A marvelous addition to the MCU

Rating: 10/10 (21 April 2015)

Hopefully there are no spoilers in this review. Avengers: Age of Ultron is the marvel film we've all been waiting for. It's the marvel film we've needed for so long. Joss Whedon masterfully directed a work of art with this film. There are scenes that tug at the emotions, some making you feel exceptionally excited, some rather sad, and at times somewhat creeped out. He brings together a combination of comedy, drama, plenty of action, and even a little love. Bringing in new characters to the universe, shedding light on some who needed it, and even bringing some old ones back.
All the actors give amazing performances, as to be expected. James Spader, as Ultron, being one of the highlights of the film. Clever, comical, sinister and oh so intimidating. Spader furthering upon the comical and serious sides the film portrays with the way he employs his unique voice. Ultron has some moments where if Spader had not been voicing him, they wouldn't have had the same effect. With some incredible dialogue scenes, and some awesome one-liners, Spader made you fall in love with Ultron in a way you wouldn't expect. Paul Bettany, also made an even greater splash into the MCU, after being Jarvis, by bringing Vision to the big screen. Playing the part exceptionally well, he brings the character to life, and makes you trust him with some rather comical scenes. Later on in the film he starts showing off some awesome fighting skills, which leave you wanting more. With some great confrontational scenes with Ultron, he shows his good-neutral character alignment, stating he is "For life". Hopefully we see more of Vision in the future MCU, because he was an awe inspiring character whom I felt should have had a little more screen time and action. But hey... At least we got him. The Maximoff twins were played brilliantly by Aaron Taylor-Johnson, Playing Pietro 'Quicksilver' Maximoff, and Elizabeth Olsen, as the Scarlett Witch or Wanda Maximoff. Both having scenes where you can't help but connect to them, and love them. Aaron bringing out the comical side of the films once again, with some incredibly well written scenes. Segwaying into how he and Jeremy Renner's character, Hawkeye coincided, having some brilliantly banter between the two of them which left everyone laughing. And more segwaying with Hawkeye and Wanda connecting in some great ways, with some rather comical yet serious interactions between the two. Elizabeth played Wanda exceptionally well, showing her connection to her brother in a phenomenal way. Both also have great scenes with Ultron.
Though mostly consistent, there were a few plot holes, or scenes that could have been expanded upon, though not enough to mark the film down. I would expand on this topic further, but I'm trying to avoid dropping spoilers.
All in all, the most recent addition to the MCU was a truly amazing film, I was completely enveloped into the world, connecting with all the characters, either again or for the first time. Joss Whedon wrote and directed what may be the highlight of his career so far. It is easily among my top five films now, and currently standing at the top of this years film charts for me. It is most certainly going to be a hard one to knock down! And just a heads up; there is only one credits scene.