With myriad of stars and visual spectacle, Avengers: Age of Ultron is a pinnacle of excellence

Rating: 9/10 (22 April 2015)

Pick a single name from the cast list, and chances are that name is worthy of leading a movie on their own. Having so many talented actors reprising their roles and few a new additions to the assemble, the movie has no shortage of star power. Action is exhilarating, all forms of heroes and foes blasting colorful beams, throwing acrobatic punches and aerial acrobat. This film is as big as one would hope, and more.
After a series of burdening battles, Tony Stark would try to use the power Avengers find to do some good, but his good intention doesn't produce equally good result. The premise is accessible, it doesn't try to overcomplicated thing, though what the film does best is how every character seems fitting in grand scheme of things. These strong individuals all have their own flaws and doubts, John Sheldon as director displays their struggles very aptly.
Regardless of the superhuman attributes they possess, their problems and fears are identifiable to audiences. Script is well written, just as the dramatic plot moves smoothly, the humor is spot-on too. They all exchange banters and quips in expense of each other, even the bad puns manage to pry some smiles. Balancing between the gradually bleak premise and the rich characters' ordeals are done gracefully. There is no weak spot here, as everyone performs amazingly and everyone in audience would likely find something, someone they can relate with.
Action is a hybrid between CG and choreography. Visual is astoundingly impressive. Fast and relentless, the mayhem is still delicately constrained for audience's viewing pleasure, so you'd know who is involved at the mauling on a particular scene. There are even a few snappy continuous shots for good measures. It is as grand as advertised, and better yet the dashing action sequences are shared harmoniously between the fancy characters.
Avengers: Age of Ultron is an explosion made from collision of stars and spectacular graphic, and with such a blast it is poised to be the biggest explosion of the year.