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BullyMaguireDec 2, 2021

This movie is just average. I liked the first Avengers film but I didn't think it was that great and this film while it's not a complete failure has a lot of problems. Ultron I actually think was a great villain as he is a reflection of TonyThis movie is just average. I liked the first Avengers film but I didn't think it was that great and this film while it's not a complete failure has a lot of problems. Ultron I actually think was a great villain as he is a reflection of Tony Stark in a way but the movie just felt so flat and bland. The movie is also just so forgettable which is a shame as it is an Avengers movie. The action was cool but not great. I thought the final battle was cool though but overall it is a bittersweet movie.… Expand

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bigfoot6463May 15, 2015

Not close to the first one but a good movie to see if you want to kill some time. Acting was not so great and was predictable. Was not satisfied when I left the movie.

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JacobMay 23, 2015

The Avengers: Age of Ultron is big, loud, dumb, and meaty giving comicbook fans a giant steak to chew on. Unfortunately, while it tastes good at the time it doesn’t have much lasting appeal. The film throws so much at the audience in regardsThe Avengers: Age of Ultron is big, loud, dumb, and meaty giving comicbook fans a giant steak to chew on. Unfortunately, while it tastes good at the time it doesn’t have much lasting appeal. The film throws so much at the audience in regards to action, characters, and story that it is too much to take in causing everything to cancel everything out and create a forgettable film. I’m not saying the Avengers didn’t have moments the parts of the film where it slowed down and had character moments and had external conflict the film was enjoyable; but all that is lost under the excessive story and action. Nothing is given time to sink in because we need to move on to the next big thing. While I was entertained by the film it lacks, any rewatch value, lasting appeal, or anything that could stick in my head. By trying to do so much The Avengers Age of Ultron winds up so forgettable.… Expand

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AlsmirMay 27, 2015

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. It's a decent movie but definitely not great unless you're a massive Marvel fan. Lots of fighting and rather disappointing story.

My main complains:
The villain - AI that was supposed to protect humans but decides that in order to do that he needs to start an apocalypse - how original.

Iron Man has some special suit that he keeps on the orbit. He uses it to fight Hulk but doesn't bother with it in the final fight.

Vibranium - the same material that was used for Captain America's shield. Turns out there is still a bunch of that metal on earth. More than that, Iron Man actually knows where to get that material, but he never bothered to make a suit out of vibranium. Really?

The friendly AI/cyborg they created. He can fly, shoot some beams and carry Thor's hammer, but nobody bothers to explain how he got these powers.

I enjoyed some of the back stories of the characters, fighting scenes were pretty cool but that's it. So far both Avengers 1 and 2 are the movies where the main concept is "Lets put all those superheroes together and make them fight against some evil, people will love that!"

Come on, at least make a decent story or proper enemies rather than a bunch of robots.… Expand

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ReubenIsAGodSep 27, 2015

I liked it much more than the Original Avengers flick, way more enjoyable then the first film, in my opinion.

It just did more with the characters, making it much more interesting a flick. It's not like perfect or anything, pacing is off,I liked it much more than the Original Avengers flick, way more enjoyable then the first film, in my opinion.

It just did more with the characters, making it much more interesting a flick. It's not like perfect or anything, pacing is off, its kinda bland, it isn't awfully memorable. But its, you now, just kinda cool and fun. Nothing wrong with that really. I guess.… Expand

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NeelyryMay 1, 2015

Kinda disappointing. Avengers 1 and even Captain America Winter Soldier were far more enjoyable for me. Good but not great. Ultron was the least intimidating villain ever. He had nasty plans but just didn't seem evil enough, he was constantlyKinda disappointing. Avengers 1 and even Captain America Winter Soldier were far more enjoyable for me. Good but not great. Ultron was the least intimidating villain ever. He had nasty plans but just didn't seem evil enough, he was constantly joking and stuff. As well the science behind the climax was wrong. A mass half the size of a small city is not big enough to destroy the world unless its going thousands of miles per hour. Which a straight drop wont come remotely close to doing.… Expand

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LamontRaymondMay 1, 2015

It's no doubt better than I thought it would be based on the trailer. There's much more heart to it than I expected, and there are a couple of surprise characters who truly satisfy. It's just not close to the best in the genre (The DarkIt's no doubt better than I thought it would be based on the trailer. There's much more heart to it than I expected, and there are a couple of surprise characters who truly satisfy. It's just not close to the best in the genre (The Dark Knight, Iron Man, The Matrix, Superman (Reeves). And I will say that bringing so many disparate characters together is a tough task that Whedon tackled with skill.… Expand

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FilmGobMay 1, 2015

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. When Tony Stark tries to jumpstart a dormant peacekeeping program, things go horribly wrong and it's up to the Avengers to stop the evil Ultron from enacting his terrible plans.

The opening action scene shows our heroes taking out a HYDRA base to recover Loki's sceptre. The reason i mention this scene is because it sets the style for what's to come. Visually this fast paced cg single shot felt messy and more comparable to a video game cut scene rather than a 250 million dollar Hollywood blockbuster. Later the Hulk and Iron Man's Hulkbuster cause city damage of 9/11 proportions, and not much discussion about the consequences. Also with the camera being so close to the lightning quick action, it was difficult to know what was happening with bodies and debris flying everywhere. The third act is centred around a city ripped from the Earth, with flying battles between Ultron's minions, Iron Man and S.H.I.E.L.D's hellicarrier (don't ask me where that came from after the events of Winter Soldier)

The character development in Age of Ultron feels inconsistent with the rest of the franchise. The events of Iron Man 3 and Winter Soldier seem to have been brushed aside as Tony Stark and Captain America look and sound better than ever, no traces of the doubt and confusion they went through. We spend some time with Ulysses Klaw in South Africa but it's all too short. Newcomers Scarlet Witch and her brother Quicksilver debut with accents and all. The brother's death is certainly emotional but fell flat considering Aaron Taylor-Johnson didn't grab my attention during his screen time. Paul Bettany's Vision is introduced late but to great effect, his power and abilities matching those of his peers.

The more interesting moments of the film was an attempt at giving some emotion and story to characters like Hawkeye and Black Widow, but the latter's romance with the Bruce Banner comes out of nowhere and feels rushed. Some hints at what's to come in Civil War are placed around the film that are absorbing, but aren't fleshed out despite over 2 and a half hours runtime. Any animosity we witness between Stark and Cap is pretty much ignored by the end.

Don't worry, there are plenty of quips and explosions for people who came for quips and explosions. Even James Spader's Ultron (at times menacing and intriguing as a robot planning to destroy humanity) is presented as a wisecracking (that's right, wisecracking) sentinel due to being born from Tony Stark's ambitions. Tense scenes are oddly interrupted with typical Whedon humour that begins to feel tiresome. The party scene early on is ideal for all that, and i enjoyed the banter among God like superheroes trying to be social.

Now even though i had a good time in a turn-my-brain-off kind of way, and nothing felt horrible or insulting like oh i don't know cough Iron Man 3 cough, the whole experience was more going through the motions rather than the spectacle i hoped for. It's still popcorn fun but predictable. Rather than moving forward, Age of Ultron feels like Marvel saying, "Nah, i'm ok here, thanks". With Joss Whedon stepping down due to his self confessed exhaustion and the Russo Brothers taking over for Infinity War, the time is right for change, because Marvel's cinematic universe shows signs of going stale.… Expand

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everlastallMay 9, 2015

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Not a bad movie at all, but probably my least favorite out of all of the marvel franchise. Simply put, way too rushed and way too many plot points, characters and topics covered. The movie never feels like it has a single moment to breathe. Because of this nothing is given the proper attention and time all of it both needs and deserves.

The twins' backstory and motivation? Crammed in super quick. Ultron? Introduced super quick, really should have had more screen time, and then is killed off at the end (I'm really getting sick of Marvel making its villains one-note and killing them off). Thor's side trip vision pool acid trip? Wow...that was very clunky and out of place (I know Whedon was forced to include it, but still, very clunky). Nick Fury just shows up the f**k out of nowhere halfway through. The gem stone stuff I know is important to the Infinity War coming soon, but it's just getting weird and boring and are acting like clunky plot devices/deus ex machinas. And the story's plot just seems to jump from point to point in clunky connection and bad (rushed) exposition (for example Jarvis's hacking of Ultron to prevent the nuclear codes and that scientist quickly introduced just to serve as a plot point later).

