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This film is based off the Marvel comics Avenger characters, and is the sequel to The Avenger's. It is also the eleventh installment of Marvel films. In hopes of creating peace, Tony Stark and Bruce Banner work together to create Ultron (an artificial intelligence robot) that will protect the world from dangerous foes. However, Ultron's heightened intelligence makes him view the Avenger's as a threat, and tries to destroy them.
This film was directed and written by Joss Whedon. This story can be difficult if you haven't seen the previous Marvel films, because there are a ton of character references, and past story references. However, most of them a little nods so you shouldn't miss too much. Okay, this film has gone a tone darker than its predecessor. The humor is more adult, but it's difficult to catch. This film also focuses more on character development than action. It uses flashbacks to explain secondary characters in more detail, and even finds a way to make audiences like Hawkeye. The romance between Banner and Natasha is a little strange, but it works to give the story more meaning. It introduces four new characters (three heroes, one villain, and one minor), and re-introduces secondary characters from other films. Needles to say, there are a ton of characters running around; Unfortunately, one of them isn't Phil Coulson. However, this film manages to keep a balance through all this chaos by picking the right moments to showcase them. It also works in that it shows that the Avenger's series can continue without the same characters being recycled. Ultron isn't the charismatic Loki, but he is still perfect on film. Although he is too emotional to be the comic Ultron, he still brings tension on screen. I also enjoyed how this was another villain that had a troubling version of peace. Vision is the perfect counterpart for Ultron. In the short time that he is on screen, he unique to watch. What truly makes the story emotional is that a character actually dies! The first within this franchise, as far as I can tell. A strange faucet of the story is that Scarlet Witch and Quicksilver are referred to as Enhanced people instead of the mutates they actually are. This is in large part thanks to the legal disputes with Fox, but still remain annoying. The action is similar to the original, but it is cinematically great to watch. 3D graphics make it even more enjoyable. There is only one after the credits sequence that is another Thanos teaser. But, the two promised sequels will finally use him.
Robert Downey Jr. played the role of Tony Stark/Iron Man. He portrayed the familiar character that audiences have loved in the past, but might be getting tired off. Although, it is curious as to whether he will continue as Iron Man or only make cameo appearances. Mark Rufflo played the role of Bruce Banner/The Hulk. This film went far more in depth with the conflicted nature of his character. Fortunately, the actor continued to play the character so much better than his predecessors. Scarlett Johansson played the role of Natasha Romanoff/Black Widow. They explained a little more of her backstory in this film, and she pulled on the emotional strings well. Chris Evans played the role of Steve Rogers/Captain America. His character keeps the role of unexpected leader, but isn't as needed in this film. Chris Hemsworth played the role of Thor. He played the familiar role well, but also felt unnecessary except for future film plot progressions. Jeremy Renner played the role of Clint Barton/Hawkeye. He was able to do a lot more in this film than the previous. He also made you feel for the most un-liked character in the series. James Spader voiced the character Ultron. Even if his character isn't the comics Ultron, he was still great in the role. He might not have the appear that Loki held, but he was still a great villain. Elizabeth Olsen played the role of the Wanda Maximoff/Scarlet Witch. She was good at being the emotional character, but wasn't too exciting to watch. Aaron Taylor-Johnson played the role of Pietro Maximoff/Quicksilver. Much of this character was similar to the X-Men: First Class version, but he was more emotional. Paul Bettany voiced and played the role of Jarvis and Vision. He was as perfect as ever being the voice of Jarvis, and was great in the role of Vision for the short time he was on screen.
I give this film 5 out of 5 stars! I think it is a great sequel to a popular franchise.
This film can be seen in theaters.
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Que: Who played the role of Thanos in the after credits clip?
Josh Brolin
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Isaac C. Singleton Jr.
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