Reinheld wrote:
That's brilliant news. Going to disagree with Yarr, and most of the internet is too, but Downey is one of the BEST actors of our time. Hands down. It's also great for a few other reasons. It also shows that it's not going to be a super hero movie with random jockish guy running around in a robotic jocksuit. Downey is an amazing character actor who will wear his shortcomings on his sleeve. Anyone see the parallel between Stark's alcoholism and Downey's drug addictions? The role could end up becoming more personal than any of his others.
This could very well be the best super hero movie yet. And since Iron Man has no real rogue's gallery (unlike Spider-Man, X-Men, Batman) and with the casting of the most gifted actors of our day, it seems Favreau isn't out to make your run of the mill super hero flik. Maybe we can forget all about his part in the Daredevil movie.
You jerk.
I really wasnt clear in my post, I was busy at work so I didnt explain myself.
I think it all depends on what story arc they use Reinheld. I mean they could easily do some Pro Iron man story and in that case Downey isnt going to play that great of a role. They could easily not write in the tons of problems he has with drugs and booze. Thats my fear, not the acting ability of Downey. The guy played Charlie Chaplin for crying out loud lol. I might not like him, but it doesnt mean I think hes a poor actor.
Like you I think its great to see them pick someone who isnt a Hollywood pritty rich boy. I could easily see them giving this role to someone based on how charasmatic he is.
The only real problem (and the problem i have with most comic->movies) is the voice. Im not sure he really sounds the same. Although they could do whatever they want to his voice in the suit to make him sound better anyway, in suit mode atleast.
I mean really, how can anyone be mad at this when we have real problems going on like Heath Ledger playing the Joker.
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