This thing really needed a good edit to slash off a couple subplots and characters and focus/spend more time on the really good ideas it had. The talent is all here, but it's just impossible for them to juggle as much as they're trying to here while maintaining the level of quality the smaller more focused single hero Marvel stories do.… Expand

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AGarcia732May 3, 2015

Being the sequel to the biggest superhero movie of all time is not an easy thing to be. Meeting the expectations and demands of the Marvel Cinematic Universe, of dedicated fans, and the general movie-going public is no easy task.

In anBeing the sequel to the biggest superhero movie of all time is not an easy thing to be. Meeting the expectations and demands of the Marvel Cinematic Universe, of dedicated fans, and the general movie-going public is no easy task.

In an ambitious effort to top the previous Avengers movie, Joss Whedon packed around 5 different big-budget action sequences in Age of Ultron. The blockbuster action felt epic in the trailers and promos, but somehow lackluster in the actual movie (probably because we are bombarded with too much of it). Watching this superhero extravaganza, I felt that the filming style was gimmicky (camera turning around 360 to show way too many things going on at once).

Even with its 2 and a half hour run time, AoU has a rushed pace, and not enough time is given to the characters and audience to dwell on what is going on. There’s so much ground to cover in this sequel that the movie struggles to find room. The movie glosses over the Scarlet Witch-induced hallucinations that the Avengers suffer, the “Infinity Well” (where Thor learns of setup for Phase 3 and the Infinity War), and the fact that SHIElD is back, but with no mention of the rival factions within it (shown on Agents Of SHIELD).

Everything and nothing is at stake in AoU. After all, it’s obvious going into the theater that only one or two of our heroes will die--because most of the Avengers have more movies that they’re contracted to star in. Plus, Disney benefits far too much because of the MCU to kill off a money-making character. Knowing this, what is the point of making movies where the entire planet is in danger, yet not a single civilian gets killed on-screen and almost none of the Avengers are ever in real jeopardy? The comedic timing of the film is also off, as too many jokes and quips are made at inappropriate times, and this contributes to a lack of tension in the movie.

None of the acting is noteworthy or remarkable, but the conflict of ideologies between Tony and Cap was interesting to me and a natural progression of their characters (also setting up the two for Captain America 3: Civil War). I appreciated the camaraderie that the Avengers had in the Avengers Tower party scene, as it humanizes Earth’s Mightiest Heroes. I personally didn’t like the romantic relationship between Bruce and Natasha--none of the previous films, including this one, set them up as a couple--and yet they’re talking about abandoning the team and running away together after defeating Ultron?

Bruce’s inner demons are starting to feel tedious to watch, especially in the way it was handled. *SPOILER ALERT* He very unceremoniously leaves the team in a quinjet. And Natasha has now flirted (or at least had moments of romantic playfulness) with Tony, Cap, Hawkeye, and the Hulk. That seems kind of insulting to her character. (However, I do like that AoU delved into Black Widow’s dark past.) Hawkeye gets some love, but I still don’t think it was enough.

*SPOILER ALERT* Of all the characters to kill off, the end of a recently introduced and supporting character is somewhat disappointing--especially how it was handled. We barely got time to be introduced to Quicksilver, but he is killed anyway. His final words are “Bet you didn’t see that coming”, but many had already predicted his death. (Was Quicksilver killed simply for shock effect, or because his character was too weak to compete against the one from X: Men DOFP?) The Vision, Quicksilver, and Scarlet Witch are all undeveloped (Scarlet Witch feels way too much like Carrie; from the horror movie).

Ultron is “not as scary as the Winter Soldier, or as interesting and entertaining as Loki, or as ominous as hyper-intelligent Ava from Ex Machina.” He doesn’t do anything actually useful with all of the power he supposedly has (no hacking, no using nukes?). AoU’s Ultron is a far cry from the comics, where he’s apparently a “hyper-intelligent and adaptable being”. The father son relationship between Stark and Ultron that could have been, isn’t. “We aren’t given any time for him and Stark to form a relationship that could later turn to hatred. There is never that process that allows us to accept Ultron first as Stark’s ‘child’ and then as his antagonist.” Considering the love-hate relationship between Hank Pym and Ultron is a key part of his character in the comics (which I haven’t read but know enough about), AoU is a letdown in that regard. (And the way he is defeated is pretty lame.)
Age of Ultron could've have definitely been a much better movie. Instead of leaving people wanting more, Joss Whedon has left most wanting less. The action gets too thick and makes the movie feel bloated; too many one-liners are said at impromptu times. Cap and Iron Man are the most interesting characters, but the rest fall flat. Whedon "simply has too many balls to keep in the air for one movie—even a two-and-a-half-hour one.” In interviews, Whedon has said that he feels burned out by his responsibilities in the MCU. Him leaving the property is probably the best for all of us.… Expand

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Mathus819May 6, 2015

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. If you just want to see super hero's punch robots and occasionally make a funny remark or learn about Hawkeye's wife and kids, then this is the movie for you. The story was lacking and filled with plot holes. The flashbacks seemed out of place and at one point Thor randomly goes off on his own to explore a magic cave and go for a swim. The Avenger's are never in any real danger and the scenes of them evacuating the city are boring. Does anyone really care that Hawkeye has a family? All of that being said, the action scenes were great, I think the fight between Iron Man and the Hulk was the highlight of the movie. The first Avengers was superior.… Expand

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Nocturnal-__-May 16, 2015

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. A very disappointing sequel, so many things wrong with Disney's newest movie, so many characters with no time spent actually developing them, many pointless scenes setting up the next solo movies they'll be pushing out. Ultron poses no physical threat to the heroes at all, the only damage done to them comes in the form of the Scarlet Witch. Tony creates the evil AI villain Ultron, so you'd think he'd have learned his lesson, nope, his willing to do it all over again with the Vision, with no notion of how it could have went, Vision could have ended up being 10 times worse. The genius Ultron has the ability to have limitless copies of himself but brings every single copy to the final fight, you'd think he'd have multiple plans going simultaneously having an ability like that, or at the very least plan for defeat & stash a few copies elsewhere.… Expand

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MovieFan777May 1, 2015

Saw this as part of the AMC double-feature yesterday. First Avengers got a rousing round of applause as it wrapped up - second one did not. Was it good? Absolutely. Was it great? If you hadn't seen the first one - maybe. Otherwise it wasSaw this as part of the AMC double-feature yesterday. First Avengers got a rousing round of applause as it wrapped up - second one did not. Was it good? Absolutely. Was it great? If you hadn't seen the first one - maybe. Otherwise it was largely interchangeable: Aliens swapped out for robots, Loki swapped out for Ultron, humanity threatened, heroes fight each other, etc.

Now they added a couple new characters, but left at least one very key character out. The "Marvel Universe" includes the fairly popular Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D., led by Agent Coulson. Yet Phil is a no-show for Ultron. He played a key role in the first Avengers and is the lead character in Agents, yet there is not even a whisper about him in this latest outing.

Sorry, but he was perhaps the most relatable character in the first movie and adding a family background to superheroes doesn't change that. Why have a Universe that can't integrate even the most simple, yet germane characters? Moreover, why have this major movie/Universe tie with a struggling TV series (that still carries the Marvel brand) and then fail to actually include even a frayed thread of that tie? It almost seems they are writing off the TV series (and a pretty big character) on purpose. Not good for the 4-7 million viewers that have stuck with that series through thick and thin.

Bottom line: The first Avengers was great, the second largely a rewashed version of the first. We want our Universe to EXPAND, not simply have a dozen different storylines that take place at the same time on the same planet - yet never actually meet. Ultron is a good movie, but give me multiple episodes with Daredevil or even Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. any day. I want a relationship - not another one-night stand with the same person wearing a different wig.… Expand

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NitroussodaMay 3, 2015

Avengers: Age of Ultron was a good enough movie to spend a saturday afternoon watching, but that was about it. The marvel formula is really starting to get tiring, something bad happens, explosions and cool gadgets, looks like everything isAvengers: Age of Ultron was a good enough movie to spend a saturday afternoon watching, but that was about it. The marvel formula is really starting to get tiring, something bad happens, explosions and cool gadgets, looks like everything is about to go to **** and then of course the day is saved. The forced romance with black widow and hulk was just garbage too. Good kind of mindless entertainment, but nothing really spectacular here.… Expand

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AliceofXMay 7, 2015

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. So I suppose I should start this with saying that the Avengers movies never clicked with me. It's not that I thought they were bad, I just never saw what made them so huge to others. So I don't think I would have been a fan anyway, but considering previous Marvel movies this one fell short in many ways. The biggest problem is that the movie is all action, little story or character development.

