There isn't really any need for a plot summary of a comic book sequel. New, stronger, more able opponent causes mayhem. Hero takes journey of self discovery. Bigger stuff explodes/implodes more often than before. People cheer. End credits roll.
Importantly, director John Favreau hasn't messed with the formula of the first installment which so entertained. Keeping a lighter tone and allowing the excellent Downey Jr plenty of banter the focus is on entertaining.
Where I worried that a much larger cast would lead to too many story lines, many of them are kept to supporting roles to keep the admittedly baggy plot muddling along. Alongside Downey Jr and Paltrow are now Scarlett Johanssen, Sam Rockwell, Samuel L Jackson, Don Cheadle and Mickey Rourke.
If you didn't like the first one this will be a waste of time. If you did, this will be a welcome return to a comicbookland where there doesn't need to be a lot of Emo angst to justify the hero's journey.
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