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[richiek]

So critics screenings for Avengers: Age of Ultron are occurring in NYC and LA tonight and first reactions are trickling in to Twitter:

(thanks to dtrush for compiling reactions from the AoU thread)

Mike Sampson ‏@mjsamps

Avengers 2 is both an amazing sequel and a fantastic setup for the rest of the MCU. So nerdy in the best possible way.

Mike Ryan ‏@mikeryan 10m10 minutes ago

And out of all the AGE OF ULTRON chaos, somehow Hawkeye gets the best role in the movie. AND the best line of the movie, maybe the series.

Mike Ryan ‏@mikeryan 13m13 minutes ago

Just saw AVENGERS: AGE OF ULTRON. Soooooooo many characters and soooooo much going on, I can't believe it's coherent, let alone so fun.

More reactions are being compiled here:

http://www.slashfilm.com/avengers-age-of-ultron-early-buzz/

 

[ATastyMuffin]

Mountain of salt.

 

[xxracerxx]

Hawkguy getting his props.

 

[Dalek]

Whedon probably felt guilty for sidelining Clint the majority of the first movie.

 

[Regiruler]

One thread not enough?

 

[marrec]

Mike bias.

...

It's impossible for Hawkeye to be anything but awkward tho... :-/

 

[Speevy]

Why can't it be so bad that it sinks the entire Marvel universe? That would be newsworthy.

 

[Orbis Tabula]

For some reason, I had this strange feeling that this movie was just gonna get bad reviews. Like, people would hate it. I don't know why, because I very much think I'll like it. I guess I was just being a pessimist, because I don't know where that notion comes from. Needless to say, I'm looking forward to any impressions that will assuage these concerns. Can't wait for it.

 

[SliceSabre]

somehow Hawkeye gets the best role in the movie

Perfect.

 

[a secret-boss]

Hawkguy getting his due

 

[Cmerrill]

After how positive the first impressions were for Godzilla 2014, I'll never trust them again.

 

[Akahige]

Hawkguy getting his props.

Yeah cool to hear, Renner seemed pissed to get sidelined in the first one.

The guy gets a lot of shit but I like him outside these action roles.

 

[TacticalFox88]

Where ya'll haters at?

Whedon is probably gonna knock it out of the park, again!

 

[Slayven]

 

[cacildo]

First reactions to Amazing Spiderman were also positive

Spoiler

But i do believe it will be great in fact it will be the only movie ill watch at a theater this year

 

[beyond_death]

So they werent lying about Hawkeyes role in the movie. Hmm curious.

Anyhow, less than 2 weeks!

 

[Quick]

richiek, you have dtrush to thank.

 

[rexor0717]

For some reason, I had this strange feeling that this movie was just gonna get bad reviews. Like, people would hate it. I don't know why, because I very much think I'll like it. I guess I was just being a pessimist, because I don't know where that notion comes from. Needless to say, I'm looking forward to any impressions that will assuage these concerns. Can't wait for it.

I mean, the trailers have been kinda bad recently, so maybe it felt like they had nothing good to work with. I'm pretty sure it'll be a fun movie that makes a load of money. Thats all I really want from it.

 

[lazybones18]

just a few more weeks baby....again

 

[hamchan]

I don't believe that Hawkeye is good now unless they somehow turned him into Hawkguy.

 

[TheDanimal]

Oh man, I am so hyped for this

 

[HIGH DEF JEFF]

From the other thread:
I expect nothing but "best movie ever" declarations from all the movie bloggers.

 

[Tobor]

Why can't it be so bad that it sinks the entire Marvel universe? That would be newsworthy.

Sorry bro. The sun continues to rise in the east and set in the west.

Nothingstopsthistrain.gif

 

[Subpar Spatula]

Where ya'll haters at?

Whedon is probably gonna knock it out of the park, again!

It's hard to take most of these critics seriously even if they gave it a bad review. Wait until the movie comes out?

 

[Slayven]

I don't believe that Hawkeye is good now unless they somehow turned him into Hawkguy.

Hawkguy is terrible and everyone involved with it should be ashamed

 

[G-Fex]

I don't believe a fucking word of it

Hawkguy is terrible and everyone involved with it should be ashamed

This. So much fucking this, FUCK those hawkeye comics.

 

[Ninja Scooter]

Nobody cried? I'll pass.

 

[J10]

I don't believe that Hawkeye is good now unless they somehow turned him into Hawkguy.

Did you know that Hawkeye is a character and Hawkguy is a misspelling of that character's name?

 

[StoopKid]

https://twitter.com/mdellw/status/586334848266145792

Wsj
https://twitter.com/michael_calia/status/586336473655472130

 

[Trojita]

That Hawkeye Redemption.

 

[Imperial]

So hyped.

 

[inm8num2]

High praise as expected. Sounds great!

 

[Orbis Tabula]

I mean, the trailers have been kinda bad recently, so maybe it felt like they had nothing good to work with. I'm pretty sure it'll be a fun movie that makes a load of money. Thats all I really want from it.

I haven't even watched the other trailers. I've been trying to not spoil too much of the surprise. I think I'm just being a pessimist is all.

 

[lazybones18]

Nobody cried? I'll pass.

people only cry at Nolan movies

 

[jon bones]

my brain just exploded

 

[JBourne]

Bro.

Bro.

 

[SillyEskimo]

Mike bias.

...

It's impossible for Hawkeye to be anything but awkward tho... :-/

Don't you mean Hawkward?

I'll see myself out.

 

[BearPawB]

"@KetchumAtMovies 2m2 minutes ago
I swear, AVENGERS AGE OF ULTRON is one big advertisement for CIVIL & INFINITY Wars. Whedon steps into @Jon_Favreau Iron Man 2 territory here"

"ugh"-same guy

 

[Abounder]

Soooooooo many characters and soooooo much going on, I can't believe it's coherent, let alone so fun.

Joss Whedon's magic in a nutshell. He did an outstanding job managing huge casts of Serenity and of course The Avengers.

 

[rexor0717]

"@KetchumAtMovies 2m2 minutes ago
I swear, AVENGERS AGE OF ULTRON is one big advertisement for CIVIL & INFINITY Wars. Whedon steps into @Jon_Favreau Iron Man 2 territory here"

"ugh"-same guy

Huh, maybe this is actually what I've wanted all along.

 

[Fancy Clown]

What's with the hawkguy hate? I like hawkguy from the couple issues I read.

 

[phanphare]

yuuup

 

[aly]

Maybe this will make me care about Hawkeye.

 

[DeathoftheEndless]

Best movie of the year confirmed.

 

[J10]

Hawkguy is terrible and everyone involved with it should be ashamed

 

[Sojgat]

And out of all the AGE OF ULTRON chaos, somehow Hawkeye gets the best role in the movie. AND the best line of the movie, maybe the series.

 

[BadAss2961]

For some reason, I had this strange feeling that this movie was just gonna get bad reviews. Like, people would hate it. I don't know why, because I very much think I'll like it. I guess I was just being a pessimist, because I don't know where that notion comes from. Needless to say, I'm looking forward to any impressions that will assuage these concerns. Can't wait for it.

Nah... Marvel always reviews well. Always.

 

[Slayven]

Makes Daniel Way look like Fabian Nicenza.

 

[PsychBat!]

Can't wait. My heart is gonna be PUMPING!

 

[Sheroking]

More. MOAR!!!!