Maybe this would have been better as a 3+ hour monster, with more time, more focus on the characters their decisions would have felt more real. There are two things that bugged me the most:

1) Hulk and Black Widow romance. It just comes completely out of nowhere. If it would have ended with Black Widow and Hulk running away at the end then the plot line would have had some weight, but as it is I think it will all be forgotten in the next movies and made pointless.

2) The Twins turn good moment. I can understand them turning against Ultron. But they spent half of their lives wanting to kill Tony Stark. They tried to tear the Avengers apart, all the damage Hulk did could really be laid at Scarlet Witch's feet. After all that they just easily accept her?

With more character time all these problems could have been solved (perhaps) but as it is the movie feels rushed.

With that said I could still see many people giving it a higher score as it does still have that Marvel humor and plenty of cool scenes to enjoy. For me the negatives drag it down.… Expand

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BarbudezMay 1, 2015

Primero de todo, me gustó la película, es decir, es entretenida, muy bien filmada, pasas el rato bien , guiños e Easter Eggs a cholón para los fans... Como todas las marveladas de rigor, pero no me entusiasmó. La sensación que sentí fue de,Primero de todo, me gustó la película, es decir, es entretenida, muy bien filmada, pasas el rato bien , guiños e Easter Eggs a cholón para los fans... Como todas las marveladas de rigor, pero no me entusiasmó. La sensación que sentí fue de, "otra vez lo mismo, pero mas alargado".

La película, es mas larga que la anterior, (me refiero a Vengadores), lo cual podríamos pensar que esta vez meterían algo nuevo, para que el público vea una película entretenida y además con algo destacable, pues no, Whedon o Marvel Studios, pensaron que es mejor ir a lo seguro y hacer lo mismo otra vez, pero en 2 horas y 40 minutos". Que la gente salió extasiada con la batalla final de la 1, pues metemos el triple de peleas de ese tipo,que Hulk salga liándola parda, pues tomad dos tazas, que gustó las puyas graciosas entre los Vengadores, pues metemos mas, que les moló el rollo OJCURO y REALIZTA, del Capi 2, pues la hacemos OJCURA (sólo un poco) no vayamos a hacer Batman V Superman....OH WAIT!. En otras palabras, la película parece en ciertos momentos los resultados de un satisfactorio estudio de mercado.

Otra cosa que sentí fue una sensación que tuve durante la película, era que parecía que estaba viendo un episodio de una serie de televisión, y me parecía que me he perdido cosas o capítulos, sobretodo al principio de la película, que sientes desorientación, en sentido de...¿me he perdido algo de por medio? ¿por que ha sucedido esto?.

Y es una pena, porque podían haber hecho algo nuevo, que sorprendieran como hizo la primera película, una lastima solamente yendo a lo fácil y 0 riesgo. Pues ya provoca como es en mi caso, que me canse de ver lo mismo, pero su cometido para lo que se hizo este film, lo cumple, busca entretener, nada mas. Pero para algo tan pretencioso, como un universo cinemático y fases, sinceramente, me esperaba más.

Sobre las novedades de la peli, el malo, Ultrón pues es como en el cómic... de los primeros, un villano de opereta simplón, mediocre con plan chorra de destruir el mundo, y muy inferior al brillante Loki de Tom Hiddleston, si, damas y caballeros, Loki se come con patatas a ese trozo de hojalata sin carisma. Los gemelos, pues correctos, y justifican bastante bien lo de que aparezcan en XMEN, ya me entenderéis cuando la veais.

En conclusión, si esperáis algo nuevo, fresco o que sorprenda. No vais a encontrar nada. Solamente el mismo film de siempre. Ni una escena Postcreditos interesante, salvo para el Fanboy de turno que dirá solo maravillas, el resto... bueh, entretenida y ya.… Expand

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MrTibsterJul 21, 2015

AOU is unfortunately a film that never fully hits the spectacle that the first one reached, and feels much more like a rushed out sequel. The writing is unimpressive but does keep the characters likeable, but that may be due to the greatAOU is unfortunately a film that never fully hits the spectacle that the first one reached, and feels much more like a rushed out sequel. The writing is unimpressive but does keep the characters likeable, but that may be due to the great acting from the whole cast. Ultron is a great villain but is never developed enough, so he never reaches his full potential. The action can be great but just feels like any blockbuster out there, and never fully exceeds them in that department.

Overall a complete let down on the film, that is sure to go down in score after the hype has died down. Still has some good moments that do bring the score up, but is so uneven that the highest score I can give this film is a 6.… Expand

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RedeadhoodMar 28, 2016

Ultron, what have they done to you? Although the movie isn't terrible, there were quite a few missed opportunities. Does Marvel really need to inject comedy everywhere? Just give us villain that we can fear, just once.
The performances wereUltron, what have they done to you? Although the movie isn't terrible, there were quite a few missed opportunities. Does Marvel really need to inject comedy everywhere? Just give us villain that we can fear, just once.
The performances were great (aside from thor) and I especially loved what they did with Hawkeye (give us a solo netflix series plz). It just saddens me that all the potential was wasted.… Expand

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PhyukYOOMMKAAYJun 24, 2015

EH. Its like any other avengers movie, they all get together, they feud. They mess up, they feud some more, Nick Fury comes and reunites them. They learn the true value of friendship or some s***. they stop the bad guys and save the world.EH. Its like any other avengers movie, they all get together, they feud. They mess up, they feud some more, Nick Fury comes and reunites them. They learn the true value of friendship or some s***. they stop the bad guys and save the world. Just felt bland and the same as the other avengers. The only fans are tumblr fans that just can't say it was meh because "muh geekdom". overall it was a movie you'd buy in a $5 bin at walmart.… Expand

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ScribeHardMay 1, 2015

With Avengers: Age of Ultron, writer/director Joss Whedon has once again done what many thought was impossible: he has taken a watershed installment in a monstrosity of a franchise and turned it into something of remarkable insignificance.

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WiscoJoeMay 1, 2015

The most surprising thing about this movie is how a quarter-of-a-billion dollars can look so average and forgettable on screen. Despite several moments of cheesy humor provided by a scrambling cast of vaudevillians and a few moments ofThe most surprising thing about this movie is how a quarter-of-a-billion dollars can look so average and forgettable on screen. Despite several moments of cheesy humor provided by a scrambling cast of vaudevillians and a few moments of genuine magic, this film never feels particularly super or heroic. It's hard to get invested in a movie about the possible extinction of humanity, when the human characters focus most of their energy on quips and insult humor. This is like the worlds largest, longest, loudest episode of The Big Bang Theory. The only thing missing is the overbearing laugh track, which was sadly not provided by the audience I sat with.

I would recommend bringing along some aspirin, which you might need unless this movie does its intended job of numbing you to core. I left the theater with a headache and the sinking feeling that Disney has once again corrupted powerful mythology into something completely devoid of meaning or cultural import.… Expand

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SkulbMay 28, 2015

I have severe Marvel fatigue at this point. It`s one thing to make movies where you have a solid back story, like Daredevil, Wolverine or Spiderman, even though that is apparently hard too. Even X-Men worked because there was a story there toI have severe Marvel fatigue at this point. It`s one thing to make movies where you have a solid back story, like Daredevil, Wolverine or Spiderman, even though that is apparently hard too. Even X-Men worked because there was a story there to build off of. It`s quite another to make movies about this bad comic book which only exists because six year olds in the 1970s wanted to "see all the superheroes together!". But there`s no story to work with here. Big threat, must gang up to deal with it. Right, that`s the script done folks! Now for some special effects to cover up that there`s no story! The Avengers is the only Marvel prospect I can think of that`s even worse than Fantastic Four.
But it isn`t the fault of the director. At least not entirely. There literally is no story to work with. I have no idea what made them think they could make more than one movie out of this nonsense. The first one was passable because it focused on Captain America a lot, who does have a decent story to work with. But without that focus this movie is just lame. Thor`s Hammer comic relief is real!

