Having finally procured a babysitter, I got to see The Dark Knight this weekend.
Many people have said that this is the greatest super hero movie of all time. While I think it's a really good movie with several outstanding performances, especially from the supporting cast, I still feel that Iron Man holds that distinction.
I am not going to bother reviewing either film, since by now everyone has probably seen them, and made up their own mind. I will say that both are excellent and make up for utter garbage like Spider man 3, Fantastic Four 2, and X-men 3.
When it comes right down to it, the reason I prefer Iron Man is entertainment value. When I pick up my blu-ray of Iron Man next week I am certain that I will be viewing it several times. It's just that kind of movie. It taps into the whole power fantasy that drives the heart of the super hero genre very well.
While I want to watch The Dark Knight again I am not at all certain that I will be buying it. I just don't see myself wanting to watch it over and over, unlike the previous Batman Begins, that is a tighter more entertaining experience and does hold up well to multiple viewings.
What's funny is that I have never really cared for Iron man as a comic character, preferring Batman every time.
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