Hulk vs Ultron.

Rating: 8/10 (3 June 2015)

Avengers: Age of Ultron (2015): Dir: Joss Whedon / Cast: Robert Downey Jr., Chris Hemsworth, Chris Evans, Mark Ruffalo, Scarlett Johansson: Worthy and entertaining followup to the 2012 hit. This one throws viewers within the midst of a battle that is pretty pointless that last about ten minutes. After retrieving Loki's scepter they are confronted with a new enemy of robotic form called Ultron. His policies evolve around peace, but the kind that exterminates mankind in favour of robot. Needless to say the Avengers don't respond well and band together to battle an army of robots. Joss Whedon returns as director after his grand success with the first film, and the special effects are explosive. Robert Downey Jr returns with more sarcasm within the suit of Iron Man. He feels responsible for Ultron, which leads to hostile debates within the group. Chris Hemsworth as Thor brandishes the famed hammer while trying to interpret a nightmare that was cast upon them all. Chris Evans as the shield throwing Captain America finds the mass of Ultron even a challenge for his own weapon. Mark Ruffalo as Hulk is guilt ridden after his mind is hacked resulting in an outburst that has him clashing with Iron Man. Scarlett Johansson as Black Widow identifies with Hulk and her sense of isolation. Jeremy Renner as Hawkeye shoots the arrows while concealing a family of his own. James Spader provides the menacing sarcasm of Ultron whose views are corrupt. While just a mindless special effects eye candy, it succeeds in entertaining and presenting tension within a group that needs to resort to teamwork. Score: 8 / 10