I can`t wait for Antman.....… Expand

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BENNEBMay 18, 2015

Apart from the good fight scenes filled with jam-packed action and trill, along with the pretty good visuals, there is nothing much to get out of the film, considering how much expectations it put on me after seeing the first Avengers. ActingApart from the good fight scenes filled with jam-packed action and trill, along with the pretty good visuals, there is nothing much to get out of the film, considering how much expectations it put on me after seeing the first Avengers. Acting in general was pretty stale, the storyline was rushed and thrown at your face and the film did not give you time to digest the storyline, leaving you kind of at a lost, the character development was weak and the film to me kind off seem to drag on forever. I'm not saying I hate the second Avengers movie (I would give the movie a thumbs up if you are in for the action), but I'm just not feeling it. Overall, I left the cinema kind off underwhelmed and disappointed, to be completely honest.… Expand

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xhaosisMay 3, 2015

I think over a decade and a half of marvel pumping out real life comic cartoons has finally come to a head when it comes to entertainment. I know the movie was a action movie, but it has to be one of the shallowest marvel movies I have seenI think over a decade and a half of marvel pumping out real life comic cartoons has finally come to a head when it comes to entertainment. I know the movie was a action movie, but it has to be one of the shallowest marvel movies I have seen in a long time, the First Hulk movie, may have been a good comparison. the heavy was pretty uninspiring the script was down right corny to me. The movie, just never pulled me in, thru the action or the acting. Not to mention this movie was borderline rated G, definitely made for people under the age of 10 years old I am afraid. This movie was made more for children and less for adults, borderline Disney movie. Nothing close to the last X-men, movie etc. Very carebearish movie.

good to take the kids to, but if your an adult and even a fan of the Avengers, comics, don't have great expectation, lower your standards and it will be a nice waste of time.
Since my kids will be adults by the time the next Avengers, comes out this will be my last avengers movie I goto the theater to see.… Expand

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deeman010May 2, 2015

Disappointing. Very disappointing.There are many flaws to this film.

The narrative is something to behold. They had the ability to make it so interesting but they chose to force the plot instead of building it up as a result of theDisappointing. Very disappointing.There are many flaws to this film.

The narrative is something to behold. They had the ability to make it so interesting but they chose to force the plot instead of building it up as a result of the previous films. Where in the Avengers you could tell that it was the culmination of the phase 1 Marvel films, this film tries and fails to set itself up because there is no progression from the Phase 2 films. Everything in this film felt rushed. There is absolutely no reason for Ultron to be in the film, he exists purely as a generic villain for the team to fight. I feel as if they wasted the potential for the Ultron story line. I won't go into details because I don't want to spoil anything but all I can say was that the pacing and story did not suspend my belief enough to think that the events of the film could actually happen.

The action is amazing as always and the effects are spot on but compared to the first movie or ANY movie from the 2nd phase (even Thor 2), this movie just doesn't live up to the name. It just seems rushed to be honest and that the only reason for this film to exist is to serve as a bridge to phase 3.This is a 2nd film in a series so I hope that the 3rd is WAY better.… Expand

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27HoursMay 2, 2015

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. ***************************UPDATED REVIEW - SCORE CHANGE FROM 5 TO 6***********************

The film opens with the Avengers conducting an impeccably choreographed raid on a remote, snowy, forested H.Y.D.R.A stronghold, in the fictional Eastern European nation of Sokovia. We see Hawkeye firing arrows from the back of Jeep while Black Widow drives; Captain America motorbiking through the forest while Ironman flies; Thor swinging his hammer while the Hulk swings his fists; all this action finally culminating in beautifully shot moment when all the Avengers simultaneously exit their respective battles and attack as one - a metaphor for harmony that this group has built amongst themselves since the first film.

However, it will not last. We quickly learn that the spectre of another alien invasion has been plaguing Tony Stark; he believes humanity will be eradicated if there is to be another hostile extraterrestrial incursion. These events are ultimately what lead to his creation Ultron - a global defence program gone horribly wrong. Within moment's of being created, Ultron decides that the best way of keeping the planet safe is by destroying all human life.

This is where the movie's quality begins to decline. Ultron never truly impresses, as his inability to kill off or critically injure any of the six main Avengers diminishes his credibility as a formidable villain - as the writers would have us believe. Black Widow even going the entire film without so much as a scar on her face. Moreover, it reduces the action sequences into a tedium of repetitive and pointless, computer generated violence, used only to satisfy the requirements of the annual summer blockbuster. This is particularly pronounced during a scene in the movie whereby Ultron has captured Black Widow (Scarlet Johannsson) a.k.a Natasha Romanoff. Rather than killing her off - as would be expected of a being whose self-declared purpose is to eradicate humanity (Avengers included) - instead he details to her, with the glibness that has become the central motif of this film, his evil plan to defeat the Avengers and end humanity - can it get any more cliched?

Between the Hulk smashing up Johannesburg and Captain America battling on runaway trains, the movie makes feeble attempts to develop its characters. We learn that Hawkeye is family man by day and one of Earth's Mightiest Heroes by night. Black Widow is now attracted to Bruce Banner in a relationship that feels forced and completely out of place. Oh, and Captain America has reverted to his pre-Winter Soldier self. Never do we get the impression that there's more to these characters than what we've witnessed in the past dozen or so films. How did Romanoff's past influence who she is today? How is Cap dealing with the events of The Winter Soldier? Is there much more to Stark than quippy one-liners and superficial charm? Banner at least tries to convey to us his inner war with the Hulk but Thor however, disappears for almost half the movie, using the time (sort of) to set the stage for 2017's Thor:Ragnarok.

Cast your mind back to 2012's The Avengers. What made that film such a success was getting to see all these explosive personalities clash for the first time on the big screen. At this point in the MCU, we're all familiar with the personality traits of these characters on the surface, and viewers -
having slogged through a dozen or so films of seeing them wreak havoc on a city-wide scale - will be asking for more out of these characters rather than another exhibition of their talents for destruction. However, to the film's peril, Whedon has preferred to avoid the deeper and darker sides of these characters - that battling a genocidal A.I would necessarily reveal - and instead opts to showcase their skill at delivering quippy one-liners and half-hearted philosophical musings.

Ultimately, the forced, disjointed nature of the film, along with the half-hearted involvement of all the characters (heroes and villains alike) are what make this movie feel like an irrelevant, sub-standard film.

Tl;dr: Movie is a rehash of what we've already seen from the MCU. It would have received a higher rating if wasn't as underdeveloped story-wise and character-wise. Relatively uninvolved characters; overly-witty dialogue; massive CG battles. If you don't mind pizza for dinner two nights in a row, then you'll likely love this film.… Expand

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marco34laMay 2, 2015

This installment of The Avengers was not as good as the original. It's definitely a fun action-packed movie
with some moments that don't disappoint, but there's also too much fluff here. The story was not as concise as it should have beenThis installment of The Avengers was not as good as the original. It's definitely a fun action-packed movie
with some moments that don't disappoint, but there's also too much fluff here. The story was not as concise as it should have been and some of the scenes towards the end went on a little too long. I liked it but slightly disappointed.… Expand

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FallsDownzMay 3, 2015

Here we are really near to the "Phase 3" of Marvel movies that leads to Infinity War in 2018 and 2019

I have to say that i really love the first Avenger movie because not only it's fun but it's also fill with amazing characters. WithHere we are really near to the "Phase 3" of Marvel movies that leads to Infinity War in 2018 and 2019

I have to say that i really love the first Avenger movie because not only it's fun but it's also fill with amazing characters.

With that said though Avengers 2 is not like that , actually it's worse than the first Avengers.

Why ? because almost everything in this sequel is just exactly the same , the plot , the conflict or the characters , yes it's still fun popcorn movie to watch with great action scene BUT right now we are in the "Avengers 2" we should have more than just great action scene or mediocre characters or super cliché conflict.

and The worst part of the movie itself is it Villain "Ultron" he is just terrible trying so hard to be this super bad guy but not only he's super cliché but the movie just hype him to be this bad-ass character too much when what we saw now is that he's just another bad guy that just complain about everything and doing nothing , he could possibly be okay in stand-alone movie like Iron Man 4 but not in the Avengers , This is not even count the fact that Ultron in comic is actually really really powerful character while in the movie he fells boring and lackluster.

Overall Avengers: Age of Ultron fells mediocre at best everything is just exactly the same and sometimes even worse than the first Avengers or even Captain American: Winter Soldier a lot of thing fells like Marvel just keeping good stuff out of us too much for this "Infinity War" movies than will hit us in 2018 that is like 3 years from now and if this happen again and again i will probably be bored before this Infinity War movie happen.… Expand

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ahnehnoisMay 7, 2015

It's really kind of boring and derivative at this point. The first one had its issues, but at least it was novel; we hadn't seen anything like it. Age of Ultron throws a lot of stuff at you, but it all feels regurgitated from the first one,It's really kind of boring and derivative at this point. The first one had its issues, but at least it was novel; we hadn't seen anything like it. Age of Ultron throws a lot of stuff at you, but it all feels regurgitated from the first one, and overly commercialized, with product placements galore. Joss Whedon's gone corporate.

