MCU: 11 Things You Learn Rewatching Iron Man 2

10. Sam Rockwell Is Better Than You Remember

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The reception to the movie's villains has never been overtly enthusiastic, but almost eight years removed from the hype of its release, it's much easier to enjoy Sam Rockwell's twitchy, wise-cracking performance as Tony Stark's rival, Justin Hammer.

Sure, Hammer never really becomes anything more than a goofball dime-store Stark, but Rockwell was perfectly cast in the role, regardless of what you ultimately make of the character.

Rockwell's performance in the famous gun salesman scene is especially entertaining, and it's tough not to love his delivery of, "I don't speak Russian!"

Rockwell's so good he sometimes manages to even steal the show away from Robert Downey Jr. - albeit just temporarily - and while more could've been done with the character overall, Rockwell's work here is tenaciously enjoyable.

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