Review of Ant-Man (2015) by Wnick2000 — 16 Jul 2015

This summer has yet to truly disappoint me. After Avengers: AoU, a film in which I loved, but many didn't, I didn't think they could make lightning strike twice in one summer, especially with all the problems this movie had and how long it took to get into production, but I can tell you Marvel fans, more specifically Ant-Man fans, this is the film Ant-Man deserves.

This film is funny, smart, action packed, and proves that Marvel can still create new and exciting films. Paul Rudd as Scott Lang was perfect casting and made me forget any worries I had about Hank not being Ant-Man.

Besides Rudd, Micheal Douglas and Evangiline Lilly are great as Hank Pym and his daughter, Hope. Corey Stoll as Darren Cross/Yellowjacket isn't as bad as some critics are saying, and he brings a true motive and terror to his role.

I believe the true comedic star of the film is Michael Peña who plays Luis, Scott's best friend. He steals every scene he is in and I want him in more Marvel films, he's a real treat. This movie pulls off the heist genre, a tough genre to do, while maintaining the campy comic book feel we've come to know and love.

There's many surprises for fans during and even after the movie. Overall, Ant-Man is some of the most fun I've had at a theater, and definitely in Marvel's top 5.