Ultimate Avengers II (2006)

When the Chitauri invaders are sighted in the African kingdom of Wakanda, the Avengers covertly enter the advanced nation to investigate.

Directors:

Will Meugniot, Dick Sebast (as Richard Sebast)

Writers:

Mark Millar (comic book: "The Ultimates"), Bryan Hitch (comic book: "The Ultimates")

Stars:

Justin Gross, Grey Griffin, Michael Massee

1 nomination.

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Justin Gross	...	Captain America / Steve Rogers (voice)
Grey Griffin	...	Wasp / Janet Pym (voice) (as Grey DeLisle)
Michael Massee	...	Doctor Bruce Banner (voice)
Marc Worden	...	Iron Man / Tony Stark (voice)
Olivia d'Abo	...	Black Widow / Natalia Romanoff (voice)
Nan McNamara	...	Betty Ross (voice)
Nolan North	...	Giant Man / Hank Pym (voice)
Andre Ware	...	Nick Fury (voice)
David Boat	...	Thor (voice) (as Dave Boat)
Fred Tatasciore	...	Hulk / Edwin Jarvis / Additional Voices (voice)
Jim Ward	...	Herr Kleiser / Additional Voices (voice) (as James K. Ward)
Jeffrey D. Sams	...	T'Challa / Black Panther (voice)
Dwight Schultz	...	Odin (voice)
Mark Hamill	...	Oiler (voice)
Dave Fennoy	...	T'Chaka / Additional Voices (voice)

Storyline

The mightiest of heroes the ultimate Avengers must continue their war against the same aliens they fought. This time, the aliens and Captain America's old enemy Herr Kleiser (the alien shape shifter who supposedly died in 1945), are invading a hidden city in Africa, where the Black Panther is king. But when Kleiser murders the Black Panther's father T'Chaka, Black Panther travels to the U.S.A. to get advice from Captain America. The Avengers must travel to Africa, where a bloody war will be waged against the invading aliens.

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Plot Keywords:

supernatural power | avengers | the incredible hulk character | captain america character | iron man character | 

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Taglines:

To save humanity, the Earth's mightiest heroes must reunite for a rematch of heroic proportions.

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Genres:

Animation | Action | Adventure | Sci-Fi

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Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated PG-13 for intense acton violence

Did You Know?

Trivia

Hawkeye, Quicksilver and Scarlet Witch were not in the initial Ultimate Avengers movie and were originally planned to be in the second movie. Using Hawkeye as an example, VP of Marvel Studios' Animation Development Craig Kyle did not want him to be a background character but "he's going to matter" if he appears.

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Goofs

On the computer console in the room where Dr. Banner is being held prisoner, the same red button is used to perform many different operations (in one scene it fills Banner's chamber with gas, while in another it drains the gas from the chamber.)

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Quotes

Black Widow: [about the Chitauri mothership] Can you get through its defenses?
Iron Man: Hey, piece of cake. Except for that big cannon. Not a fan of the big cannon.

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Connections

Version of Marvel Disk Wars: The Avengers (2014)

User Reviews

Doesn't stick as close to the source-material as the first; still, it's usually a blast.

'Ultimate Avengers II (2006)' doesn't stick as close to its source-material as its predecessor, instead introducing Black Panther and having much of the action take place in and around Wakanda. Its changes aren't necessarily detrimental, however, and it feels like a unique sequel to the first film. It still keeps the spirit of the comic-book intact, providing the great characterisations you'd expect from an adaptation of it. It makes a couple of risky decisions, only one of which is seemingly slightly - and only slightly - neutered to fit its 'kid-friendly' status. The flick ends up being just as enjoyable as the first, even if it is slightly sillier and isn't quite as well-rounded overall. The pacing is much better this time, though, and there's never a dull moment. The plentiful - and sometimes surprisingly brutal - action is often compounded by tangible stakes, which makes for an experience you constantly care about. It really is remarkable how character-focused the flick is, even during its brasher bits. The set-pieces can seem a little segmented at times, however. The animation is bloom-heavy and sometimes stiff, but it is more than serviceable and allows for the quieter moments to work as well as the loud ones. In the end, the movie is a breeze to watch and a blast while you do. 7/10

Details

Official Sites:

Lions Gate Entertainment [United States]

Country:

USA

Language:

Spanish English

Release Date:

8 August 2006 (USA)

Also Known As:

Ultimate Avengers 2: Rise of the Panther

Company Credits

Production Co:

Lionsgate, MLG Productions 2, Marvel Enterprises

Technical Specs

Runtime:

73 min

Sound Mix:

Dolby Digital

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.78 : 1