I finally saw Avengers: Age of Ultron. I don’t know why I waited so long. The critics said it was “eye-popping” and “exuberant” and that the superhero team found a “worthy foe” in Ultron, the product of Tony Stark’s revived peacekeeping program gone horribly awry.

All true.

It’s very colorful, fast-paced and exciting to watch. While the story is a bit on the heavy side, it hangs together better than lots of superhero-tales-gone-big-screen. And it’s got lots of wry humor and super banter to help hold it up.

In short, it’s a heart-stopping thrill ride in the finest comic book fashion.

3 reasons to see Age of Ultron:

• Action. Action. Action. From the Hulkbusting “Veronica” to Iron Man’s deadly new suit, you’re on the edge of your seat in almost every scene.
• New characters: there’s a pair of twins (Quicksilver and Scarlett Witch), a new villain (Ultron) and a new superhero robot (Vision - who was once Tony Stark’s bungling butler).
• The set-up. Like all good movies, this one leaves you wanting more. I couldn’t believe it was over so fast. I just sat there until the end of the credits. And what rolled by? “The Avengers Will Return.” Totally worth staying for

I should stop before I spoil Things for you. Because you should go see the film. The only Thing you’ll regret is that it has to end.

See you at the movies,
Bobby