A little rough around the edges, otherwise fine.

Rating: 7/10 (23 April 2015)

Just caught Age of Ultron today, and I have to say I'm pretty impressed with this high octane sequel to The Avengers. All the team return, and there are some new superhero additions to the saga. These are certainly not similar to their comic book sources - Quicksilver and Scarlet Witch have their origins changed for copyright reasons; but Ultron boasts some impressive action and those Joss Whedon character moments that made the original so engaging.
If I had a problem with the movie, it's the editing primarily, but also the humour is a little flat. It you get motion sickness from dizzying camera work and whiplash-speed cutting, then you may be in for a tough time. I saw the 2D version, and gawd knows what the 3D full on version is like.
While everyone gets several chances to shine it was Scarlett Johanssen who stole the show for me. I dearly wish Marvel would give Black Widow her own movie. Whedon is clearly fascinated with the character, and he'd be the perfect choice for a Widow solo outing. Yeah, some have quibbled with the Banner/Widow "romance" - it may not flow from the previous movies but in this all-action slug-fest it gives the characters some depth and the film some time to breathe.
So, a rushed story aside, get set for spectacular action, special effects galore, and the cinema of super-hero bombast in all its glory...