There are so many characters that the few attempts at development aren't successful. The camp of it, the fake-looking CGI and the very comic book-y costumes, just doesn't play that well any more. And guess what, there are some more MacGuffins coming!

The titular villain never really leaves a mark, simply for screen time issues. Not that James Spader isn't entertaining, but if you want a real exploration of AI, check out Ex Machina. This movie tries to leverage the idea, but there isn't enough substance there. There are also a lot of people doing fake Russian accents at this point, which is not good.

On the positive side, every now and then there's a laugh line, and the setup for a civil war between the superheroes suggests that maybe future movies will have some more intrigue. Who are you rooting for? This one's mostly just CGI battles. It feels like filler. For a movie that cost almost $300 million, that isn't good enough.

Also, one female character is briefly captured and spends approximately five minutes of screen time not kicking ass, and a female and male character talk equally about how they want to have children and can't, so therefore this movie is a misogynistic rant from noted misogynist Joss Whedon, and if you watch it Marvel Studios will take away women's right to vote and institute mandatory sexual slavery of all women at every Marvel-watching household in the world. Or not.
(No, seriously, some people are attacking this movie because of these minor inoffensive plot points. Look it up.)… Expand

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lasttimeisawMay 4, 2015

As I gave THE AVENGERS (2012) a 5/10, it is a sad truth that I still haven’t reached the rarefied status of completely ignoring those populist “it” movies, like FURIOUS 7 (2015, 6/10), the second assembly of the Avengers is another box-officeAs I gave THE AVENGERS (2012) a 5/10, it is a sad truth that I still haven’t reached the rarefied status of completely ignoring those populist “it” movies, like FURIOUS 7 (2015, 6/10), the second assembly of the Avengers is another box-office mammoth of 2015, and this time I have to squeeze in a small packed screening room with an equally small screen in the local cinema here in Cairo, my worst fear towards 3D technique came true, it is disastrously dim-lit, why on earth we can watch a bright trailer on our computer screen yet when comes to the real one, we have to endure this schlocky quality?

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Simpsons92May 1, 2015

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. As a fan of Marvel, i was waiting for this new release and although it wasn't bad, it was kind of a disappointment compared to the first one. I saw it in IMAX for the first time and it's a great experience but the 3D is unecessary...First of all, a honorary mention to the brilliant voice of James Spader who actually made me believe that Ultron was real, he was the perfect choice but unfortunately the problem is that this villain simply doesn't have personality and his plans were confusing that no one really understand why he was doing that, a total flop! Even if they add new characters, there was no development at all. The movie had great humor without being forced and visually is brilliant with fantastic action scenes but the whole thing is just another copy from the first one...I hated the romance between Black Widow and Banner, it was so childish and painful to watch. The addition of Hawkeye's family was nothing special, total waste of time, it just seems pointless. They really needed to cut some scenes because it were super boring especially those in the farm...The Twins were fine, but the typical "the villain is horrible so lets be good" is already wasted. About the cast, Downey Jr. doing his thing, already annoys me, Stark's arrogance it was cool at the beggining but now it's just stupid. Evans was ok, nothing new and Hemsworth's Thor was just to give some comic relief. Bettany's Vision seems really good, probably the thing that i got most excited about it. Just like i said, Johansson and Ruffalo were completly ruined by that ridiculous "chemistry"...And i hope to see more of Jackson's Nick Fury because everytime he appears, he steals the show. I think this is probably one of the worst movies by Marvel and in my opinion only shows us that Whedon doesn't have nothing new to give us, that's why they already replaced him for the next Avengers...… Expand

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owenthunderbirdMay 10, 2015

Not a great movie. If you really like Marvel and The Avengers, then yes, you should see it. It's visually pleasing, it has good fight scenes, it has character development, and it has tech. Lots and lots of tech.

These things were good to aNot a great movie. If you really like Marvel and The Avengers, then yes, you should see it. It's visually pleasing, it has good fight scenes, it has character development, and it has tech. Lots and lots of tech.

These things were good to a lot of people, including me, but I think that while there was a significant amount of character development, it lacked a lot of internal development and was mainly focused on development of the relationships of the characters.

It wasn't linear, which is a good thing in most cases, but it also seemed a bit random. Now they're in Europe! Now they're in the US! Now they're on a farm!

I did like the development of Jarvis, but other than that, not a spectacular movie. They drew it out for too long; I feel they could have said a lot of things in a shorter time frame. I definitely prefer the first one.… Expand

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killian13May 1, 2015

good but not extraordinary
empty but not lifeless
very nice but not better than the first
Ultron is not charismatic , just pathetic
I'm very disappointed

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SSJ5May 4, 2015

I don't know ... It just doesn't live up to the hype. Tony's plan was incredibly stupid and villanous to begin with and Ultron's movies are something out of a dollar store. The visuals are great, and the story holds up in places, but afterI don't know ... It just doesn't live up to the hype. Tony's plan was incredibly stupid and villanous to begin with and Ultron's movies are something out of a dollar store. The visuals are great, and the story holds up in places, but after all the hype ... I just didn't find myself enjoying it at all.… Expand

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raporgiMay 15, 2015

fun movie but I felt that Ultron was underused and underwhelming. Too many minion smashing scenes, a forced romance, Renner is still boring and a poor fit for Hawkeye. I felt they reduced Quicksilver and Scarlet Witch to a bunch of accents. Afun movie but I felt that Ultron was underused and underwhelming. Too many minion smashing scenes, a forced romance, Renner is still boring and a poor fit for Hawkeye. I felt they reduced Quicksilver and Scarlet Witch to a bunch of accents. A lot of scenes feel a bit recycled from the previous movie. I was also annoyed by the extended evac scene. Cap acts stupid and demands the whole team die if they cant save the whole city. Ultron becomes evil from the get go and starts acting like well a bad guy from Buffy which is totally inappropriate for this movie. The writing in this movie is attrocious. Josh Whedon shouldnt be let near a Marvel movie ever again.… Expand

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MonkayMay 18, 2015

Went to see Age of Ultron.....hmmmm what can i say . interesting story line which the film really DID not do justice . hit a robot hit another robot hit yet another robot funny comment or action oh and hit more robots with a mini romanceWent to see Age of Ultron.....hmmmm what can i say . interesting story line which the film really DID not do justice . hit a robot hit another robot hit yet another robot funny comment or action oh and hit more robots with a mini romance between hulk and black widow, lots of techno waffle which didn't explain what was happening, would have made an interesting discussion on ethics of AI, rather disappointing.… Expand

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BshopMay 16, 2015

I wanted to like this movie, honestly. But Marvel has become too big for its own good.
In a few years, this will be the movie people point to when they say 'this is where it took a nose dive".
Like Amazing Spider-man 2, there are too manyI wanted to like this movie, honestly. But Marvel has become too big for its own good.
In a few years, this will be the movie people point to when they say 'this is where it took a nose dive".
Like Amazing Spider-man 2, there are too many characters and too much back-story that the director/writer tried to cram into here. What could have been a good development story for the main cast turned into a muddled affair of branched sequel set-ups for future movies.
That's all Marvel has become honestly. The character development happens in the stand alone movies for good reason - they are the only focus.
Maybe instead of messing with TV-like stories and cameos, Marvel should focus on character development only with one character at a time. This one could have been about Iron Man only, but instead it turned into multiple characters having flashbacks/flash forwards that it's hard to keep straight.
Honestly I hope Marvel universe gets back to the normal stuff, like developing one character at a time.
Also, same formula here for the first Avengers (bad guy steals something, beats the good guys once, twice, and the third time the good guys win!), although they added two characters to help the bad guy, then turn tail once they realize the motive.
In summary, worth a rent to keep the story straight for later movies (and the expanded Marvel universe), but not worth the theater screening. Skip it and wait for DVD. See Mad Max instead.… Expand

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EludiumQ36Nov 28, 2015

First, this is a big big budget, popular franchise film so it's going to be anywhere from good to outstanding. This particular installment was the most CG action porn I've seen in quite some time. It was just so obvious that so much of thisFirst, this is a big big budget, popular franchise film so it's going to be anywhere from good to outstanding. This particular installment was the most CG action porn I've seen in quite some time. It was just so obvious that so much of this was done at green-screen, I'm not really sure the stars earned their pay! Seriously, I think all they had to do was run, jump, and roll a few times while the CG artists created all the mayhem around them. They're the ones that should be walking away with millions. My other complaint is just with the DNA of the franchise itself, all the snarky remarks from Stark, and the little bits and quips from the others just cheapens the gravity of the situation. Similarly, with the need to save/evacuate that whole city. Is there something in the comic book domain that says the Innocent Public must be preserved at all costs?! This may have been laudable in the '40s/'50s but in this Age of Terrorism we KNOW this to be different and it just wreaks of quaint naivety which again cheapens the overall experience. I expect far more plausibility from a film with a nine-digit budget. So, good film, though far from great.… Expand

