Better overall, but I'd say the action is actually worse. The way it's cut robs every punch, kick, and explosion of their impact. The best I could say is that it looks unimpressively expensive.
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Better overall, but I'd say the action is actually worse. The way it's cut robs every punch, kick, and explosion of their impact. The best I could say is that it looks unimpressively expensive.
Yes. He suggested it even before the first movie was made.
Yeah that is a absolutely a problem I have with pretty much every Marvel movie (TWS was a lot better in that aspect obviously). This video does a really good job in showing why.
Well, my cinema managed to completely fuck up the 3D during the first 15 minutes or so of the movie. Some people rushed outside to tell staff that everyone was getting double vision. The 3D finally snapped back into place - and then the screen froze, and a member of staff walked in to announce that they were starting the film from scratch, lololol. That got a big round of applause and cheers from the audience! (Thankfully the 3D was serviceable and inoffensive from that point on - I wouldn't say that it confuses and detracts from the movie the way that some people have said, but it's not really awe-inspiring either.)
Okay, so actual impressions, keeping it spoiler free.
I'm still mulling over my overall thoughts, but I think I prefer the first movie. In big part, that is definitely down to the villain: Loki was simply a more compelling character for me than Ultron, whose motivations are not as well hashed out as they could have been. I think the first half of the movie also felt somewhat tonally disjointed and oddly paced. However, things started to come together in the second act, and the film was better for it. I liked the humour and Whedon-esque quips (a couple drew some very large guffaws from the audience, although none quite as big as that one certain event at the end of the first Avengers film).
The rest of my thoughts I think I will put in the spoiler thread.
Okay, so actual impressions, keeping it spoiler free.
I'm still mulling over my overall thoughts, but I think I prefer the first movie. In big part, that is definitely down to the villain: Loki was simply a more compelling character for me than Ultron, whose motivations are not as well hashed out as they could have been. I think the first half of the movie also felt somewhat tonally disjointed and oddly paced. However, things started to come together in the second act, and the film was better for it. I liked the humour and Whedon-esque quips (a couple drew some very large guffaws from the audience, although none quite as big as that one certain event at the end of the first Avengers film).
The rest of my thoughts I think I will put in the spoiler thread.
Corpsepyre
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So this have many jokes thrown around like candies?
IM3 all over again :/, will watch though
It's what I fear as well. I was wishing for a piano to fall on my head by the end of IM 3.
Yes, because everyone except Kingpin from Daredevil has been a worse villain than Loki.
Mengy
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So this have many jokes thrown around like candies?
IM3 all over again :/, will watch though
I do love Whedon's writing style, but sometimes he takes it too far in the wrong places, and I could see that being the case in A2 where a more serious undertone is such a huge backbone of the story. (I've not seen it yet, USA last!) I personally don't mind his quips but I understand how not everyone does.
I'm kinda glad that the Russo's have Avengers 3 & 4 though, with Thanos in them I feel they will do a much better job than Whedon would.
Something something piracy.
Agreed.
The movie was just okay. The CGI in the beginning kinda rough.
Not a big fan of Spader here. The action also just okay.
A 7-ish out of 10
beyond_death
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This does have a lot of quipping. I personally dont mind it, but I can see how it might annoy people. If you thought it was annoying in the first Avengers, than you will absolutely hate it here. Theres almost a quip or a joke in every scene. Its almost funnier than some of the comedy movies I've seen.
Excellent, that's the kind of info I was looking for!
Thanks a lot
That's good to know, Guess I won't be going to the cinema much while in Europe
It's also kinda weird for me that there is mostly no option though, since where I live except for children movies and occasional 3D movies almost nothing is dubbed, and even when it is there is always a subbed option.
Clickbait title, and kind of missing the point on that quote.
Also LOL at the smug face.
Lower, I'll guess around lower 80s.
People don't like to pay attention apparently.
This too.
Good, that means it's going to be a fucking amazing movie
Not in the least.
Saving this for when Avatar 2 releases
Kinda joking, since Cameron has made basically the 2 best sequels of all time after all
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Hah, I look forward to you calling the movie sh--
Ok, mind blown.
I was not expecting this at all :O
Good thing, IM3 was excellent.So this have many jokes thrown around like candies?
IM3 all over again :/, will watch though
brucewaynegretzky
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So here's my question for people who've seen it:
Does it have adequate scale for an Avengers movie? To me these should be MAJOR events in the MCU, more than any other film.
The last movie spun out major plot points for pretty much every movie that followed, launched the MCU TV universe, and introduced a bunch of characters that have popped up around the rest of the MCU (like Maria Hill).
This just seems like another Marvel movie from what I'm hearing. That's disappointing...
Does it have adequate scale for an Avengers movie? To me these should be MAJOR events in the MCU, more than any other film.
The last movie spun out major plot points for pretty much every movie that followed, launched the MCU TV universe, and introduced a bunch of characters that have popped up around the rest of the MCU (like Maria Hill).
This just seems like another Marvel movie from what I'm hearing. That's disappointing...
how does it compare to DOFP?
DOFP >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> AoU
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People watching a movie in a theater together are sharing that experience. It's showing communal appreciation and sharing in that with those around you.
BlackBuzzard
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Oh boy these gaffer impressions, if its worse or on par with Avengers 1 i might just skip seeing it on the big screen.
So Ultron was disappointing was it the script or Spaders performance?
So Ultron was disappointing was it the script or Spaders performance?
SolidChamp
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Just got out of it. I wasn't a huge fan of the first film (it was okay, but nothing special) and I thought this one was better.
