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"IronMan 2 Intensely Suffocates Storyline!"

By Ramesh C. Reddy
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Playing in theaters starting Friday, May 07, 2010

'Iron Man 2' (2010)

Source: http://www.imdb.com.
The movie is rated PG-13  for  scenes of  sci-fi violence and langauge.  The run time is 124 min.

Main Cast:
Robert Downey Jr. - Tony Stark
Don Cheadle - Lt. Col. James 'Rhodey' Rhodes
Gwenneth Paltrow - Pepper Potts
Michael Rourke - Ivan Vanko

TRAILER FOR IRON MAN 2:

FIRST IMPRESSIONS:
I am glad that I did not have to pay money to watch Iron Man 2 during the advanced screening on Tue, May 04, 2010. It started out really well but then the storyline just dragged without much action. I went to see lots of action but what I got was a chopped storyline trying to address multiple characters as opposed to Iron Man I.  Iron Man does not even battle the bad guys for too long until the end. IT IS NOT WORTH WATCHING if you want lots of action and a good storyline. But, if you are looking for biblical principles that come out of the movie, it is recommended to watch.

PLOT SYNOPSIS:
In ‘Iron Man 2’, a villain emerges utilizing Stark Industries Technology and Iron Man has to stop him.

PLOT REVIEW:
Iron Man 2 has a chopped up storyline that drags without much action.

CONTENT REVIEW:
“Iron Man 2” addresses issues of dangers of drinking, handling death, loyalty, family, greed, friendships, competition, and loving relationships.

RECOMMENDATION:
Not worth watching if you are looking for lots action and a good story line unless you are looking for biblical principles to apply in your life.

What I liked about the movie: SPOILER ALERT

Spoiler Alert I:

I liked how the movie addressed about leaving a legacy behind and what people will remember you for. It emphasized making a difference in the world.

This reminded me of " A good name is more desirable than great riches; to be esteemed is better than silver or gold." (Proverbs 22:1, NIV)

Spoiler Alert II:
I liked how the movie focused on the goal of achieving world peace.

This reminded me of  "He has showed you, O man, what is good. And what does the LORD require of you? To act justly and to love mercy and to walk humbly with your God." (Micah 6:8, NIV)

Spoiler Alert III:
I liked how the movie emphasized team work instead of going it alone.

This reminded me of "Moses' father-in-law replied, "What you are doing is not good.  You and these people who come to you will only wear yourselves out. The work is too heavy for you; you cannot handle it alone. But select capable men from all the people—men who fear God, trustworthy men who hate dishonest gain—and appoint them as officials over thousands, hundreds, fifties and tens. Have them serve as judges for the people at all times, but have them bring every difficult case to you; the simple cases they can decide themselves. That will make your load lighter, because they will share it with you.  If you do this and God so commands, you will be able to stand the strain, and all these people will go home satisfied." (Exodus 18:17-18, 21-23, NIV)

Spoiler Alert IV:
I liked how the movie emphasized the dangers of drinking.

This reminded me of "Who has woe? Who has sorrow? Who has strife? Who has complaints? Who has needless bruises? Who has bloodshot eyes?  Those who linger over wine,  who go to sample bowls of mixed wine.  Do not gaze at wine when it is red,  when it sparkles in the cup, when it goes down smoothly!  In the end it bites like a snake and poisons like a viper.  Your eyes will see strange sights and your mind imagine confusing things. You will be like one sleeping on the high seas, lying on top of the rigging.  "They hit me," you will say, "but I'm not hurt! They beat me, but I don't feel it! When will I wake up so I can find another drink?" (Proverbs 23:30-35, NIV)

Spoiler Alert V:
I liked how the movie put an emphasis on dealing with death.

This reminded me of  ^"Just as man is destined to die once, and after that to face judgment, so Christ was sacrificed once to take away the sins of many people; and he will appear a second time, not to bear sin, but to bring salvation to those who are waiting for him." (Hebrews 9:27-28, NIV)

Spoiler Alert VI:

I liked how the movie emphasized loyalty to a certain degree.

This made me write about  "Yes, and I ask you, loyal yokefellow, help these women who have contended at my side in the cause of the gospel, along with Clement and the rest of my fellow workers, whose names are in the book of life." (Philippians 4:3, NIV)

Spoiler Alert VII:

I liked how the movie put an emphasis on family and carrying the name along.

This made reminded me of "I will surely bless you and make your descendants as numerous as the stars in the sky and as the sand on the seashore. Your descendants will take possession of the cities of their enemies, and through your offspring  all nations on earth will be blessed, because you have obeyed me." (Genesis 22:16-18, NIV)

Spoiler Alert VIII:

I liked the emphasis of the movie on true friendship and love.

 This reminded me of  "Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. It is not rude, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs. Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth. It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres. Love never fails." (1 Corinthians 13:4-8, NIV)

Spoiler Alert IX:
I liked how the movie showed what could happen when greed takes over.

This reminded me of " For the love of money is a root of all kinds of evil. Some people, eager for money, have wandered from the faith and pierced themselves with many griefs." (1 Timothy 6:10, NIV)

Spoiler Alert X:
I liked how the movie showed relationships flourishing w/o emphasizing sexual intercourse.

This reminded me of  "Though one may be overpowered, two can defend themselves. A cord of three strands is not quickly broken." (Ecclesiastes 4:12, NIV)

Spoiler Alert XI:
I liked how the movie emphasized the dangers of having a prideful, arrogant attitude.

This reminded me of, "Humble yourselves before the Lord, and he will lift you up." (James 4:10, NIV)

What I did not like about the movie:

I did not like a chopped storyline that dragged and the quote: "If you can make God bleed, people would seize to believe in Him"

How wrong can they be?

God did bleed and billions in the world came to Him and millions are coming to Him each day!

"He is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn over all creation. For by him all things were created: things in heaven and on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or powers or rulers or authorities; all things were created by him and for him. He is before all things, and in him all things hold together. And he is the head of the body, the church; he is the beginning and the firstborn from among the dead, so that in everything he might have the supremacy. For God was pleased to have all his fullness dwell in him, and through him to reconcile to himself all things, whether things on earth or things in heaven, by making peace through his blood, shed on the cross.  Once you were alienated from God and were enemies in your minds because of your evil behavior. But now he has reconciled you by Christ's physical body through death to present you holy in his sight, without blemish and free from accusation— if you continue in your faith, established and firm, not moved from the hope held out in the gospel. This is the gospel that you heard and that has been proclaimed to every creature under heaven, and of which I, Paul, have become a servant." (Colossians 1:15-23, NIV)

Questions to Ponder:

1. What character in the movie do you most identify with and why?

2. What character in the movie do you least identify with and why?

3. What is legacy to you?

4. What do you want people to remember you by when you die?

5. If you thought you were going to die within the next 24 hrs, what would you focus on?

6. What are the consequences of drinking that are apparent in the movie?

7. Why should role models not drink and what is your opinion on this?

8. What is the connection between father-son in the movie and how is it similar or different to your relationship with God, why or why not?

9. Why is timing very important?

10. What do we learn about attaining peace in the movie and what is the problem with the movie’s solution?

11. Who is the only one that can give peace to the world, why or why not?

12. What does true friendship consist of and what are those characteristics from the movie and in your life?

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