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JamesCannonMay 11, 2015

Avengers age of Audi. Audi gets more screen time then some of the characters. To me Ultron was just not that great of a villian. Probably the most glaring problem with the movie. Spader's voice is cool, but the baddie doesnt have anyAvengers age of Audi. Audi gets more screen time then some of the characters. To me Ultron was just not that great of a villian. Probably the most glaring problem with the movie. Spader's voice is cool, but the baddie doesnt have any good sequences and his army is quiet pathetic. Him singing the whole pinnocio song was probably a disney exec idea and wrote in a memo to Whedon to include that song. This is a movie that tries to have an edge, but its really quiet tame compared to other better Marvel counterparts. Some scenes feel competely out of place. Want to spend 20 minutes on a farm learning about Hawkeye's family? No I didnt think so either. Unless maybe there is Audi dealership around somewhere.… Expand

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BradySmithMay 25, 2015

A very functional letdown. The action scenes and effects are top notch, and the characters are all still competently written...but it does not add up to a thrilling movie. Sure, some individual scenes are exciting but the movie drags. TheA very functional letdown. The action scenes and effects are top notch, and the characters are all still competently written...but it does not add up to a thrilling movie. Sure, some individual scenes are exciting but the movie drags. The plot is extremely predictable, which is of course true of nearly all superhero movies, but the story doesn't even engage in the moment. Talky scenes are added in which do nothing to enhance the story and end up feeling like mere time wasters. It did start out well, and did entertain me for a good deal of its running time so I can't say it was bad... but the finale is the same old, same old. You never feel like any of the characters are in danger and none of it is as fun as it should have been. A big comedown from the exciting first Avengers movie.… Expand

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AGKJun 13, 2015

The movie is alright but it's just too long! I feel asleep not because it's boring (which it's not) but it's as i aid, too long. the rest of it was good.

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HumaxJul 27, 2015

As much as I am an Avenger's Fan I was a bit taken aback. The concept is interesting, the action is breath taking, yet I continuously feel I missed something and that feeling was there till the end.
The fellow mates of Tony Stark appear toAs much as I am an Avenger's Fan I was a bit taken aback. The concept is interesting, the action is breath taking, yet I continuously feel I missed something and that feeling was there till the end.
The fellow mates of Tony Stark appear to be lost and unless someone wrangles them up for some action they appear more than misplaced at times.
The usual cohesion and teamwork of the cast that made Marvel so phenomenal just isn't there.
James Spader as a 'robot' just didn't do it for me. I am sorry. (and I love James Spader)
I am sure Marvel could have come up with a better story and if this movie is not the preparation for the next one, I could surmise that we all seen Marvel's prime time and expect more nose dives in the future.
Yet, I keep my hopes up high and consider this one a small forgivable error (or misstep) and wait impatiently for the next spectacle.… Expand

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RobobobNov 28, 2015

A good movie that could have been soooo much better. I think they tried to fit too much into this movie. 10+ superheroes and a few villains might be the limit. The Widow/Banner relationship seems sudden and forced. Ultron should have beenA good movie that could have been soooo much better. I think they tried to fit too much into this movie. 10+ superheroes and a few villains might be the limit. The Widow/Banner relationship seems sudden and forced. Ultron should have been a little more intimidating for a homicidal robot. The highlights of these movies seem to be when the Avengers fight each other, which I hope they start to stray away from in future Avengers movies and focus on the villains. Other than those gripes, it had the same fun likable characters from the previous movie and some great lines and action sequences.… Expand

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DudeUnknownMay 6, 2015

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The first half was really good, but, then, everything fell apart. I'm not quite doing this in order, but there's one huge, huge problem. I call him Marvel Superman, but I don't know who the red guy is that was created out of Ultron/Jarvis. That was extremely confusing, but more importantly, THERE IS A REASON HE'S CALLED MARVEL SUPERMAN. IT'S BASICALLY A COPY OF SUPERMAN, AND THEY DON'T HAVE THAT RIGHT, AS DC, THEIR RIVAL, MADE SUPERMAN. HE LOOKS LIKE SUPERMAN, WITH HIS CAPE, A BLUE BODY, RED AROUND, ETC. HE IS ALSO SUPPOSEDLY ONE OF THE STRONGEST THINGS OUT THERE, AND HE'S KIND OF IMMORTAL. THAT'S SUPERMAN. THEN, TO CONFIRM MY SUSPICIONS, HE HAS FRIGGIN' LASER VISION. Ignoring copyright issues, I'm very, very confused by what happened. It's showing one city being destroyed, yet it says billions are dying. There are other problems than confusion, but before I end with confusion, WHAT IS ULTRON? 2 of the villains turn to the heroes, which is, in my opinion, a terrible idea, and one of them dies in the stupidest way. I don't remember his name, but at least the movie actually said it, but I call him Marvel Flash. Because he's kind of the same thing, but not as close as Marvel Superman, fortunately. Either way, he runs in the way of bullets heading for a little boy and... I think it was Hawkeye. PROBLEM, he could easily push them out of the way with his speed! Then, the ending sucked. The Avengers were supposed to separate, and they really should've, but instead ALL of the good Avengers are out (Iron Man, Hulk, Captain America (I think))! They make this crappy ending to make another movie. It was still a 6 after all of this crap, including an unnecessary and weird romance between Black Widow and Hulk, taking over 2 hours, because the premise was amazing. It started off as probably one of the best movies ever, but then it completely collapsed. I'm disappointed. I didn't expect it to be as good as the first, but at the very least, decent.… Expand

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ReapingCriticJun 4, 2015

Avengers: Age of Ultron was an overall good movie. The actors did well, and there was a little bit of everything (action, romance, etc.). Though i enjoyed this one, the first was much better, and much more well directed. I would watch Age ofAvengers: Age of Ultron was an overall good movie. The actors did well, and there was a little bit of everything (action, romance, etc.). Though i enjoyed this one, the first was much better, and much more well directed. I would watch Age of Ultron again, if asked to, but not of my own accord. All in all, it was worth the money I payed to see it.… Expand

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yardashJun 27, 2015

Tamam çizgi roman uyarlamalarını seviyorum ancak arkadaş sırf seyirci sinemaya gelsin bol bol da bilgisayar efektleri izlesin gitsin bende cebimi doldurayım olayı sıkıyor. Elinde malzeme, oyuncu kalitesi, efektlerdeki becerileri düşünüyorumTamam çizgi roman uyarlamalarını seviyorum ancak arkadaş sırf seyirci sinemaya gelsin bol bol da bilgisayar efektleri izlesin gitsin bende cebimi doldurayım olayı sıkıyor. Elinde malzeme, oyuncu kalitesi, efektlerdeki becerileri düşünüyorum da senaryo kötü olmuş ama demekten kendimi alamıyorum. Yapay zeka insan ırkını ortadan kaldırarak dünyaya barış ve huzur getirecek öyle mi? Nedir bu 5 yaşında falan mıyız biz. Arkadaş bu geyik yıllardır bilimkurgu dünyasında döner durur da daha bu işten başarılı bir şey çıkaran çıkmadı. Hep güdük kalacak bir bakış açısı. Üstelik bunca zaman ve çizilmiş bunca roman varken bundan senaryo çıkarıp filmin tamamını bunun üstüne kurmak artık hakikaten sıkıcı oluyor. Ne diyeyim daha bilemedim. İzleyin elbette ancak transformers'tan hallice bir film bulacaksınız beklentilerinizi çok yukarıda tutmayın derim...… Expand

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trnicekJun 26, 2015

I think it's rly, that these films are too much. The last few years is interesting to see screenwriting achievement and we are forced again and again to watch a herd of idiots, is trying to stop gang "cool" bad guys (just stop, because weI think it's rly, that these films are too much. The last few years is interesting to see screenwriting achievement and we are forced again and again to watch a herd of idiots, is trying to stop gang "cool" bad guys (just stop, because we need them in another part), who holds in his hand a little sh*t which can destroy the entire galaxy. However, the commercial success of these jewels do not suggest, that it should be in sight to change something and we can look forward to more festivals film tricks.

