MARVEL IRON MAN BOX OFFICE BLAST OFF
My wife and I had a blast at the Friday, May 2nd opening of Iron Man (starring Academy-Award nominated Robert Downey Jr. and Oscar winner Gwyneth Paltrow.) My wife, who is not a Super Hero Fan like me like me, loved the movie. I also heard from another female professional who is not a Super Hero movie fan who thought the movie was great. Although not a scientific study both of these responses point to the potential of Iron Man to attract a much broader audience beyond the comic book crowd and appeal to a larger female and older audience thanks to a tremendous performance by Robert Downey Jr. Jeff Bridges makes a great villain too and the whole supporting cast comes through with flying colors. Iron Man offers plenty of fun and exciting action for all and the sound track rocks too.
The Iron Man opening weekend box office blasted past $100 million exceeding expectations. However, the broader potential appeal with women and the non-Super Hero crowd may give Iron Man surprising staying power at the box office.
I only have one concern with Marvel after watching the film. I wanted to buy an Iron Man comic book, video, t-shirt or some other paraphernalia after the film and could not find anything. I went to every store in the mall after seeing the film and I even stopped at Target and could not find any Marvel related signagage, promotion or products. Seems like a missed opportunity for fans and Marvel.
Did you have any trouble finding Iron Man products at retail? If you found them, where were they?
I look 4Ward to your feedback.
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