Movie previews for 5/2

Iron Man:
When it comes to comic book films, Marvel doesn’t have the best track record. From “Daredevil” to “Hulk” and “Blade” to “X-Men,” the publisher’s film adaptations have been, arguably, on the mediocre side.

But things could be changing for Marvel as they prepare to release future “X-Men” films, a possibly better “Hulk” film and this week, “Iron Man.”

Although the film’s director, Jon Favreau, has already failed once with a Marvel film (“Daredevil”), having the writers from “Children of Men” onboard give “Iron Man” some hope.

Throw in a humorous performance from Robert Downey Jr. and you have what could be an actually entertaining Marvel flick.

Made of Honor:
Sometimes it’s just hard to deny a Friday night chick flick. Sadly, “Made of Honor” shouldn’t be that Friday night, not even for the Patrick Dempsey fans.

While the trailer boasts a few laughable moments, the number of overused cliches packaged into “Made of Honor” is apparently unbearable, according to critics.

And even though the film is directed by a great British comedy writer, the writing team behind “Made of Honor” only has “Surviving Christmas,” a 2004 Christmas flick that made Ben Affleck look even more terrible, to “boast” on their resumes.

Be an honorable moviegoer and avoid at all costs.

Expelled: No Intelligence Allowed:
If you’re looking for something new and different, “Expelled: No Intelligence Allowed” has every ingredient to give you an intelligent, possibly enjoyable night of persuasive documentary filmmaking.

The only issue you might have being a college student is that it may bore you to death and Stein’s monotonous narration certainly won’t help.

Director:
Jon Favreau (“Daredevil”)

Director:
Paul Weiland (“Sixty Six”)

Director:
Nathan Frankowski

Cast:
Robert Downey Jr., Terrence Howard

Cast:
Patrick Dempsey, Michelle Monaghan

Cast:
Ben Stein

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