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James Spader's performance as Ultron was brilliant

posted 10 years ago by Trevock
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At first I thought he made Ultron sound too human, but then he grew on me after the 2nd viewing. The acting and the entire demeanor of Ultron/James Spader was brilliant.

"I can't physically throw up in my mouth." - best line ever!

[–] blackdoug 10 years ago

Yes, Spader is brilliant but what performance wasn't to be honest?

RDJr nailed it yet again. Elizabeth Olsen surprised me as Wanda. Renner had so much to work with and really delivered himself.

Everyone was brilliant really.

[–] BrunoAntony 10 years ago

"At first I thought it sucked, but when I paid more money to see it a second time, I convinced myself I enjoyed it"

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[–] thebetterbreakfast 10 years ago

K dude.

[–] blackdoug 10 years ago

Maybe Ultron isn't so gone after all. Spader signed a multi-pic deal.

[–] mightymac101 10 years ago

Card carrying Commies may hate it, however.

[–] SpanishRicky 10 years ago

Better than pressed duck that's for sure.

[–] TheHiawatha 10 years ago

Whoa, he signed a multi-pic deal?

[–] mando-morales35 10 years ago

He really brought something new to this film. Spader's Ultron was easily my favorite of the film. His fights with Iron Man and then Captain America were also the best.

[–] joechar4444 8 years ago

This is the movie we will all look back on as "prime" before Cap and Tony has their falling out. The TRUE Avengers team.

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[–] blackdoug 10 years ago

Name a performance in this film that WASN'T brilliant. They all were.

[–] SpanishRicky 10 years ago

Ultron is still the best bad guy of the year. Mission Impossible is a great movie but a lame bad guy.

[–] Uberiffic 9 years ago

Why was Bill O'Reilly in Iron Man 2 but never seen again in the MCU?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9gCBiJ3QJnk&feature=player_embedded

[–] ThomasMagnumPI 9 years ago

Pay that man his money.

[–] sacflyzone 9 years ago

"The rainbow belongs to God."

[–] blackdoug 10 years ago

Well, it's not like Winter Soldier didn't kick ass or Loki was cool as the other side of the pillow.

[–] Uberiffic 10 years ago

That was Spader back at the ice cream store in that Seinfeld episode.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9gCBiJ3QJnk&feature=player_embedded

[–] ThomasMagnumPI 9 years ago

Spader translated the Stargate and made interstellar transportation possible.

[–] scotts863 9 years ago

He was better than any of those non-speaking Planet of the Ape performances.

[–] skoobydoo6789 10 years ago

He was the best part of the movie.

If it's all the same to you, I'll have that drink now.-Loki (Marvel's Avengers)

[–] IronBallsM 10 years ago

Because Whedon knows how to write a villain.

[–] Logan8888 9 years ago

Those who are saying Marvel doesn't do cool villains couldn't be more wrong. They add to every movie exactly what is needed. The heroes carry the films, not the bad guys.

[–] MovieMystro 9 years ago

This is probably why Ultron is the best villain from any movie released this year. As well as it was written, Spader took it to the next level.

[–] StarkTech 9 years ago

What about Grant Ward over on AOS? While Agent Ward is highly trained in combat and espionage, he sometimes fails at interpersonal relations. He's a man of few words, but always cool under fire and ready for action. Fiercely loyal, he would give his life for S.H.I.E.L.D.

[–] bastets_kitten 9 years ago

I take it you've not watched the first two seasons.

[–] scotts863 9 years ago

No one does it better.

[–] Uberiffic 9 years ago

Watching it again at home pretty much confirms this.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9gCBiJ3QJnk&feature=player_embedded