Definitely Satisfying, but Feels the Same

Rating: 6/10 (2 May 2015)

Having just got out of seeing Avengers: Age of Ultron, let me start by saying that I thoroughly enjoyed this movie. The action is definitely there and some shots look right off the pages of the comic book, which was great. Having said that, this movie has a few problems that have been recurring through many Marvel movies.
PROS: Let's start with the good parts. As mentioned before, the action is there and should suffice for most of the viewers. To continue, Ultron is probably the best villain so far in the MCU, and he is brilliantly portrayed visually and by the voice work of James Spader. As usual, the Avengers themselves are all great and each get some spotlight, especially Hawkeye. This was probably my favorite part of the movie. Before, Hawkeye was kinda just there and was out- shined by most of the other heroes. This sequel expands greatly on Hawkeye's arc and it was very touching. Also, Vision was used magnificently here and was easily one of the highlights of the entire movie. Lastly, the comedy is there as well with a bunch of little quips from everyone throughout many scenes. The chemistry of all the actors greatly adds to the comedy and brings on more laughs.
CONS: While some of my problems are that the film feels very similar to its predecessor and that it needed to set up future MCU movies, most of my problems coincide with the positives. To start, the comedy, it worked at some parts, but at others it just felt out of place. At some points the movie was trying to show a more serious and darker tone, but then threw in a one-liner. Next is a recurring problem and my biggest problem with the movie. The fact that I never feel any threat of danger for any of the characters made it harder for me to be completely enthralled by the action scenes. I've had the same problem since the first Avengers came out. In my opinion, the only Marvel movie to show any threat or consequences for the characters was Captain America: Winter Soldier, but I digress. My last complaint is that some parts felt a little rushed, namely, the beginnings of Ultron.
Overall, while watching this movie, the positives outweighed the negatives for this movie and it made me greatly excited for the next films to come. While some parts may be a bit overblown and stuffed, Avengers: Age of Ultron met my high expectations and brought me a highly enjoyable sequel that is definitely worth at least a couple more viewings.
Overall Score: 8.75/10