Robots step on the throats of heroes
The sequel to "The Avengers", the continuation of the all-hero film from 2012, a new serious enemy and again the danger of complete destruction. All this represents the "Age of Ultron".
But as often happens, the viewer, watching the sequel, necessarily looks back at the original. In this case, it was a movie that made a splash. And it was quite difficult to surpass him. Probably, and failed.
Jos Whedon enters the arena to tell a full-fledged story of the confrontation between artificial intelligence and a team of superheroes. There is no point in telling which of the Avengers is which. In fact, we have already seen two solo films about almost everyone. Therefore, it was important to reveal those characters who have not yet received enough screen time, to introduce the audience to new characters. And the director successfully does it. There is also a love line between the Hulk and the Black Widow, which shows us both from a new side, makes us worry with them, because they are primarily people who are not just fighting evil, but also have their own problems, experience certain hardships.
It turned out to be an excellent option to show the life of a Hawkeye. After all, the character does not have his own soloists, but is very important to the team. And many people wanted to know his story.
The rest, as always, are cool, strong. The actors playing the Avengers continue to show the development of their heroes and do it very well.
The film is replete with action, literally from the first frames sending you into an amazing world of adventures. The viewer waits for this and gets it, enjoys it and waits for even more entertainment. And he definitely gets it. What I like about Marvel movies, they will definitely find a way to surpass themselves in the visual component, plot twists and collisions of heroes among themselves. This time we were pleased with the Hulk and Iron Man, whose "sparring" can be reviewed hundreds of times, enjoying the coolness and humor.
Ultron is good. Flat in his motivation, but good. He analyzes what has already happened and offers his "world here and now". But his methods are clearly not suitable for Earthlings. The main concept of the whole saga — the infinity stones - is very skillfully attached to this story of confrontation. I think this is a very interesting move by the screenwriters. They show the viewer their independent story with Ultron, but they do not miss the cherished McGuffins. And this reminds the viewer that there is a future ahead of this local conflict, albeit cruel, in which it will be even more interesting.
"Age of Ultron" adequately completes the second phase, prepares us for the future world in the cinematic universe. The film is dynamic, beautiful, strong, and the characters in it develop, new ones appear. Everything is done with love and desire. And when this happens, the audience also loves the resulting product.
9 out of 10