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Created May 09, 2010 06:43PM PST • Edited May 09, 2010 06:43PM PST

1. Quality

2. Summary

   Good 3.0

   I went in to this with low expectations (yes, I’m one of those “see sequels on DVD” kind of guys), and IM2 didn’t do a whole heck of a lot to over-achieve. Sure, it was a lot of fun – with cool action, interesting plot, lots of eye-candy, and requisite smarminess from Robert Downey Jr — so it is worth going — just don’t expect to be floored. Don’t worry though, you won’t be bored — the non-stop rollercoaster of hard charging events and effects will keep you very entertained.

4. Acting

   Good 3.0

   Robert Downey Jr gets plenty of chuckles with his sarcastic narcissist shtick. He is so perfect for that role. Scarlett Johansson trumps Gwyneth Paltrow in this movie with her hot looks and Angelina like action. Mickey Rourke continues his comeback in this role – but it didn’t really give him a chance to show his stuff as he did in ‘The Wrestler.’ The rest was just a blur of appearances: Jeff Bridges, Terence Howard, John Slattery. Seemed to be a bit of an overkill for what they must have paid for. And for those of you Silicon Valley insiders – did you catch the cameo by Larry Ellison?

5. Male Stars Good 3.0

6. Female Stars Good 3.0

7. Female Costars Good 3.0

8. Male Costars Good 3.0

10. Film

    Good 3.0

    Well done and hard charging action and special effects, so-so acting from most, and a decent plot. Nevertheless, a solid money-making recipe and a good time for movie goers.

11. Direction Good 3.0

12. Play Good 3.0

13. Music Good 3.0

14. Visuals Good 3.0
15. Content

16. Edge

    Risqué 2.0

17. Sex Titillating 2.0

18. Violence Fierce 2.0

19. Rudeness Salty 2.0

21. Reality

    Supernatural 3.1

22. Circumstantial Supernatural 3.1

23. Biological Supernatural 3.1

24. Physical Supernatural 3.1