I remember summers where I have been excited for films, but usually they are in July. But never has the opening film of summer got the buzz that Iron Man has. I can recall one summer seeing The Scorpion King (Yeah I know awful) because it was the first action movie of the year. But this year we have a contender (if you believe the reviews) not a preteder leading out of the gate. And it follows with a great kids movie in Speed Racer and then Indy two weeks later. I do not think I could be more ready to watch movies. And just anticipate what’s next on the plate. And eat popcorn. And once it gets warm here, escape into the air condition fortress of the megaplex. And watch as something I hoped to be great becomes a dud, and something I wasn’t sure of become the best thing Ive ever seen. These things happen in the course of the summer. Some movies sneak up on you. I had no plans to see Knocked Up last year. It doesn’t really fit the summer mold. And yet it was one of the most enjoyable films of the year. All I know is that 530 on this Friday afternoon, Im going to sit back and let Jon Favreau prove to me that Marvel still has the movie magic.