Robert Downey Jr. was an unlikely leading man for a superhero movie, but his past battles with addiction gave him the world-weary air necessary to bring Iron Man's Tony Stark to life.
Hellboy and Hellboy 2 writer-director Guillermo del Toro never travels without his "bible," which serves not just as diary of ideas and concepts, but as a legacy for his daughters.
What's interesting about his career is that it's marked either by great success (Bonnie And Clyde) or extreme failure (Ishtar), making all his movies memorable.
Bad buzz can be diminished by good reviews. When, expectations are low, reviewers seem pleasantly surprised by the film and their positive responses could put fans' fears to rest.