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Myslím, že už je těchto filmů opravdu příliš. Posledních pár let není k vidění scénáristicky zajímavý počin a jsme nuceni stále dokola sledovat stádo tupounů, co se snaží zastavit partičku "cool" záporáků (jenom zastavit, vždyť je budeme potřebovat v dalším dílu), kteří drží v ruce malý hovno, jenž dokáže zničit rovnou celou galaxii. Bohužel komerční úspěchy těchto klenotů nenaznačují, že by se mělo v dohlednu něco změnit a můžeme se tak těšit na další festivaly filmových triků.… Expand

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CooperReviews44Dec 6, 2018

Age of Ultron is a pretty disappointing sequel to an amazing film. This film is nowhere near bad but not close to amazing. The great character moments, the humor and charm, the big crazy action sequences are all amazing. The film's plot hasAge of Ultron is a pretty disappointing sequel to an amazing film. This film is nowhere near bad but not close to amazing. The great character moments, the humor and charm, the big crazy action sequences are all amazing. The film's plot has an interesting premise but it doesn't do much with it. The darker tone it was intended to have is thrown out the window and even though Ultron was a very likable villain, but the plot was very stereotypical and lacked any real depth. There is way too much going on with many different sub plots and some random romance that comes out of nowhere is thrown in your face. The film drags on drastically long as well. Overall a lot of mixed feeling. A lot of good and a lot of bad. I recommend watching it however it's definitely a blast to watch.… Expand

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DRauchDoes2015Jun 8, 2015

Hear me out. I’d take this advice before diving in.

You fanboys need to apply some Bengay to your anal cavities, like, a fistful. Many of you, in spite of pleading levelheadedness, will still be butt hurt by the ghastly, blaspheming I amHear me out. I’d take this advice before diving in.

You fanboys need to apply some Bengay to your anal cavities, like, a fistful. Many of you, in spite of pleading levelheadedness, will still be butt hurt by the ghastly, blaspheming I am about to commit on your figurehead God of blockbuster entertainment and I wouldn’t want your inflamed buttocks to blossom into a full on hemorrhoidal ****

I say this because I care.

Age of Ultron is a mess. It’s a blockbuster that confounds, feeling simultaneously bloated and fatally undernourished. If anything, it serves as a strong testament to an ongoing and fatally regressive refusal to capitalize on the massive emotional invest a good majority of the public has in these films by taking serious dramatic risks. Big-budget escapism will never die, so long as intellectual pandering continues to be the most effective pheromone luring the mindless drones to the multiplex. This latest Avengers entry isn’t guilty of all that I condemn most populist entertainment, mainly because there is a team of resilient artists with integrity fighting for control of this project. This odd meeting of genuine talent and ambition with the compromise and sacrifice that comes with mounting a 200+ million dollar tentpole has processed Age of Ultron a confounding concoction. It shows signs of fleeting life in passages, but is at nearly every turn bullied into submission by established parameters dictating the film be palatable before it be good.

This franchise has already set the stage for an endless churn of films that are at war with being less brand-entry and more standalone, but there's one thing that has been consistent with all Marvel films that tattoo this monotony on each work: None of the primary characters are susceptible to the loom of mortality. For a superhero series, one that frequents in thrusting it’s characters in preposterously harrowing situations, it eliminates the concept of stakes altogether. Even though the effects and action choreography occasionally stumbles and conveys kinetic thrills in spite of itself, I found myself constantly pulled out of the moment by the nagging realization that none of this violence serves a purpose, or ever will, until, like this series, it is acknowledged that it's characters can die.

When Age of Ultron isn’t bombarding you with diverting action, it’s characters are interacting, which is almost worse than the nihilistic fight-scenes. EVERY OTHER LINE OF DIALOGUE IN THIS FILM IS A CATCHPHRASE. There are intermittent highs that rescue these playful, cheesy jabs from resulting in complete cinematic flatlining; just when the ordeal feels ready to capsize through a barrage of one-liners and turn me off entirely, Whedon and co inject a playfully off-kilter segment or a split-second visual gag that actually works. Nonetheless, my cringe face got quite the workout watching Age of Ultron. I’m fine with Marvel's light, easygoing tone, but the reality of the film fringes on collapsing on numerous occasions because Tony Stark can’t have a conversation without punning it up. What a dick.

These blunders made in Age of Ultron are reprehensible enough, but my primary issue with the new Avengers is it's jumbled, frenetically conducted rhythm. Nearly EVERY transition is tainted by a transparent, gaping wound - plot holes of an enormity so egregious that each venue feels teetering of the edge of complete derailment. Whedon HAD to make compromises in order to condense his latest staggering behemoth into a franchise-loyal, cohesive(ish) tentpole centerpiece, while simultaneously retaining his integrity, allowing for legitimate personality to seep through the cracks of his latest high-budget, crowd-drawing effort. Age of Ultron is an immense, seven-course meal and Whedon had the task of delivering the dish, which by no means could be safely digested without unbuckling your waist and allowing your protruding bulge to breathe. Not a particularly attractive look.

To resist stagnancy and stifling billow, he surgically extracted every scene that didn’t warrant it's absolute necessity. This may sound like he has crafted a lean, carefully honed film, free of needless indulgence. He has not. Instead, Whedon got shaky hands on the operating table and ripped out scenes that, though not eventful enough to justify their existence entirely, were ESSENTIAL elements of cohesion and overall flow. I’ll list of a couple instances; if I regurgitated every gap of consistency, I’d be risking redundancy (which Whedon showed little regard for) and stretching my memory thin:

How did Bruce find Natasha imprisoned by Ultron, why was he not guarding her, and why was she not just killed in the first place? (he wasn’t holding her for strategic ransom or anything). How the **** did Thor know when to come back to resurrect Vision during the scuffle in the lab and what happened with him in the pool of water? (this segment feels completely incoherent, not redeemable IMO).… Expand

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B3ckettMay 1, 2015

"Age of Ultron" is a big overstatement. Ultron comes and goes in this movie and with each screen appearance you understand the character less and less. A bit frightening in his screen debut, he goes through daddy issues to end up patheticaly."Age of Ultron" is a big overstatement. Ultron comes and goes in this movie and with each screen appearance you understand the character less and less. A bit frightening in his screen debut, he goes through daddy issues to end up patheticaly. Despite Spader's voice, Ultron has been handled in this movie poorly. As all (or almost all) of the characters to be fair. This movie feels like Iron Man 3.5 with too much focus around Stark, Whedon's pat on the back to Renner - "sorry for the first movie, in this one you'll be important. Don't care whether is makes sense", romance between Banner and Romanov is... well, as many have stated before me - dull and plain stupid.
But! The movie is not bad - the effects are great, some of the fights are handled great and a few lines are worth mentioning. As a standalone it can defend itself. As a sequel it fails miserably. For the Marvel Cinematic Universe Avengers: Age of Ultron could not exist. It wouldn't change much. Maybe it would be fot the best...… Expand

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Jackson861May 2, 2015

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Bland story, numerous plot holes, and by-the-book action scenes make this film one of the least compelling or interesting in the franchise. The only fun part about this film is the action scenes but even the final action scene is boring because we saw a similar fight scene in the original Avengers film. The story was horribly rushed with new characters being introduced far too often, often with little to no explanation. The main villain, Ultron, is possibly the lamest antagonist I have ever seen, his constant singing of Pinocchio's I've Got No Strings only makes me feel like I'm watching a child friendly A Nightmare on Elm Street. The only thing that kept me going were two things; the intense and violent action scenes, and the investment into this series that began back in 2008. This is a fun film to watch, but don't expect it too surpass any other Avengers film, The Incredible Hulk was funner to watch.… Expand

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davidlau17Aug 15, 2015

It was sloppy storytelling with a bunch of corny jokes. Scarlet Witch and Quicksilver were wasted. Ultron, the villain, threw less punches than he did punchlines.

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LinkfuchoMay 2, 2015

Es palomera, pero carece de consistencia, guión y falta de realidad en la trama, muchos temas pero en ninguno profundiza. para mi por debajo que la primer Avengers.

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skyminsterFeb 8, 2016

Uninspired on every level, Avengers: Age of Ultron, until the 1:20 mark, is rubbish. The last 50 minutes are quite a lot better, though, with great action and excitement on display. Nonetheless, the flaws found all over the first hour 20 areUninspired on every level, Avengers: Age of Ultron, until the 1:20 mark, is rubbish. The last 50 minutes are quite a lot better, though, with great action and excitement on display. Nonetheless, the flaws found all over the first hour 20 are still found in this portion of the film; ranging from a bad script, to an uninteresting story, ponderous acting and pointless branching to the wider Marvel universe — with the film’s length far too long. It’s not completely rubbish, but…

Just stick with Avengers Assemble.

