Starting with the first trailer, it's obvious Mr. Favreau knows what one of the things that made Iron Man a success is and isn't going to let it go. The humor. This trailer gives a healthy dose of that. AC\DC? They're back too, not that it means much. They make a point of showing Scarlett Johansson, but not long enough to really see anything about how she'll do as the Black Widow. Their lack of material does nothing to ease the tension I have about her taking on this very important role. Granted, I'm not big on the character to begin with, but I know what a big role she will have in the Avengers movie, so they need to get someone who can handle the weight being hefted on their shoulders. She's cute, but I've never thought too much of her as an actress. Second big gripe I have is Mickey Rourke. The man may have been something in a past life, but now he's just a troll. If that's not bad enough, they bring him in as Whiplash? Who the hell cares about Whiplash. He's a tool with a freakin whip. He's a lackey at best. Plus since seeing the bobble head version of him I can think of only one way to describe the look they were going for in this.
The low rent Omega Red. If you don't know what he looks like, google it. If you look closely at the end of the trailer, you'll see that the power ring in his chest is now the triangle from modern Marvel continuity. Now onto the second trailer.There are only a few things that this trailer adds. The only one that you don't need to know the character for is Ms. Johansson still doesn't say a word, but it seems she can do the action needed. The additions in this trailer for readers of old you have to look for. First off, Justin Hammer. He is the anti-Stark. He is evil business man talking to Whiplash. In the comics he's put out hits on both Stark and Iron Man separately. He's a very bad man. The last 2 things to notice are actually one and the same in the trailer, but 2 separate entities in the comics. Old school Iron Man, after he ditched the ugly gold and silver hulkish outfits wore the breast plate because it was a pace maker, but after his tech got better, he hauled it around in a briefcase. Tada, it shows up in movie two. This is a promise that he won't always need that damn Ultimates set up to get in and out of the armor. Second, the armor in the suit case is the Silver Centurion armor, which he wore in the West Coast Avengers. Both are nice call outs to fans. Did you miss it, watch again by all means. It's the end of the trailer.
So now that I've gotten this off my chest, I can honestly say I hope this movie rocks, but I'm afraid it won't. You agree? You disagree? Sit on down and let me know.
PS. Here are pics of the Silver Centurion armor and Omega Red, just because I spoil you so.
