Boss Doggie
all my loli wolf companions are so moe
Eh, underwhelming that it's not even worth putting spoilers, but whatever.
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Eh, underwhelming that it's not even worth putting spoilers, but whatever.
Lashley
Why does he wear the mask!?
Ah, nothing spectacular, but I'm sure I'll enjoy it.
Boss Doggie
all my loli wolf companions are so moe
I mean, is that even spoiler worthy?
Boss Doggie
all my loli wolf companions are so moe
Say, was there a reason (possibly behind the scenes) why
didn't appear in the fight? We saw his character at the party and at the end, but it feels weird that he wasn't at the fight. I mean,
was there!
But everyone knows Mr. T!
Falcon
War Machine
It's something that happens in the movie, so yes.
But everyone knows Mr. T!
sleverfunk
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Just finished the movie.
As of the moment I feel Avengers and AoU are on the same level. I need to watch it again.
The ending fight could have been longer though, it ended to fast imo.
As of the moment I feel Avengers and AoU are on the same level. I need to watch it again.
The ending fight could have been longer though, it ended to fast imo.
I wish I didn't read this. It's nothing major, but it would have been cool to see this without knowing.
Just came back from the movie...
It's ok. I wasn't blown away by it.
Some quick early thoughts...
- There are a lot of quips and jokes in this film. I don't mind these scenes where a serious
action piece is followed by a quip, but I felt Whedon went overboard with this.
- Some CGI was really rough looking.
- Ultron was really mixed for me. I dig Spader voicing him but some of his dialogues was so bad. Ultron
(not sure if spoiler, but just in case) felt off to me. Felt like some shitty Stark imitation.
- Movie is very dense with tons of action.
More thoughts in the spoiler thread.
3/5
It's ok. I wasn't blown away by it.
Some quick early thoughts...
- There are a lot of quips and jokes in this film. I don't mind these scenes where a serious
action piece is followed by a quip, but I felt Whedon went overboard with this.
- Some CGI was really rough looking.
- Ultron was really mixed for me. I dig Spader voicing him but some of his dialogues was so bad. Ultron
cracking jokes all the time
- Movie is very dense with tons of action.
More thoughts in the spoiler thread.
3/5
SCULLIBUNDO
Banned
Just got back.
I thought it was a good deal better than the first Avengers film. Whedon's direction was actually leagues above his previous outing, so well done to him. I also appreciated that while the plot was convoluted at times, that this film - unlike the previous film, took the time to actually develop the individual characters and their relationships with each other in a way that didn't feel perfunctory.
ILM's work was outstanding.
Ultron was a huge letdown of a villain, though. Talk about muddled motivation. Also, any sense of intimidation or threat he starts with is quickly undermined and evaporated as he turns into just another forgettable, light-hearted butt of a joke, saturday-morning cartoon villain.
So colour me surprised. I was expecting a film on par with the middling first one and got something better.
Whedon's script could do with a little more economical use of screentime, but what's there is much better than the first film.
3D was pretty much worthless outside of adding depth in the in-helmet close ups of Tony and his HUD.
TWS > AoU > IM1 >>> >>> etc
I thought it was a good deal better than the first Avengers film. Whedon's direction was actually leagues above his previous outing, so well done to him. I also appreciated that while the plot was convoluted at times, that this film - unlike the previous film, took the time to actually develop the individual characters and their relationships with each other in a way that didn't feel perfunctory.
ILM's work was outstanding.
Ultron was a huge letdown of a villain, though. Talk about muddled motivation. Also, any sense of intimidation or threat he starts with is quickly undermined and evaporated as he turns into just another forgettable, light-hearted butt of a joke, saturday-morning cartoon villain.
So colour me surprised. I was expecting a film on par with the middling first one and got something better.
Whedon's script could do with a little more economical use of screentime, but what's there is much better than the first film.
3D was pretty much worthless outside of adding depth in the in-helmet close ups of Tony and his HUD.
TWS > AoU > IM1 >>> >>> etc
itzknickknac
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Not what I am/was expecting. I was hoping Ultron to be taken very very serious. Who knows, gotta see it for myself anyway
Ton of applause for mine. But there was also applause at Furious 7. Really weird to me.
Anyhow, good movie/10
Nerds gonna nerd.
Ultron was one of my most hyped things about the movie so color me disappointed that he lacked presence. Guess I will see for myself though next week.
Which American theater released the movie early?
Which American theater released the movie early?
beyond_death
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Just got back. I thought it was a great deal better than the first Avengers, and I loved the first one. The action is phenominal and there are alot more "fuck yea" moments and pretty much everyone hàd their time to shine. There are just some great moments and I think Whedon really improved in alot of aspects compared to the first. There are ALOT of quips though but I never it was bad enough to get annoying. Overall I think I'd put this on my top tier Marvel movies along with Winter Soldier.
