Avengers AOU is a rousing, albeit flawed, summer blockbuster that took me on an emotional roller-coaster I thoroughly wanted to remain on long after the curtain call!

Rating: Null/10 (3 May 2015)

Avengers: Age of Ultron- PG-13, 2015 ➡️Marvel's "Avengers: Age of Ultron" is by no means perfect but, it is a lively and beautiful mess of a film that will undoubtedly leave a smile plastered on your face upon leaving the theater. Joss Whedon returns to the directing chair and does a bang-up job of helming the sequel to one of the biggest summer blockbusters of all time. Our favorite Marvel superheroes (including some great new additions) are back and better than ever in what becomes their most arduous battle yet. They are confronted with the malevolent Ultron (James Spader) who began from within the group and, because of his unique inception, begins to tear the group apart at the seams. Constant mind-boggling action, great character moments, and some choice comedic situations help to set this film apart from other generic superhero films. Age of Ultron is one superhero film, flaws and all, that is here to stay. Age of Ultron represents escapist summer blockbuster cinema at its finest and I ate up almost everything about it. The ensemble cast played off of each other excellently and their performances increased my affinity for each individual character. Marvel finally has another formidable villain on their hands in Ultron who is a layered and surprisingly comedic villain. The negative side to his character, and one of my main problems with the film, is that his motives were unclear and forced. his hatred towards the Avengers was not earned. It felt shoe-horned into the script. The greatest sins this film committed though include its uneven pacing and convoluted plot. Maybe this is my spoiled, novelty-craving self saying this but, I thought the first Avengers was a more balanced and, ultimately, better film. There is still lots of fun to be had with Age of Ultron as it is a close 2nd. It must be seen on the biggest screen possible. Marvel films are the best at combining fantastical action with true heart and Age of Ultron continues this signature characteristic. Avengers AOU is a rousing, albeit flawed, summer blockbuster that took me on an emotional roller-coaster I thoroughly wanted to remain on long after the curtain call! I give AOU a #8/10