Exceeded my expectations in every way. The best superhero movie of all time!

Rating: 10/10 (24 April 2015)

Avengers: Age of Ultron continues with the story of the Avengers, who are Earth's mightiest heroes. The team consists of Tony Stark/Iron Man(Robert Downey Jr.), Thor(Chris Hemsworth), Bruce Banner/The Hulk(Mark Ruffalo), Steve Rogers/Captain America(Chris Evans), Natasha Romanoff/Black Widow(Scarlett Johansson) & Clint Barton/Hawkeye(Jeremy Renner). After the events of The Avengers(2012), Iron Man 3(2013), Thor: The Dark World(2013) & Captain America: The Winter Soldier(2014), the Avengers are hot on the trail of Loki's scepter which is in the hands of HYDRA. Due to all the attacks on Earth in recent times, Tony Stark believes that the world needs additional protection, other than the Avengers. He convinces Dr. Bruce Banner to help him build Ultron(James Spader), a sentient robot that can protect the Earth & help the Avengers to stop any global threat. However, things don't quite go as planned. Ultron has a warped perception of the world & the Avengers. He wants all the Avengers extinct & has diabolical plans for the Earth. Now, it is up to the Avengers to stop Ultron before it's too late. However, it won't be easy as Ultron has the help of twins with incredible powers. They are Pietro Maximoff/Quicksilver(Aaron Taylor-Johnson) who has the power of super speed & Wanda Maximoff/Scarlet Witch(Elizabeth Olsen) who has the power of telekinesis & mind control.
Avengers: Age of Ultron is an incredibly epic film! It surpasses its predecessor in every way possible! My expectations for this movie were through the roof. I kept thinking to myself, there's no way that it can surpass the highest grossing superhero movie of all time. I was wrong. Joss Whedon has outdone himself. He has truly made a bigger & better film. Sure, the formula is the same as the first movie but, everything is ten times better. Besides, only the basic idea remains the same. The climax of the movie is significantly different. The camaraderie among the Avengers has increased. There are plenty of memorable scenes with all of them together. Though this film is darker, the humor that all the Marvel movies are known for, is intact. There are plenty of witty one-liners that will make you guffaw from time to time. Plus, if you enjoyed the squabbling among the various Avengers in the first film, don't fret. There's plenty of that, this time around too. I loved the fact that our heroes travel the globe & are not just stuck in New York where almost all superhero movies take place. The special effects are otherworldly. Each action set-piece is more fantastic & thrilling than the last. Two of my most favorite sequences are the Hulk vs. the Hulkbuster showdown & the climax of the movie. The 3D is eye-popping & has been put to good use throughout the film. This movie wouldn't be half as incredible without the superb performances from the stellar cast. Robert Downey Jr. is spectacular as Tony Stark/Iron Man. After so many portrayals of this character, Downey Jr.'s performance seems effortless. Chris Hemsworth is awesome as Thor. Hemsworth balances the God of Thunder's wit & seriousness with ease. Mark Ruffalo is brilliant as Bruce Banner/The Hulk. Ruffalo's killing it as both the mild mannered scientist & the 'other guy'. The motion capture for the Hulk is extremely realistic. Chris Evans is outstanding as Steve Rogers/Captain America. Evans keeps getting better & better with each portrayal of America's first superhero. Scarlett Johansson is amazing as Natasha Romanoff/Black Widow. Johansson portrays a more vulnerable Nat, this time around. Jeremy Renner is great as Clint Barton/Hawkeye. I loved that Renner's character is given more importance in this sequel. Aaron Taylor-Johnson & Elizabeth Olsen are super as Pietro Maximoff/Quicksilver & Wanda Maximoff/Scarlet Witch. The Maximoff twins are a welcome addition to the Avengers universe. Paul Bettany is excellent & unrecognizable as Jarvis/Vision. James Spader is the perfect combination of intimidating, powerful, terrifying & funny as Ultron. All the ingredients that make the ideal villain. Spader's deep baritone & trademark drawl are perfect for the voice of Ultron. Cobie Smulders is impressive as Maria Hill. Samuel L. Jackson is perfect as Nick Fury. Many key players in the Marvel Cinematic Universe have cameos. They are good too. Joss Whedon & the entire cast & crew of Avengers: Age of Ultron, take a bow. Avengers: Age of Ultron is a masterpiece. Go for it now!