Avengers: Age of Ultron

If you want science fiction that respects its own premise, Avengers: Age of Ultron is available in Australia on Disney Plus, and in the US on Disney Plus and Philo right now. The runtime earns every minute, with nothing here that feels like padding. With 24,607 viewer ratings on TMDB, this is not a title flying under the radar. Robert Downey Jr.'s performance is the anchor the more ambitious scenes need. Available now on Disney Plus — press play and find out why people keep recommending it.

Avengers: Age of Ultron is not trying to be everything to everyone, and that focus is exactly what makes it work. What makes Avengers: Age of Ultron work is that the ideas never crowd out the people having them. When Tony Stark tries to jumpstart a dormant peacekeeping program, things go awry and Earth’s Mightiest Heroes are put to the ultimate test as the fate of the planet hangs in the balance. As the villainous Ultron emerges, it is up to The Avengers to stop him from enacting his terrible plans, and soon uneasy alliances and unexpected action pave the way for an epic and unique global adventure. The human element stays intact thanks to Robert Downey Jr. And Chris Hemsworth, who anchor every scene. It hit screens in 2015. The rules of Avengers: Age of Ultron's world are consistent enough that the big swings never feel like cheating. It delivers reliably on what it promises, which is more than most of its competition manages.

Avengers: Age of Ultron is satisfying on multiple levels — something to watch and something to think about after. If you have run out of similar titles to watch, this is a strong next pick. Best experienced as a single, sustained watch from start to finish. Robert Downey Jr.'s performance is the anchor the more ambitious moments need. The world-building pays off in ways you will not anticipate on a first watch.