Worse than the original? Really?

Rating: 9/10 (7 June 2015)

Despite Loki's absence, I actually think AofU equals Whedon's first installment. Ultron is a fascinating villain and Spader portrays him perfectly. The clever dialogue helps as well. I think the movie did a great job building on the already existing MCU. The movie also expands on the universe, throwing in exciting Easter eggs.
Probably my biggest problem with the movie is Quicksilver's death. Although Marvel's portrayal of the character is nearly not as good as Fox (X-Men)'s, I still liked the character and wanted to see more of him in action. I do understand the licensing issues, but I wished he would have stayed on.
Overall, however, Marvel knows what it's doing, and it got one of its biggest star vehicles right. Well done.