Iron Man 3 (3D)

This sequel takes on some new directions as Jon Favreau takes a back seat, but this 3D special effects extravaganza is still action packed. This time, Tony Stark (Robert Downey Jr) seems to spend a lot more time out of the Iron man suit than in it. Gwenyth Paltrow plays a red hot Pepper ready to kick some butt. Marvel fans may feel a bit deceived, but can look forward to having more fun than a barrel of monkeys. The superhero's suit up sequences may seem supersaturated in this third big screen installment. Of course, Stan Lee makes his customary cameo, but stay through the credits for a funny bit played out for Avenger fans.

Alien gives it 3 ½ "Mark 42" stars out of 4.