When the Iron Man 3 trailer hit last month, all everybody talked about was a shift in tone that hinted perhaps this latest jaunt would be more serious in nature. But looking back on it, I’m not sure what we were expecting out of an Iron Man 3 trailer, jokes? Given Downey Jr.’s penchant for quips in addition to Shane Black’s entire career, it’s pretty much a given that the sequel will have a fair amount of levity amidst the action. What the trailer needed to do, and I believe they accomplished it quite well, was sell the threat of Ben Kingsley’s Mandarin. In an interview with The West Australian, producer Kevin Feige sets the record straight:
“It’s not a serious movie, but we seriously dig into exploring more of Tony. The trick is just trying to make great movies. We try to make them all great, all different and all fresh. What you’ll see in Iron Man 3 is some very unique directions that were taken.”
Director Shane Black echoes the “similar but different” approach:
“We’re not aiming for bigger, necessarily. We’re aiming for different and fresh and new. It’s all about capturing that lightning-in-a-bottle feel, about trying to get as much into this as we can. We’re looking to get a ton of thrills into a short space, to make a nice little stew for you.”
So there you have it. The movie’s not serious, but is different. But not too different. Wow, I feel like I don’t even need to see the movie now. They’ve just given it all away.
Source: via ComingSoon
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Tim, you remain my favorite writer on this site. That last paragraph made me chuckle!
I STILL am having a hard time wrapping my head around the fact that the third Iron Man film is directed and co-written by Shane Black. Even if it’s no good (which I’m sure isn’t going to be the case) I’m happy that he was given the reigns to a big blockbuster. He deserves it.
I’m just hoping that Black is able to once again able to find a way to tie Christmas into one of his films: Kiss Kiss Bang Bang, Leathal Weapon, Long Kiss Goodnight, Last Action Hero, Last Boy Scout……A certain movie about one wolfman possibly possessing some “NARDS” being the lone exception (I refuse to acknowledge the pseudonym films).
Finally saw The Avengers and….I think I have had enough of this series of films. Shane Black and RDJ are the only things keeping me interested. Other that, despite the decent effects, I really could care less about anything that is happening in this “universe”. Oddly, I think all the main actors are well chosen and do their best, but the stories are so boring though…I…just…don’t…care…
“Believe it accomplished quite well”, of course you did. This film is a TV series that you have no way of judging objectively. I think it is best you stop talking about them.
Whoa, ease up there, Sloth!
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