Avengers: Age of Ultron Review

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Marvel

Yesterday I finally got to see Age of Ultron, which means it's onto the review!
(note: spoiler-free)

Synopsis:
After discovering the secret to a perfect AI, Tony Stark is determined to create a suit of armor that will save the world, even when the Avengers can't. But when the suit, named Ultron, wakes up with a very different path to peace than his creator, the Avengers are forced to confront their fears, and still try to save the world. 

Review:
I'll be frank: I was worried when I walked into the theater. The film had gotten so many bad reviews, there was so much hate for it on Tumblr, I was worried I wouldn't enjoy it. But when the Avengers theme started playing, I knew it'd be okay. The film kicks off with an action sequence that ties in from Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D., and while at times the effects weren't quite as good as the original, it still wasn't a big problem for me.
The humor in the film is spot on; if you were worried that this would be Marvel's 'grim and gritty' DC-esque film, then your fears can be put aside because I was laughing my butt off all through the film, as was the rest of the theater. Sass and one-liners were everywhere; one-liner after one-liner from Tony kept you laughing your butt off, and the running gag in the film (no spoilers) was hilarious.
Ultron himself wasn't as terrifying as I thought he'd be from the trailers, but rather was sassy, sarcastic and had a sense of humor at times (I guess he inherited it from dear old dad), a trademark recently in James Spader's roles (see: the Blacklist).

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Pietro and Wanda Maximoff, while mostly side-characters for the first act of the film, become main characters in the middle and final act of the film, and provide their own charm. While he doesn't get many lines, Pietro is always sarcastic, and easily lovable. Wanda is just awesome, and while I liked her to begin with, there's a scene in the movie where you can't help but go 'her! she's awesome' or 'heck yeah, new favorite character', ect.
There is one character that absolutely steals the show. Clint Barton. Even though he wasn't much of a big role in the first Avengers (not until the final act, anyway), he's the heart of the team in this one, and if you don't walk out of the theater loving Clint Barton, I don't know what to say to you.
Maybe not as good as the first Avengers (but what could be?), Age of Ultron is certainly undeserving of all the hate it's been getting, and since the movie finished, I've been wanting to experience it again. Here's hoping the DVD comes out soon, right?

Overview:
5/5

Trailer Thursday: Age Of Ultron (TV Spot 2)

Welcome to the first ever Trailer Thorsday (see what I did there?)! And, it seems like Marvel was on my side-they released the second TV spot for Age of Ultron earlier today. The trailer showcases the characters, featuring completely new footage, with the exception of a few scenes. While it doesn't seem overly spoiler-y, spoiler-phobes may beware.

Third Avengers: Age Of Ultron Trailer Released

A third trailer has been released for the upcoming sequel to 2012's The Avengers, and it is absolutely marvelous (pun intended). It features the trademark Marvel humor (which has been lacking in previous trailers), awesome fight scenes, and plenty of Natasha Romanoff (who has my favorite line in the trailer)! And also, your first glimpse at the Vision...



What do you think of the trailer? Comment below!

New Avengers: Age Of Ultron Poster

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Marvel/Disney

 There's been a new Age of Ultron poster, and it's a gorgeous piece of art. But it also reveals three new cast members....

spoilers below.

While the main cast is listed, below reveal three previously unknown cast members: Anthony Mackie (Sam Wilson, aka the Falcon, last seen in Captain America: The Winter Solider), Hayley Atwell (Peggy Carter,last seen in Agent Carter, which is having it's season finale tonight on ABC at 9/8c) and Idris Elba (Heimdall, last seen in Thor 2: The Dark World). I imagine theories are already going wild about how Atwell and Elba show up (since Thor has abandoned Asgard and returned to 'Midgard' to be with Jane Foster, and the planet he loves).

Age of Ultron is to be released in the US on May 1st, 2015.

 

Avengers: Age Of Ultron Teaser Trailer Released

Yowzah, you leave the pary for awhile, and bam-o! Avengers trailer! It looks awesome, and, just curious, has anyone invented a TARDIS yet that'll take us all to May 2015?
Ahem, Hulkbuster armor, amazingly terrifyingly unsettling Ultron (James Spader), and a broken shield? Need I say more? Alright, I'll say more; it looks awesome and amazing. I think I may end up being afraid of yet another robotic baddie at the end of all this. The complete trailer is supposed to be released during Tuesday's episode of Agents of SHIELD, which I need to catch up on (along with Doctor Who, and Star Wars: Rebels). Expect more reviews up soon! It's good to be back!

What did you think of the trailer? Comment below!
-Tegan