Riri Williams, a young genius, creates armored suits and navigates a dangerous criminal underworld. The series presents her armor with a sense of realism, showcasing its design and functionality. Cinematographer Alison Kelly emphasizes the importance of collaboration in creating a unique visual experience. Director Angela Barnes ensures that the action is rooted in Riri's narrative instead of just flashy sequences. Riri's journey transitions from being expelled from MIT to joining a crew of misfits under gang leader Parker Robbins in Chicago's crime scene, where conflicts and challenges arise.
Angela Barnes, our director, is amazing because she leans so heavily into the narrative. With Ironheart, episode 5 starts, and the first third is action sequences. I feel some directors get lost in the 'let's do this cool action' thing, and all of the punching, kicking, and fighting becomes a blur. But Angela really wanted to root our action in the story.
Riri's story takes her from MIT, where she's expelled for breaking school rules, back to Chicago, where her suit draws the attention of magically empowered gang leader Parker Robbins.
Riri Williams is not Tony Stark, and while the Iron Man films clearly informed many of Ironheart's fantastical visuals, there's a grounded quality to the series' high-octane action that makes it feel unique within the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
Ironheart goes out of its way to show you Riri climbing into her homemade armor is a breath of fresh air, presenting it with a tactility that makes it feel almost real.
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