He has presence, especially physically since he is quite big. His character was a major issue for me. Felt like a really missed opportunity to make him more menacing. But I guess a serious robot doesn't work in this universe.
George Oscar Bluth II
Banned
What I've been hearing about Ultron is a bummer.
Corpsepyre
Banned
How is the first point any surprising though? It's what plagues the damn MCU movies. The overboard humour and quips and what not. I hate it. I really do.
oh shit, and i thought you were gonna hate it
brandonh83
Banned
Didn't Joss say this would be deeper and darker than the first one? It sounds like the first one again but with a cookie-cutter villain and a lot of jokes. Humor is fine but I don't really want it or need it everywhere especially after an action sequence. I'll keep my hype in check.
The amount surprised me.
George Oscar Bluth II
Banned
For those who care about Rotten Tomatoes:
All Critics
84%
Average Rating: 7.4/10
Reviews Counted: 45
Fresh: 38
Rotten: 7
Top Critics
100%
Average Rating: 7.4/10
Reviews Counted: 9
Fresh: 9
Rotten: 0
Critics Consensus: Exuberant and eye-popping, Avengers: Age of Ultron serves as a suitably satisfying sequel, reuniting its predecessor's unwieldy cast with a few new additions and a worthy foe.
All Critics
84%
Average Rating: 7.4/10
Reviews Counted: 45
Fresh: 38
Rotten: 7
Top Critics
100%
Average Rating: 7.4/10
Reviews Counted: 9
Fresh: 9
Rotten: 0
Critics Consensus: Exuberant and eye-popping, Avengers: Age of Ultron serves as a suitably satisfying sequel, reuniting its predecessor's unwieldy cast with a few new additions and a worthy foe.
Good, just what I wanted.
Hearing many different things about Ultron so I'll wait and see. So far the film is sounding like what I wanted out of a sequel.
brandonh83
Banned
It doesn't have to be. I really wish they would get their shit together with villains. Kind of an important thing, especially when it's part of the fucking subtitle. That subtitle makes it sound like Ultron is going to be a hugely amazing villain, but these impressions paint a different picture. I kind of got burned out on Loki but at least he could be intimidating and had good dialogue.
Same thing happened when I saw the first Avengers except it was the whole audience and not just a couple of guys. Felt a bit weird but hey, it's great that people enjoyed the movie.
LaunchpadMcQ
Banned
It's probably a mix of Marvel wanting to shoehorn Ultron in as a villain and Whedon trying to make the best out of that situation that made Ultron come out the way he did.
i think he said that because of the character centric moments like with natasha and hawkguy. none of that were present in the first one.
Sounds like an Avengers film directed by Joss Whedon.
I feel like audiences clapping at the end has been happening more often. It used to be pretty rare, something I only really saw at midnight showings, now it seems to happen all the time.
I feel like audiences clapping at the end has been happening more often. It used to be pretty rare, something I only really saw at midnight showings, now it seems to happen all the time.
beyond_death
Member
There was some clapping at the end, and I joined in a bit. There was also cheering at the beginning when the Marvel logo appear. Its all in good fun.
What shoehorning? Whedon has said repeatedly that before he even started the first Avengers he said they should do Ultron for the second, and cited him as one of his favorite villains.
tryagainlater
Member
If there really is an overabundance of quips, then I'm glad Whedon won't be on for Infinity Wars. His characters are always a bit too 'smart' and I've never really liked any of his other work because of it. That "I don't see how that's a party" line in the first movie sums up his writing for me.
Mr. Pointy
Member
It was good. It didn't do anything bad with the characters, the pacing was decent. The action was good.
My taste in movies has gone to shit because I think I liked Furious 7 more.
Boss Doggie
all my loli wolf companions are so moe
I actually thought it dragged a bit.
sleverfunk
Member
I was kinda hoping Ultron to be stronger.
brandonh83
Banned
I'd clap if anyone that worked on the film were present.
Lashley
Why does he wear the mask!?
Yeah, same. But since they're not there, it's just weird. Who are they applauding? The cinema staff?
brandonh83
Banned
Some people clap naturally when they've experienced something they enjoyed, but I don't have that reaction, personally.
Wasn't Joss the primary driving force for including Ultron as a villain in the film?
Really enjoyed it! Brief thoughts, I think it's better than the first putting nostalgia aside,
. The action at times is a top-notch. Probably goes TWS > GotG > IM1 > AOU etc
seems like you could watch this repeatedly, character development is a major plus but I think they missed the mark with explaining Stark's and Ultron's motives since it got convoluted.
I'm blaming american transfer students.
cereal_killerxx
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So for those that have seen early screenings of the movie, would you say it's better than, on par with, or worse than the original?
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