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Mixed feelings for this one. On the downside, IM3 doesn't have the 'WOW' factor that the Avengers, Thor, and even Iron Man 1 gave you after leaving the theater. There aren't a lot of memorable dialogues or set pieces.
Having said that, what you will remember is the chemistry between RDJ and the young kid, and every scene with Paltrow. Pepper Potts is literally, hotter than ever before. And of course, all the swerves that occur, especially the one featuring Ben Kingsley. RDJ is still in top form as Tony Stark.
IMO, what didn't help the movie was the fact that it comes after The Avengers. It does its job as an Iron Man film, but it really isn't essential viewing as the first phase movies were, all building up to the Avengers. The post-credits scene is a sketch, and in hindsight, feels like a letdown.
But, the big question is where does the character and the IM universe go from here? And i can see why Paltrow said that 'there may not be an IM4'. I've never read the comics, so does the end mirror a storyline from there? If so, direct me to it?
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