søndag den 8. marts 2015

Newest & Final Avengers: Age of Ultron trailer

Two days ago, the third and, sadly, final AoU trailer premiered online and as they say, third time's the charm. Not that the first two didn't kick ass as well, but this one takes first price. Among other things this trailer gives us the first real look at the Vision, played by Paul Bethany, known as Jarvis from the Iron Man films. How Jarvis evolves into the Vision, the humanoid looking android, a so-called synthezoid as he is dubbed by his maker Ultron, is yet unknown. Though the part with Ultron being the creator of the Vision is pleasing to a fan, staying true to the comics there, evolving from Jarvis is not. It always kind of bugged me that we didn't get a real live butler Jarvis, like in the comics. The Alfred Pennyworth of the Marvel universe basically, Anyways, Bethany's gonna make a good Vision for sure, true to the comics or not. 
Even though it's always nice to see new things, the thing that gets to me the most in this one is the same as the first two trailers. Ultron. Jams Spader. Both, what's the difference, honestly. Typical Spader, to completely become whatever character he's portraying. That voice, I mean, wtf. Don't think I've had chills from a movie villain like that since Darth Vader, which is not even an exaggerating comparison. 
But as they say, show it, don't tell it, so without much further ado, ladies and gentlemen, The Avengers: Age of Ultron Trailer 3. Cue the music!

So, there you go. Even though it's difficult to choose a favorite trailer, you know, considering they're all amazing, imo, this one tops them. It seems every trailer gives a little more reason to fear and worry about what Ultron has planned for Earths mightiest heroes. As I said, Spader's voice is the perfect fit for the part and he sure is making it hard to decide which of his quotes is the most menacing. Just for the heck if it, here comes my personal top 4:

  • 1: "I was designed to save the world. People would look to the sky and see... hope... I'll take that from them first."
  • 2: "I'm gonna show you something beautiful. Everyone screaming.. For mercy."
  • 3: There's only one path to peace... Their extinction."
  • 4: "you are all puppets... Tangled in, strings... Strings."
In general, this film seems to have a much creepier and darker tone than the first one and Ultron's Vader-like voice definitely helps that along nicely. 
Besides Ultron, we also get a glimpse of Ulysses Klaw (Andy Serkis) in the first two trailers. 

Ulyssed Klaw
This is important for several reasons. First of all, Klaw is traditionally a Black Panther villain, meaning that this character is at least hinted at in AoU. We know for a fact he's coming later on, but perhaps we could get a first look already this summer. More importantly, the connection to BP and therefore his nation Wakanda, might very well mean the first appearance of Vibranium as well. The ultra strong and resilient metal came from space to Earth thousands of years back and is the main source for Wakanda's wealth and technological advances. Plus, in the comics, Vibranium is part of what makes up Cap's shield. Since we see the shield shattered in the first trailer, there's every chance a new one will be made through some connection to Wakanda and the Black Panther.
Pietro & Wanda Maximoff

The trailers all also gave us better looks at the two new candidates for the team, the maximoff twins, Pietro & Wanda Maximoff. In the comics, their name and origin is important since they are the mutant children of Magneto. This connection will without a doubt not be featured in AoU, simply because Marvel studios doesn't hold the rights to Magneto or mutants in general. Which also means they won't be mutants.


The Inhumans, King Black Bolt
As seen in Winter Soldier's post-credits scene, Hydra affiliated Baron Wolfgang Von Strucker refers to the two captive twins as part of the "age of miracles". They might be referred to as such or perhaps they'll turn out to be Inhumans. Recently, the Inhumans was introduced in Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.. Roughly put, they are a race of people in the MU, regular people at first, but with the Inhuman gene in them. When exposed to Terrigenesis, the mists of Terrigen crystals, the gene is unlocked and transforms them into their true self, their form as an Inhuman. Whatever the twins origin will be, they are an exciting addition to the team. 
Naturally, there are tons and tons of more things I could talk about from these trailers, but all good things must come to an end. Besides, they speak volumes by themselves and for good measure, the first and second trailer is here as well.
Until next time, keep reading. Comics, that is!
Mo