jr.) transforms into the title evil-fighting superhero, complete with a decked-out high-tech suit of armor.

Brian Says: Director Favreau (Elf), despite not being the clear-cut fanboy favorite, is ready for this gig, thanks to a decade and a half spent in front of and behind the camera working on every kind of movie and budget. But you know who�s waited even longer and is even more primed? Downey Jr. His Hollywood trials and tribulations don�t change the facts--really just one fact: He�s one of the most talented actors out there. And seeing as Tony Stark isn�t as stiff as Bruce Wayne or Peter Parker, the wry Downey Jr. is a great fit. Be not afraid, Comic-Con Nation.

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