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Like those directors and their films, Mamet's approach to storytelling is nuanced but not opaque, swift but not rushed, and powerful but not overbearing. This method of his is precisely why Redbelt succeeds so thoroughly. It is that rare film where the form and the content are united, where both the story and the way in which it is told hold equal value. While the studios are letting guys like Favreau direct Iron Man, they ought to be chasing down men like Mamet to direct these comic book adaptations.
If they really wanted to tell the story of Tony Stark, an alcoholic, womanizing, jet-setting arms dealer who uses an iron suit as a means of liberating his tortured soul, then they could have found few better qualified for the gig than David Mamet.
Comments (3)
Did you see the same Iron Man that I saw? I loved it! And I am super fired up for the upcoming Avengers movie.
1 of 3 | Posted by TinkerbellAPixie | Posted on May 11, 2008 7:33 PM
So yeah, while I watched 'Iron Man' I certainly didn't spend any time wondering why Favreau directed this movie. I was entertained and absolutely loved Robert Downey Jr's portrayal of Tony Stark/Iron Man.
But meh, to each their own I suppose.
2 of 3 | Posted by Espy | Posted on May 12, 2008 1:55 PM
Whats up D. Haven't seen Redbelt, but I have to go with the consensus on here and say Iron Man was pretty great. Robert Downey dominated. It didn't change the game, but it played it very, very well. Looking forward to this as a franchise. Wondering if your gonna post a Speed Racer review, would be interested on your thoughts on that one.
3 of 3 | Posted by bigporch | Posted on May 19, 2008 11:09 AM