If
you are reading this review, then 9 out of times you will watch this movie,
even if I trash it to the pit. Why? Simple. Because they are "The
Avengers" and we love them for that. But, am I going to trash it? Read on.
When
one of Tony Stark's haywire experiments goes haywire, the Earth's mightiest
heroes are given another excuse to flex their muscles, crash buildings as if
they are made of legos, perform insane stunts with all possible modes of
transportation, prank each other's style, confront the past, fight amongst
themselves, win an unwinnable antagonist and in the process, save the world
(again!).
I
was one of those (few) who felt that,despite the brilliant attempt, the
Avengers (2012) at 8+/10 in IMDB was slightly overrated. But the sheer pleasure
of watching so many superheroes within a single frame can be happily
overwhelming for anyone. But this time around, the movie is a lot more than
just the superheroes.
Where
the movie succeeds:
Unlike
Avengers(2012), this has a much deeper storyline and gives us a good glimpse
into the human side of the superheroes. This takes the story of Marvel Universe
into the next stage, with the I-stone being clearly explained for the first
time in a Marvel movie. Introduction of the twins adds fuel to the fire and the
latter burns brightly. Taking cue from any Marvel movie, CGI and wit are the
usual stand-outs. SuperHeroes, no matter how super they are , have a past and
that past makes a presence here and there in the movie. Hawkeye is actually
given a sizeable role rather than being a weak link (as in the previous
installment).
Where
the movie fails:
Too
much talking in an action movie can be cumbersome for an action-buff especially
if he/she doesn't care a penny as to how the characters feel. Loki's wit is
definitely missed with the ever-serious Ultron. When our superheroes can't stop
fighting among themselves, we doubt if they really deserve the
"super" in superheroes. Cheated upon when I hoped for a Post credit
scene was the ultimate disappointment. With every passing movie, I am tired of
this end-of-the-world-if-we-dont-stop-him scenario. It's time someone took a
fresh look at it.
Thus
I have presented Black and White of said movie. You can choose either or you
can choose grey (like me). But something tells me that you have already made
your choice.
Let
me know what you think of the movie.
PS:
Someone else besides Thor lifts Mjolnir (the Hammer) (and not just once).
