Whereas Barton was a mindless drone in The Avengers, he becomes a powerful cipher for the moviegoing audience this round: a normal guy standing shoulder-to-shoulder with gods and enhanced super soldiers, risking everything, to protect innocent lives. Nevertheless, the biggest surprise of the film is previously sidelined Avenger, Clint Barton (Hawkeye) - who enjoys the most nuanced and relatable role in Age of Ultron. Building-off the ongoing thread of Bruce Banner's struggle to keep "the other guy" in check, the Hulk (Mark Ruffalo) provides a surprisingly effective mirror for Black Widow (Scarlett Johansson) to reflect on her own troubled past - as well as ponder who she wants to become. That said, the most affecting scenes come from characters and cast members that have not headlined a Marvel solo movie. The majority of the cast, especially the actors who have been given solo films, are par-for-the-course in their roles (Captain America, Iron Man, and Thor) - offering a mix of amusing one-liners, sincere personal drama, and badass superhero moments. Though it is bigger, with refined special effects, a new central villain, and some enticing Phase Three "Civil War" groundwork, Age of Ultron will be less accessible for viewers who aren't well-versed in the ongoing plot - and, much like its predecessor, gets bogged down in the balancing act of developing returning heroes, introducing new ones, and crafting a memorable central baddie. As a result, the movie is a must-see for anyone, young and old, that has been following along with Marvel's interconnected movie storyline. The latest Avengers team-up delivers everything that fans have come to expect from Marvel films: globe-trotting adventure, CGI battles, future shared universe setup, comic book easter eggs, concise character drama, and a Stan Lee cameo. In spite of a solo-outing for Ant-Man, Joss Whedon's Age of Ultron essentially closes the door on the Marvel Cinematic Universe Phase Two storyline, while opening a few windows to Phase Three. The Avengers Team: Hulk, Iron Man, Captain America, Hawkeye, Black Widow, and Thor
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