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Empire Magazine gives Age of Ultron four stars out of five.
The embargo is lifted and there's loads of reviews to be had. Variety called the movie "a super-sized sequel with surprising amounts of soul". The Guardian loved it and said Joss' "script is a thing of wonder". The Telegraph says Age of Ultron is "a pop culture sugar-rush". ScreenCrush went with "it reclaims the comic book part of the phrase "comic-book movie"." SFX also loved it and said it's "the first genuinely frightening entry in the franchise".
If anyone has come across some interesting reviews, please do link to them in the comments.
April 21 2015
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NYPinTA | April 21, 13:31 CET
I love that the reviews are saying it's darker, more complex and emotionally stirring than the first movie... I also like how the reviews make note of Joss's growing visual confidence in directing.
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dottikin | April 21, 13:33 CET
http://badassdigest.com/2015/04/21/avengers-age-of-ultron-movie-review/
Drew @ Hitfix's review
http://www.hitfix.com/motion-captured/review-avengers-age-of-ultron-puts-character-first-in-messy-action-landscape
Jack Diamond | April 21, 13:45 CET
hann23 | April 21, 13:57 CET
punkinpuss | April 21, 14:09 CET
By this time tomorrow, I will probably be lining up for the popcorn line, don't even have to worry about the seat, since we got numbered seats in our tickets.
Numfar PTB | April 21, 14:20 CET
gossi | April 21, 14:24 CET
I guess the mods will make a 'Seen It' thread tomorrow?
eddy | April 21, 14:29 CET
PaperSpock | April 21, 14:31 CET
Numfar PTB | April 21, 14:31 CET
From THR:
To be sure, series junkies will get their fix from the sheer massiveness of the exploits, but at least two of the big action scenes are lackluster, while the climax and resolution could have been worked out in more complex, less rote ways, so as to further increase intrigue and anticipation for Avengers: Infinity War Parts 1 and 2, already scheduled for release in May of 2018 and 2019, respectively.
From theWrap:
In the first “Avengers,” writer-director Joss Whedon showed a facility for bringing modern comic books to the screen with equal parts snappy banter and awe-inspiring mayhem, and while those gifts remain evident in “Ultron,” you can feel the functionality of Disney’s Marvel movies overwhelming the fun. This latest film isn’t a cheat, but neither is it a delight.
From Deadline:
I’m happy to report the stars are all back, especially Chris Evans’ stoic Captain America, but also Robert Downey Jr., Scarlett Johansson and Chris Hemsworth. Also happily returning is the witty banter and interplay. And writer-director Joss Whedon has expertly ladled on lots of action, in a kind of Transformer-itis excess. But the thrill is gone. For me, it’s a been-there, done-that feeling, like watching the all-star edition of Dancing With The Stars.
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Numfar PTB | April 21, 14:37 CET
Also, you can see it without spoiling SHIELD in any way, if you're behind or in UK.
gossi | April 21, 14:37 CET
Okay, hands up who else has a mind that immediately added "Next up, Who's gay?"
StephenP | April 21, 14:43 CET
PaperSpock | April 21, 14:46 CET
Numfar PTB | April 21, 14:48 CET
Also, you can see it without spoiling SHIELD in any way, if you're behind or in UK.
That sounds close to no link at all.
JDL | April 21, 14:51 CET
TallMichaelJ | April 21, 14:56 CET
A more non-spoilery one:
I thoroughly enjoyed the film, but I spoke to others who have greater reservations. Some found the bombast, explosions and violence far too much – and they loved the first one. Some found the film too simplistic, and I ended up in quite the argument with those who could only see the end of the film and not the beginning it seemed. For me, the beginning was so good, it made up for much of the end of the film.
While everyone seemed to love the first Avengers movie, as if it were some kind of religious creed, I think this film will be more up for debate. But those who do walk out disappointed, hold onto what you experienced to begin with, and try and see it in that light… maybe even see it again. I know I want to.
And one basically for spoilers.
Numfar PTB | April 21, 15:00 CET
gossi | April 21, 15:00 CET
Nebula1400 | April 21, 15:03 CET
Numfar PTB | April 21, 15:06 CET
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gossi | April 21, 15:15 CET
"The challenge in reviewing Avengers: Age of Ultron, the upteenth installment in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, is understanding it as a part of a greater whole while appreciating it as movie that can stand on its own. Audiences can be thankful the Avengers sequel can take its place in the upper third of the growing Marvel catalog.
(...)
The film hits all the high points an audience would expect. Whedon plays up the humor with clashes between Captain American’s old timey-ness and Stark’s bravado. Captain America is the film’s best combo player, notably with Thor and Black Widow. The Hammer of Thor gag carried through film gives life to some of the film’s better character moments. Whedon even addresses the “destruction porn” comments leveled at this genre by giving the Avengers crowd control duties.
Overall, Avengers: Age of Ultron makes a great addition to the Marvel catalog and will no doubt thrill those invested in the franchise.
Numfar PTB | April 21, 16:22 CET
Trentaferd | April 21, 18:36 CET
Devin Faraci's take is the most reasoned, of the reviews I've read. Is it better then Avengers? "Sort of." Perhaps it's not nearly as exciting in that giddy, edge of your seat kind of way, but it could be a more challenging, complex and emotional movie, and I'll trade a few spectacle points for some emotional complexity ones.
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the ninja report | April 22, 04:29 CET
Seeing it again tomorrow.
Kayley | April 22, 06:44 CET
gossi | April 22, 06:50 CET
I personally tought the story was much better constructed than the first one, maybe not as much fun, but for me, a way better movie overall.
Kesty | April 23, 00:39 CET
Personally, that among ybe strongest things in the movie.
Numfar PTB | April 23, 01:07 CET