“Iron Man” lives again

Irene Luna, Editor-in-Cheif

June 2, 2010

The much anticipated film “Iron Man 2” premiered in theaters everywhere on May 7th. Although the film starred some of the same cast members such as Robert Downey, Jr. as Tony Stark and Gwenyth Paltrow as Pepper Potts, some new cast members were added, like Scarlett Johansson as Natalie Rushman/Natasha Romanoff.

“I was excited when I heard there was going to be another ‘Iron Man’,” junior Alexandra de Lira said.

In this sequel, Ivan Vanko is back to avenge the death of a loved one, and he’s not fighting alone. With help from Hammer Industries, Vanko makes a duplication of the technology Tony Stark had promised no one would have for the next twenty or so years. Yet another problem has arisen, Tony Stark is slowly dying due to his alcoholism and his inability to find a new power source for his “metal heart.” Unfortunately, the thing that is keeping him alive is also killing him.

The film was filled with graphic animations and the scenes are intense, but some people feel it wasn’t good enough to be a sequel and compliment the first “Iron Man.”

“I was honestly disappointed after watching the movie,” junior Brandon Pineda said. “It was missing substance and all the fun that was in the first movie is gone.”

In the second “Iron Man.” What’s not to love? The first “Iron Man” was so cool. So how does the second movie compare to the first? “Iron Man 2” was action packed, but the characters lacked the ability to relate to the audience. Tony Stark is an intelligent inventor, Pepper is his overworked assistant, and Ivan Vanko is the typical bad guy, bent on revenge. Things between Pepper Potts and Tony Stark could have also waited for the third movie. This film shows how much their relationship is stretched and relaxed on a daily basis. The fights between the couple leave the audience with a hint of what is to come in the final film.

“I think the sequel should add more oompf to the first movie,” sophomore Sarah de Lira said. “The second movie should come out stronger than the first.”

Following the film, the audience is left with mixed emotions: the movie was good, but could have been better. It turned out to be a big hit, nonetheless.

About the Contributor

Irene Luna, Editor-in-Cheif

Being one of the returning members of The Downey Legend, senior Irene Luna takes pride in her recently acclaimed position as Editor-in-Chief. The ambitious student’s journey all started at the beginning of her sophomore year. Having an available spot for an elective, Luna was placed in the newly created newspaper class. Even though she started as a writer, the 10^th grader worked her way up the ladder as Co-Arts & Entertainment Editor. The following year she was appointed Co-Editor-In-Chief, all the while being trained to achieve her current position. She has only the highest hopes for this year’s group of individuals. “After the long process of picking out the different students, I have complete confidence in saying that the 2011-2012 newspaper group will achieve many goals which could not be achieved in the previous years,” Luna said. When she’s not doing work for newspaper, you can find the Editor-in-Chief readily preparing herself for the future. Her experiences throughout high school have motivated Luna to study the field of Journalism as a probable career. Taking everything step by step, she hopes to attend the University of Nevada in Las Vegas. If that plan does not follow through, her second option would be attending a California State University. Though schoolwork may be a big part of her life, Luna proves to be a diligent worker. Contrary to many teens, she values her family, friends, and education above all other things. As the school year brings a fresh start, this motivated individual is ready to take charge of The Downey Legend.