Avengers: Age of Ultron Review

All the hardcore fans have already gone to see the new Avengers movie (I saw it three times already), but in case you're still on the fence, here's a spoiler free review that should help convince you to go.

Shockingly, the fandom seems divided over Age of Ultron--those that loved the movie, and those who seem to think it was the worst movie Marvel's ever produced. I stand with the former (if you can't tell by how many times I've seen it in the first month). Age of Ultron wasn't exactly what I was hoping for, but it was still epic enough to fulfill my expectations. The cast is all astounding, the CGI is smooth and beautiful, and the soundtrack is breath-taking as ever. For this review I've decided to refute some misconceptions about the film and then present some positives that should entice you enough to see it.


BRUTASHA

One of the biggest complaints I've heard about the new movie is the romantic relationship the blossomed between Natasha Romanov and Bruce Banner. When the trailers first hinted at it, I wasn't quite sure how to feel, but when I saw the movie I wasn't bothered by it. The pair fit surprisingly well together, able to have deep personal connections with each other and a light, flirtatious scene, and despite what a the extreme Tumblr feminists believe, being involved in a romantic relationship does NOT weaken Black Widow's character. Natasha is still important to the team and uses her intelligence and super assassin skills to help take down Ultron. Besides, she demonstrates that she has total control over the Hulk, so if anything, Bruce is HER love interest.

Now on to some positives.

VISION

Vision is better than you could ever have dreamed. True, his origin story is slightly different than the comics, but that doesn't take away from his character. It's fabulous finally seeing Paul Bettany in action in a Marvel movie. I promised no spoilers, but I can assure you that the Vision will certainly surprise you. One of the best parts of the film.

ULTRON

James Spader does an incredible job with Ultron. This mechanical intelligence force is everything you could want in a villian. He's large, intimidating, and equipped with some crazy powerful lasers. The animation on him is glorious, the voice acting is superb, and he even has a few sarcastic one-liners. Overall, he made a pretty scary bad guy, the perfect villain for our reunited team of Avengers to face.

The rest of the Avengers cast is amazing as always; I don't think I need to remind you how hilarious Iron Man is or how heroic Captain America is. Avengers: Age of Ultron is definitely the must-see blockbuster movie of the summer.