Mad Scientists and Monsters, But not end of the line

Rating: 8/10 (24 April 2015)

If you are reading this review, then 9 out of times you will watch this movie, even if I trash it to the pit. Why? Simple. Because they are "The Avengers" and we love them for that. But, am I going to trash it? Read on.
When one of Tony Stark's haywire experiments goes haywire, the Earth's mightiest heroes are given another excuse to flex their muscles, crash buildings as if they are made of legos, perform insane stunts with all possible modes of transportation, prank each other's style, confront the past, fight amongst themselves, win an unwinnable antagonist and in the process, save the world (again!).
I was one of those (few) who felt that,despite the brilliant attempt, the Avengers (2012) at 8+/10 in IMDb was slightly overrated. But the sheer pleasure of watching so many superheroes within a single frame can be happily overwhelming for anyone. But this time around, the movie is a lot more than just the superheroes.
Where the movie succeeds: Unlike Avengers(2012), this has a much deeper storyline and gives us a good glimpse into the human side of the superheroes. This takes the story of Marvel Universe into the next stage, with the I-stone being clearly explained for the first time in a Marvel movie. Introduction of the twins adds fuel to the fire and the latter burns brightly. Taking cue from any Marvel movie, CGI and wit are the usual stand-outs. SuperHeroes, no matter how super they are , have a past and that past makes a presence here and there in the movie. Hawkeye is actually given a sizable role rather than being a weak link (as in the previous installment).
Where the movie fails: Too much talking in an action movie can be cumbersome for an action- buff especially if he/she doesn't care a penny as to how the characters feel. Loki's wit is definitely missed with the ever- serious Ultron. When our superheroes can't stop fighting among themselves, we doubt if they really deserve the "super" in superheroes. Cheated upon when I hoped for a Post credit scene was the ultimate disappointment. With every passing movie, I am tired of this end-of-the-world-if-we-don't-stop-him scenario. It's time someone took a fresh look at it.
Thus I have presented Black and White of said movie. You can choose either or you can choose grey (like me). But something tells me that you have already made your choice. Let me know what you think of the movie.
PS: Someone else besides Thor lifts Mjolnir (the Hammer) (and not just once).