Iron Man (2008)

Theater

Leighton: ****, Sabine: ***

Another great comic book movie. I'll be adding it to my DVD collection when it comes out. Robert Downey Jr. (Chaplin, Chances Are, and many more) plays billionaire industrialist Tony Stark, who builds a suit of powered armor when kidnapped by terrorists. Lots of action and top-notch special effects. With Gwyneth Paltrow (Shallow Hal, Shakespeare in Love), Jeff Bridges (Starman, The Big Lebowski), and directed by Jon Favreau (Elf). If you go see it, be sure to wait until the credits end for the bonus ending.

Lars and the Real Girl (2007)

NetFlix Rental

Leighton & Sabine: ****

Ryan Gosling (The Notebook) plays Lars, so uncomfortable with people he orders a "love" doll over the Internet and introduces her to his family as his girlfriend. Under the advice of his doctor, played by Patricia Clarkson (The Green Mile), the whole town goes along with his delusion. It was a really cute movie, with some spots that break your heart. Very good.