1) Avengers Assemble!
The defining shot in the first Avengers movie, the one that made comic book geeks worldwide tremble with unadulterated joy, was the panning shot Whedon used in the final battle to show the whole team finally fighting together as one. While this is certainly paid homage to in the opening prologue, Whedon somehow manages to pull off the impossible and create an even more impressive version of this now iconic team shot in the big finale.
As Ultron’s forces close in, the Avengers circle around the nuclear slash electric thingamabob and work together in perfect sync. It’s rare moments like these that prove exactly why superhero movies have become such a popular trend in cinema. For fans of the source material, it’s breathtaking to see the comic panels literally brought to life and for everyone else, it’s just pretty f**king cool.
What’s most impressive about this shot though is that it’s still the most exciting moment in the entire movie, despite basically replicating the best shot of the first film. Without the novelty of seeing the heroes together for the first time, Whedon had to up the ante and the action never fails to impress throughout this final battle.
Tell us, what do you think of the ten moments we selected? Did we make the right choices? And what about the movie as a whole? Did Avengers: Age of Ultron hit that sweet spot for you? Let us know your thoughts in the comments section below.
