When Tony Stark tries to jumpstart a dormant peacekeeping program, things go awry and Earth’s Mightiest Heroes 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 an epic and unique global adventure.
For the most part, "Avengers: Age of Ultron" is the hard-charging, mind-boggling spectacle fans are looking for. Smash indeed.
– Tom Long,
Detroit News,
1 May 2015
fresh:
The sharp, interpersonal dramedy that made the first movie such a delight is again present in flashes, but not infrequently it is drowned out by the noisy, inevitable need to Save the World.
– Christopher Orr,
The Atlantic,
1 May 2015
rotten:
More does not necessarily equal better; here, more is just ... meh.
– Christy Lemire,
ChristyLemire.com,
3 May 2015
fresh:
"Avengers: Age of Ultron" is a sometimes daffy, occasionally baffling, surprisingly touching and even romantic adventure with one kinetic thrill after another. It earns a place of high ranking in the Marvel Universe.
– Richard Roeper,
Chicago Sun-Times,
4 May 2015
fresh:
Fans of the franchise will be pleased, but those looking in from the outside of comic-book culture may find themselves also looking at their watches.