It falls victim to the same problems I have with all of the Marvel films (save for a few); too much bloat and CGI.
Therefore, it could never really contend with the best comic book films, IMO, but it's certainly better than most of the Marvel films save for GotG.
There are some overblown CGI moments which are a bit painful to watch (something involving Black Widow, but won't say anymore...people will know it when they see it).
The best moments in the movie are actually the really funny, self-aware stuff. The action scenes rarely impress me in these movies anymore, but there are one or two here that are pretty damn good (think Hulkbuster).
Performances are all great. The only small, tiny weak spot is the Korean actress, who feels out of place.
I'd give it a solid 8/10, but I'd like to come back with a more cohesive, spoiler-free review when I get home.
DOFP >>>> AOU
No contest ...
DOFP takes itself seriously when it has to...
AOU just tries too hard to be witty and funny ...
And it's ultimately unnemorable ...
I think it tried to juggle too many plot points and characters at once ...
There's isn't anywhere near enough Vision.
At least DOFP knew it had to focus on a small number of characters.
I like the 1st one actually.
This feels like Iron Man to 2 to 3
Casino Royale to QoS
Weapxn
Mikkelsexual
DoFP was trash. I refuse to believe this.
pel1300
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I told you guys that the review embargo up until yesterday was a red flag.
The truly great movies have several reviews on RT tomatoes way before wide release (and yes, April 23 IS wide release, I don't care what any of you say about the US not getting it before May 1st...most of the world gets it before then).
Many people were expecting a LOT from this movie because Marvel has been on a roll lately (CA: TWS and Guardians).
The truly great movies have several reviews on RT tomatoes way before wide release (and yes, April 23 IS wide release, I don't care what any of you say about the US not getting it before May 1st...most of the world gets it before then).
Many people were expecting a LOT from this movie because Marvel has been on a roll lately (CA: TWS and Guardians).
Rabbi_Vole
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Plus, recent studies have shown a large volume of simultaneous applause can actually transcend traditional notions of sound wave limitations and will, on occasion, make it's way to all involved in the movie's production.
It's a bit like your ears burning when people are discussing you.
Freedom = $1.05
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DOFP was either the best or second best comic movie of last year, depending on how you felt about Winter Soldier.
I'm not sure why it seems so divisive, DOFP might be the best Xmen movie ever or at least the best one since X2.
Lashley
Why does he wear the mask!?
When it comes to superheroes, everything has to be divisive.
SolidChamp
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I could see a huge MCU fan saying this. I agree that DoFP is the better FILM.
AoU does a better job of being pure, unadulterated spectacle. It's there to appease fans of the universe it's built, and does it's job well.
But in terms of a film that starts with an emotional core and builds around it, letting character performance and dialogue tell the story over CGI sound and fury, DoFP is superior in every single way. You don't need to be a film school student to see that.
WarrenMax007
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People are talking about dubs. I don't really mind them in big movies. And i undestand that quality very much varies by country. Here in Russia, we have amazing dubs. Sure there are some mistakes in translation here and there, but overall they are good. Every big actor has a voice actor attached to them with a voice very similar to original. Like i go to movie with Clooney in it and i know how'll he sound, same with Downey Jr., Pitt, Cruise, ScarJo, Cooper etc.
While i prefer to watch TV Shows and performance based movies with subtitles, big blockbusters benefit from dubs in my opinion. I think it wouldn't be very comfortable to read subtitles, when you watch say Interstellar in IMAX, even though i would prefer to hear McConaughey's voice. For example in GOTG Michael Rooker's character in dubbed version sounded like Michael Rooker learned perfect russian and voiced him himself, Just 1:1.
While i prefer to watch TV Shows and performance based movies with subtitles, big blockbusters benefit from dubs in my opinion. I think it wouldn't be very comfortable to read subtitles, when you watch say Interstellar in IMAX, even though i would prefer to hear McConaughey's voice. For example in GOTG Michael Rooker's character in dubbed version sounded like Michael Rooker learned perfect russian and voiced him himself, Just 1:1.
Jesus dude it's getting 7s and 8s, not 2s.
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Not too much on weapxn
Spader did great - it's the script that really limited his potential as villain.
It's still worth a watch in the cinemas (especially for some cool action moments between characters) but ultimately in the whole scheme of things, it's a mid-tier Marvel movie.
SolidChamp
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Except that DoFP was the first X film to truly balance things out. It was amazingly well done in that regard.
bananafactory
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Cast size yeah but it was basically The Adventures of Wolverine & Mystique ft. Magneto.
AOU likely has the screen time more evenly distributed for its characters.
BadMediaKarma
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You didn't lie :3
I didn't much care for DOFP to be honest, liked TWS and GotG a lot more. DOFP has one outstanding action sequence, the rest of it was completely unmemorable and the actions/motivation of certain characters just didn't make sense in a way that bothered me while watching it. It's not a bad movie per se just a disappointing one.
That's the problem with the X films. It gives most of its screen time to certain characters (Wolverine, Prof X) while other characters (Cyclops) get the shaft.
It's at 85% on RT.... that's bad?
Discotheque
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Huh? People keep saying this when clearly it was Xavier's movie more than anybody (including wolverine). He had the character growth
Plus I'd argue his development is better than any single superhero movie arc in a while. Mostly for that scene where he meets his older self. Fanboy wank done right
And for an ensemble film to truly work its always best to give a few characters focus and others must be sacrificed for it tbh
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