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csw12Aug 25, 2015

Though Age of Ultron is better than its predecessor, it still carries many of the bad characteristics as the first. Too long, forced humor, and a story that is manageable at best. The action sequences are done sleeker but still rivalThough Age of Ultron is better than its predecessor, it still carries many of the bad characteristics as the first. Too long, forced humor, and a story that is manageable at best. The action sequences are done sleeker but still rival anything Michael Bay has done. In the end, this Avengers showed more life than the first but still felt like an over-bloated cash grab.… Expand

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Patrick94Jul 14, 2015

Not as good as the first Avengers, or Captain America 2. Still enjoyable, although a bit by the numbers. I watched it at the cinema, and TBH I recommend waiting for the DVD/Blu-Ray release as there really is no reason to go watch it now. I'mNot as good as the first Avengers, or Captain America 2. Still enjoyable, although a bit by the numbers. I watched it at the cinema, and TBH I recommend waiting for the DVD/Blu-Ray release as there really is no reason to go watch it now. I'm actually slightly disappointed :/ .… Expand

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heromoderMay 11, 2015

Not as much to like this time around. Joss Whedon tries his best with the material given, but fails to deliver anything truly memorable. The Scarlet Witch gets all the stars - amazing stuff from Elizabeth Olsen and the CGI team.

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AxeTMay 13, 2015

Let's face it, huge box office or not, this is a weak effort and a pretty damn lame movie. Sure it's big expensive well orchestrated action, but I would argue very boring action when one too many of this director's specialty of let's sayLet's face it, huge box office or not, this is a weak effort and a pretty damn lame movie. Sure it's big expensive well orchestrated action, but I would argue very boring action when one too many of this director's specialty of let's say "idiotically unrealistic synchronous action plays, as in someone picking up or throwing or shooting something and hitting the one in a million mark over and over and over to the point of zero believability" results in therefore zero jeopardy. This thing has way too damn much action. It's just a blur of utterly forgettable nonsense at the end of the day isn't it? The silly dialogue could only pass muster for 8 year olds and the attempts at humor are coming from the sensibility of an uber geek, in other words it's not funny! Half a dozen funny one liners by the complacent Downy Jr. do not make up for it, much less the drivel coming out of the other actors' mouths.
I am a fan of superhero movies when they're good, like the original "Superman", "Batman", "X-Men", "Spiderman", "Iron Man", "The Dark Knight" and "Captain America" to name a few. Those are fun for all ages without being insulting to the intelligence of adults. That's way more than can be said for this overloaded juvenile film.… Expand

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push209May 4, 2015

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Avengers : Age of Ultron is a movie which the trailer wants us to watch the movie because it's awesome. However, the movie is disappointing because Ultron is evil because he is evil (he has no real motivations to be cruel) and he is boring. I felt like the movie was too long, because of the love story between Hulk and Black Widow, of the dialogues sometimes (some jokes weren't funny, is it because I saw the movie in French instead of English ?). They put characters we didn't know they exist on the movie, I expected a well-known superhero like Spider-man or Superman for example.
The story is disappointing, but the graphics are beautiful.… Expand

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simonmcquaidMay 4, 2015

don't get me wrong i'm a fan.... but that said marvel you need to go back to the script...same action we've seen in all the movies to date with even some of the same jokes thrown in..the story was nowhere as good as a1,It felt more like Irondon't get me wrong i'm a fan.... but that said marvel you need to go back to the script...same action we've seen in all the movies to date with even some of the same jokes thrown in..the story was nowhere as good as a1,It felt more like Iron man 4 than a follow up to AV1, and for anyone who hasn't seen the tv shows lots of back round info missing like the idea but just keep it simple… Expand

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JamiesueJun 1, 2015

From a non-avengers fan. I am not a huge avengers fan but get brought along with my husband see basically every comic book movie ever made. That being said coming from someone who does not really know the avengers back story or have anyFrom a non-avengers fan. I am not a huge avengers fan but get brought along with my husband see basically every comic book movie ever made. That being said coming from someone who does not really know the avengers back story or have any real feelings towards the character, I have to say the movie wasn’t bad. The movie was easy to follow, the special effects were good, and the acting was well done. I don’t remember a ton of details about the movie but if you are that person going along for the ride you won’t be disappointed.… Expand

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NatT96Jun 14, 2015

This is coming from a person that read the comics as a kid, this movies plot confused the hell out of me. It took so much explanation and research to actually understand things in this film. Decent over the top action and cool acting from theThis is coming from a person that read the comics as a kid, this movies plot confused the hell out of me. It took so much explanation and research to actually understand things in this film. Decent over the top action and cool acting from the characters is all I got, its nothing new.… Expand

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MagmafrostJun 16, 2015

Its another Marvel movie, you know. It wasn't necessarily bad, as such, it just wasn't anything special, and certainly not as good as the first. Ultron felt more like a plot device than a fleshed out villain, and the entire movie amounted toIts another Marvel movie, you know. It wasn't necessarily bad, as such, it just wasn't anything special, and certainly not as good as the first. Ultron felt more like a plot device than a fleshed out villain, and the entire movie amounted to setup for upcoming movies, specifically Civil War, Infinity War, and Black Panther. It contributed very little to the MCU in itself, apart from pulling the audience away from liking Iron Man, so that Civil War might be more acceptable to them. Its a necessary point, I think, in the MCU, especially since many viewers aren't readers of the comics, but in itself, it was it was a little lack-lustre. On top of that, the story felt very compressed.

That said, it wasn't a bad experience. I wouldn't necessarily go out of my way to watch it again, but it was worth watching once, if for no reason other than to make better sense of future Marvel movies.… Expand

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RatedRexJan 7, 2016

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The Avengers franchise has turned into a Transformer movie. There was more rubble, dust, debris, smashed glass, overturned cars, falling building, explosions and noise than any other movie in cinema history. It was pure chaos. Honestly, I.
The Avengers franchise has turned into a Transformer movie. There was more rubble, dust, debris, smashed glass, overturned cars, falling building, explosions and noise than any other movie in cinema history. It was pure chaos. Honestly, I barely remember what the movie was about. Everything was moving so fast. I've been a comic book guy my entire life (58 years). I still have a huge comic book collection. But it is time for something else. We need another genre. Comic book movies have become such a bore.… Expand

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ShetlandVikingMar 25, 2016

Ultron himself (or itself considering it's a machine) wasn't a great villain. A little bit too much emphasis on comedy (that's not to say I didn't like the jokes, there were some genuinely funny moments). It's an entertaining watch, butUltron himself (or itself considering it's a machine) wasn't a great villain. A little bit too much emphasis on comedy (that's not to say I didn't like the jokes, there were some genuinely funny moments). It's an entertaining watch, but pretty forgettable.… Expand

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mahdi-shadowMar 28, 2016

It's really kind of boring and derivative at this point. The first one had its issues, but at least it was novel; we hadn't seen anything like it. Age of Ultron throws a lot of stuff at you, but it all feels regurgitated from the firstIt's really kind of boring and derivative at this point. The first one had its issues, but at least it was novel; we hadn't seen anything like it. Age of Ultron throws a lot of stuff at you, but it all feels regurgitated from the first one.The most surprising thing about this movie is how a quarter-of-a-billion dollars can look so average and forgettable on screen… Expand

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DNDMay 12, 2015

I had high hopes for the movie but they were totally crashed to the ground.
It's a completely disaster at every part nor the one. The whole scenes look like hell. Inappropriate dialogues, useless fighting battles, new un fully discoveredI had high hopes for the movie but they were totally crashed to the ground.
It's a completely disaster at every part nor the one. The whole scenes look like hell. Inappropriate dialogues, useless fighting battles, new un fully discovered heroes, childish jokes which seem really silly. In addition we have awful script which doesn't give logical answers to many things by the end of a film.
Of course the CGI effects may seem to be fine and you will enjoy a few picturesque scenes but even that can not help the movie to go on high-hope experience.
Looks like JW is done by playing the main role in making the new Marvel universe. I guess, this is not his blame while we can point freely on the policy of Marvel.
Eventually, you will be disappointed for sure, if you are not a little kid with no brains at all. It is very sad, that the sequel could not beat the first one. It gives nothing new but takes everything good we had.… Expand