⭐⭐⭐½ (7/10)
A flawed but fun sequel that expands the Marvel Cinematic Universe while keeping Tony Stark’s arc reactor glowing. Perfect for fans of snappy dialogue, mechanized mayhem, and Scarlett Johansson’s first superhero landing.
As Tony spirals into self-destructive behavior, he gets a wake-up call from old ally Nick Fury (Samuel L. Jackson) and the mysterious new assistant Natasha Romanoff (Scarlett Johansson) — who’s secretly much more than a legal secretary. Don Cheadle steps in as Rhodey, suiting up in the War Machine armor for explosive buddy-cop-style action.