A funny superhero film that’s full of charm
After the spectacle that was Avengers: Infinity War, I’d say this film was exactly what the Marvel Cinematic Universe needed.
Going into the first Ant-Man film, I was skeptical to say the least. I wasn’t familiar with the character and shrinking to the size of an ant seemed like a very strange superpower. After seeing the movie, though, I was sold, and I’m glad to say that much of the humor and charm of the first film has carried over into this one
While the stakes aren’t nearly as high as in most Marvel Studios films I think this kind of lighthearted, self-contained story was the perfect choice to follow up the emotionally charged, apocalyptic plot of Infinity War. After all, if the fate of the world is at stake in every movie, we’re eventually going to get tired of seeing the heroes save it yet again. For this reason, I was very happy with the direction taken in this film.
It’s also worth noting that Paul Rudd does an incredible job playing the character. My favorite thing about Ant-Man is not that he’s a superhero, but that he’s first and foremost a great father, which Rudd is excellent at portraying. The most touching and memorable moments from this film are the genuine moments Scott Lang spends with his daughter, and these moments are especially welcome as a break from the fast-paced action.
This film also exceeded in portraying a strong villain. One small gripe I have with superhero films is when the villain is simply an “evil version” of the hero, but this is certainly not the case in this film. While she isn’t the only villain in the movie, Ghost is a very well written character with reasonable motivations and whose power set is completely different from the heroes’, making her a very interesting character in my opinion.
With those things in mind, I’d give this one an 8/10. It’s an above average superhero film that’s fun, has lovable characters, and will probably make you laugh.
Watch the exciting trailer for Ant-Man and The Wasp: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8_rTIAOohas
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