Showing off his always quirky fashion sense, Robert Downey Jr. arrived in style at the premiere of his new film "Iron Man 2" in Hollywood on Monday night. Donning a typical pair of funky shades and a faux flower in his lapel, Downey talked to reporters outside the El Capitan Theatre about reprising the role of Tony Stark.So why does he think the first film was such a hit?
"Well, I know that a big part of it was that we were able to do what most of these genre films can't do, which is appeal to women and younger gals," he told us as we fought to get in a question amongst a pool of reporters on the red carpet. "And we didn't necessarily design it that way. I think part of it was always in the fabric of the 'Iron Man' story. I know that Stan Lee said that 'Iron Man' got more female fan mail than all the other superheroes put together--probably because he's a bit more vulnerable and reminds them of their snotty boyfriends that they wish to calm down."
After seeing the film, we don't know how vulnerable Stark really is, but he certainly does remind of us of a couple of obnoxious suitors we've dated who have needed to be reigned in.After capturing the hearts of audiences' (and the Academy) for his moving role in "The Wrestler," Mickey Rourke shows a darker side in his new role in "Iron Man 2." As Tony Stark's nemesis, Rourke is Ivan Vanko, a tattooed Russian physicist determined to overpower Robert Downey Jr.'s character.
"It's been OK," he said of the dramatic change in characters. "You know, I wanted to do a different kind of movie after 'The Wrestler,' and this was definitely different--way different--so it was a lot of fun to do this."
To prepare for the role, Rourke told us he actually spent time in Russia.
"I was in Russia on other business and it just happened to come at the right time, so I was able to go there and visit the prison," he said. He brought back what he learned there and "laid it out" for director Jon Favreau, who allowed the actor to the freedom to "roll with it."
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