Disappointing but saved by the last act

Rating: 7/10 (3 May 2015)

Halfway through the movie, yes, I was disappointed. Avengers 2 falls into the common super hero movie trap of spending too much time explaining technology / fantasy (a McGuffin basically) that will never make sense. And it is frustrating and slow at times because of that. If you add to this some disappointments vs. what was promised in the trailer and some not so exciting new characters (first time for me in a marvel movie...) Avengers 2 does fail to deliver. BUT BUT a great third act and final fight scene save the movie for Marvel zombies such as myself. Truly epic, great Whedon-esque character dynamic and team ups. The movie does offer a lot to like: a fantastic James Spader as Ultron, Hawkeye! (How can Whedon make Hawkeye actually rule!)... However this is the not the best marvel movie. Will still go see it again in Paris next week. PS: Bryan Singer did Quicksilver better than Whedon....