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Wednesday, April 30, 2008

Iron Man Saturday Night!!!

Finally, a REAL Summer movie! The "Iron Plan" is to hit this film Saturday night, at the Century theater on Ethan again, for the 8:30 show. We're trying to get as big a crowd going as possible. Keep in kind that this is a BIG MOVIE - it's very likely to sell out. So if you plan to join us, I highly advise you jump onto Fandango.com, start an account if you don't have one, and buy your tickets early. And if you do, be sure to PRINT the ticket and take it with you to the theater. The Century on Ethan doesn't let you show up with your credit card and pull it up, like other snazzier theaters that have the kiosk. So print and bring - or hit the theater early in the day (or the night before...or, frankly, even today, as I think you can buy that early at the box office). So far the reviews are looking GREAT! Currently 95% fresh on the Tomatometer after 38 reviews. This is looking like the big must-see for the summer - so you "must see" it with us! Suit up, Sac Movie Fans, and let's do this thing! Unibeam!!!

8 Comments:

  • At April 30, 2008 at 7:59 PM , Blogger Dr. K. said...

    Put that down as a check. Cant get a sitter though, so Im afraid the good looking one wont be there:( Btw, nice article on Downey in GQ this month. Cant help but like the guy.

     
  • At May 1, 2008 at 2:59 AM , Blogger Martin Maenza said...

    It is supposed to be rainy all weekend here in NC, so I'm thinking we might hit the movies as a family. Iron Man is on top of the list since all three of us can see it. The wife isn't always into super-hero films, but she and I have always been Robert Downey Jr. fans. I am sure he'll do a great job as Tony Stark/Iron Man.

     
  • At May 1, 2008 at 11:43 AM , Anonymous Anonymous said...

    Iron Man, Iron Man
    Does whatever an iron can
    Presses shirts
    Mighty fine
    Keeps those pleats
    Right in line
    Look out!
    Here comes the Iron Man!

    I am actually looking forward to this movie, which kind of surprises me.

    I am probably going to take some of my neices and nephews to see it, either this weekend or next.

    Looks really good, really fun!

    KC

     
  • At May 1, 2008 at 1:10 PM , Blogger Michael O'Connell said...

    "Iron Man kicks off summer on a blazing high note and practically dares the competition to measure up." - Rolling Stone

    "[It's] an absolute blast to watch, a consummate piece of popcorn entertainment made with wit and class, and it leaves you so pumped for a sequel that it is practically guaranteed to become a huge hit. The bar for the summer movie season has been set." -- Miami Herald

    "One of the hippest, best-written and best-directed superhero movies ever -- a splendid way to kick off the summer movie season." - New York Post

    "Everything a summer movie should be, and more." - Orlando Sentinal

    "They're few and far between at the moment, so when an action blockbuster comes along that actually bothers to create lively, memorable characters, you don't want to miss it." - Shadows on the Wall

    "Even as Iron Man fulfills its genre obligations, it transcends them, thanks to lively direction by Favreau and, especially, the tour de force performance by Downey." - New Republic

    "Iron Man is simply great escapism. It deserves to be the first blockbuster of the summer." - Chicago Sun-Times

    "There's no rust on the first blockbuster of summer '08: Iron Man is an ironclad cinch to be a hit." - Toronto Star

     
  • At May 1, 2008 at 3:38 PM , Blogger Michael O'Connell said...

    Oh, and currently, with 97 reviews counted on Rotten Tomatoes? Iron Man is STILL 95% fresh!! Didn't "Juno" win best picture this year? It ended up at 93%. Does this mean Iron Man is 2% better?

     
  • At May 1, 2008 at 8:01 PM , Blogger Michael O'Connell said...

    And I had to post this headline:

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    Iron Man is the Best-Reviewed Movie of 2008!

    The Marvel adventure could be the best-reviewed superhero movie of all time.
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  • At May 2, 2008 at 6:08 PM , Blogger Martin Maenza said...

    Drew got three baby teeth pulled today, so our trip to see Iron Man on Sunday might not happen (can't have a kid go to the movies when he can't eat popcorn or candy or drink a soda out of straw - what kind of parent would I be?). So, we might have to hold off until next weekend. We'll see.

     
  • At May 3, 2008 at 2:39 PM , Blogger Huddson said...

    Hey, I forgot to post earlier. I will be there tonight. I informed a few other friends but no word back if they will be there. See you tonight.

     

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