Honest Trailers Season 1 Episode 24 Honest Trailers - Iron Man 2

In the 24th episode of season 1 of Honest Trailers, the team tackles the highly-anticipated sequel to the first Iron Man film, Iron Man 2. The episode kicks off with a disclaimer that they're going to attempt to review the movie without mentioning the elephant in the room- the fact that the film is a Marvel movie that's setting the stage for The Avengers.

The trailer expertly points out the film's numerous flaws while still acknowledging the fact that it's an entertaining and action-packed superhero flick. They point out that while Robert Downey Jr. is still perfectly cast as Tony Stark, the supporting characters fall flat- particularly Scarlett Johansson's Black Widow, who is more of a plot device than a fully-realized character. They also poke fun at the fact that the film has so many villains that they end up stepping on each other's toes.

Honest Trailers is also quick to point out the film's product placement, particularly for Audi and 7-Eleven. The team marvels at the way the movie tries to make eating a hot dog look cool. They also playfully mock the way the movie tries to turn a giant corporate expo into an action scene.

The team takes particular issue with the film's confusing plot, which involves Tony Stark's father, a new element, and various struggles for power. They quip that the only thing they understood was that Tony was dying from palladium poisoning. They also point out that the film relies pretty heavily on audiences' familiarity with the comic books rather than standing on its own as a standalone film.

As is typical for Honest Trailers, there are plenty of laughs to be had as they point out the various absurdities of the film. They jokingly posit that Tony's superpower is "talking down to bureaucrats" and that he never misses a chance to sneer and roll his eyes. They also make fun of Mickey Rourke's Russian accent, which they admit is probably accurate but is still hard to understand.

One standout part of the episode is when they mock the film's overuse of AC/DC songs, which serve as Tony Stark's personal theme music. They marvel at how many times the movie manages to shoehorn in the song "Shoot to Thrill," and they question whether anyone actually listens to AC/DC anymore. They also take a moment to acknowledge the film's killer final battle scene, which features Tony fighting with War Machine and Black Widow against a bunch of drones.

Overall, the Honest Trailers crew does a great job of lampooning the plot holes, product placement, and general goofiness of Iron Man 2. They admit that the movie is still "dope" and enjoyable to watch, but they don't let its flaws slide. This episode is a great example of the show's comedic prowess and attention to detail, and it's a must-watch for fans of the Marvel cinematic universe.