Review of Avengers: Age of Ultron (2015) by Domenico B — 27 Mar 2016

Joss Whedon does it again, proving he is the master of the ensemble, assembling more characters that any before, and perhaps any blockbuster, yet juggling them and their internal and external conflicts with perfect timing and balance, he finds time for heartfelt personal moments and heart-stopping action.

There is one small side plot that could have been executed better or cut altogether, but it doesn't take up much screen time. Perhaps that time could have been better spent with the villain, who is a little inscrutable and underdeveloped, but these are small complaints.

Swiftly introducing the eponymous team's old and new members, again Whedon's economy in conveying who is who and their current situation is impressive. If you've seen all the previous movies in Marvel Studio's huge series, the experience is only enriched from the tying in many threads, the advantages of weaving a shared universe start to show themselves, mirroring the comics' tapestry that delivers a complete experience that can be enjoyed own its own merits while promising more for the future.