The new Iron Man movie project has finally got itself a firm director. Jon Favreau is taking the reigns and apparently the studio is now fast tracking the project. I have mixed feelings about this.
First of all I think Iron Man will make for a great comic-book movie. The character is interesting with some great flaws (I think good flaws make the best heroes). I also LOVE Jon Favreau. However…
I like Jon Favreau as an ACTOR. I always think he does a great job (Loved him in Daredeveil, Swingers, The Replacements… ect.). I’m NOT so sure of him as a director. “Made” was ok, “Elf” was carried by Will Ferrel, and Zathura was not so great. Yes, he’s a geek at heart an loves Iron Man… but loving something doesn’t make you good at it. I LOVE hockey with a passion… but the Toronto Maple Leafs aren’t about to invite me to a try out.
Man, I hope he can pull this off. I do like his style, so there is certainly hope.
I’m reserving judgement for now. Let’s just see how things unfold.
