When Tony Stark and Bruce Banner try to jump-start a dormant
peacekeeping program called Ultron, things go horribly wrong and it's up
to Earth's Mightiest Heroes to stop the villainous Ultron from enacting
his terrible plans.Director:Joss Whedon
Writers:Joss Whedon, Stan Lee (based on the Marvel comics by), 1 more credit »
Stars:Robert Downey Jr., Chris Evans, Mark Ruffalo
Storyline
When Tony Stark tries to jumpstart a dormant peacekeeping program,
things go awry and Earth's Mightiest Heroes, including Iron Man, Captain
America, Thor, the Incredible Hulk, Black Widow and Hawkeye, are put to
the ultimate test as the fate of the planet hangs in the balance. As
the villainous Ultron emerges, it is up to the Avengers to stop him from
enacting his terrible plans, and soon uneasy alliances and unexpected
action pave the way for a global adventure.
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among those in the know is that Joss Whedon butted heads with Marvel
regarding this sequel's storyline. Whedon, a truly gifted writer and
director, wanted the same heart and soul as the first Avengers; Marvel
wanted to "Michael Bay" the film with over-the-top fight scenes and
explosions, as well as overstuff it with new characters and
interconnected story lines from other films. (And, yes, "Michael Bay" is
a verb for mind-numbing, plot-less, soul-sucking codswallop.) In
context, Age of Ultron is actually enjoyable in that Whedon DOES manage
to insert some soul into the film – a feat that would have been nearly
impossible in less capable hands. With that said, I would give the film a
6.0 or so.
Apparently, Marvel is planning to continue the trend of overstuffed, interconnected story lines. Director Edgar Wright left Ant-Man last year amid similar complaints. This is concerning because based on the sheer number of superhero trailers I saw before Age of Ultron started, Marvel's omnipresence will soon know no bounds – but Marvel fans want quality, not quantity. Please don't confuse us with Transformer enthusiasts. Guardians of the Galaxy and Captain America: Winter Soldier were unexpected gems. Last I checked, their box-office intakes weren't too shabby either. More of that please.
Apparently, Marvel is planning to continue the trend of overstuffed, interconnected story lines. Director Edgar Wright left Ant-Man last year amid similar complaints. This is concerning because based on the sheer number of superhero trailers I saw before Age of Ultron started, Marvel's omnipresence will soon know no bounds – but Marvel fans want quality, not quantity. Please don't confuse us with Transformer enthusiasts. Guardians of the Galaxy and Captain America: Winter Soldier were unexpected gems. Last I checked, their box-office intakes weren't too shabby either. More of that please.
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