Ant-Man
(2015)Paul Rudd is Scott Lang, Marvel’s size-changing scientist in this superhero origin story directed by Peyton Reed (Yes Man). Co-stars Evangeline Lilly (The Hobbit), Michael Peña (Fury), Judy Greer (The Descendants) and Michael Douglas as Hank Pym, the original Ant-Man.... More
Scott's a well-intentioned burglar fresh out of the slammer and eager to turn over a new leaf for the sake of his estranged daughter - until a classic "one last job" scenario leaes him seeing things in a new, miniaturised, light. He's been unwittingly recruited by Hank Pym, creator of a shrinking, super-powered suit, to take on the mantle of Ant-Man and prevent Pym's technology falling into the wrong hands.
Director Edgar Wright (Shaun of the Dead) was originally set to helm the film until creative differences saw him hand the reigns over to Reed. Wright and writing partner Joe Cornish (Attack the Block) retain story and screenplay credits, joined in the latter by Rudd and Anchorman director Adam McKay.Hide
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Directed by Peyton Reed
Starring Paul Rudd, Evangeline Lilly, Hayley Atwell, Judy Greer, Corey Stoll, Michael Douglas, Michael Peña, Bobby Cannavale
Written by Adam McKay, Edgar Wright, Joe Cornish, Paul Rudd (based on the comic book by Stan Lee, Larry Lieber and Jack Kirby)
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BY thorinoak superstar
Departs from the formulaic superhero movies in the best way possible and is quite possibly the funniest superhero film second only to Guardians of the Galaxy.
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BY MattButler lister
With all the behind the scenes turmoil that this film has gone through, what with the departure of Edgar Wright, and the recreation of the film almost from scratch a few weeks before production, i was nervous that Ant Man would be awful.
I was incredibly mistaken.
Some incredible set pieces, action scenes, humour, characters, Ant Man is a fun adventure film who has a lot of heart.
Its a lot of fun, the shrinking scenes especially, and is definitely worth your time.
BY LordElrond64 nobody
Well before I saw this movie I was very worried. Then I saw it....OMG IT WAS AMAZING.
The WHOLE movie turned out really really well. All of the fight scenes turned out really well, the actors played their part to the very best. Being the last of Marvels phase 2 films they ended it perfectly.
WATCH IT :D
BY JohnboyDunedin superstar
Wasn't expecting much, but left pleasantly surprised. Yes it's a true and tried story, good versus evil. It was enjoyable to watch and I wish I had seen the 3D version. It was fun, loved the macro look at the world. Ant World Rules. Daughters will always love their fathers.
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Extremely likable, with a few moments of proper wonder. Full Review
Reed might lack the pop-art pizzazz and unruly ambition Wright might have provided (yes, that's a lot of "mights"...), but he nails the comedy/drama/action balance and slam-dunks the set-pieces. Full Review
Even the jokes that do work leave some laughs on the table, and the impulse to play things safe proves emblematic of a film that shrinks in the face of a challenge. Full Review
There's no sensitivity, no eye for movement, no feeling for the way a camera can create emotion out of nothing, no heart beating beneath its celluloid skin. Full Review
Succeeds well enough as a genial diversion and sometimes a delightful one, predicated on the rarely heeded Hollywood wisdom that less really can be more. Full Review
Although the story dynamics are fundamentally silly and the family stuff is elemental button-pushing, a good cast led by a winning Paul Rudd puts the nonsense over in reasonably disarming fashion. Full Review
I walked into Ant-Man ready – at last – to be underwhelmed by Marvel. I left pretty happy. Full Review
BY Steve Newall Flicks Writer
It’s a familiar story - from wobbly beginnings a hero arises, one that learns to wield his powers for the greater good, and win against the odds. Wait, you think I’m talking about Paul Rudd’s Ant-Man character, Scott Lang? Yes, I suppose that fits. But in this instance, I’m referring to director Peyton Reed (Bring It On), stepping in at the eleventh hour when Edgar Wright left the project. Whatever vision Wright had is no longer relevant, apart from what remains from the story he and Joe Cornish concocted, because Reed’s Ant-Man is such an entertaining watch in its own, er, right.... More
Reed’s filmography lends itself to the colourfully cartoonish elements seized on here, both in the staging of the film’s many miniaturised action sequences and the unforced easy-going comedy that’s also something of a Paul Rudd trademark. We can all accept Marvel are masters of casting at this point, so Rudd’s lack of action movie pedigree is nothing to take exception to. Here he’s a familiar Rudd persona, sassy but sensitive, capable of emoting without going full Bale brood. And as with Robert Redford’s appearance in Captain America: The Winter Soldier, Michael Douglas is a suitably serious elder statesman on hand to sell the seriousness when required.
Freed from world-destroying stakes and the delicate mechanics of ensemble casts, this is the most straight-forward and fun Marvel movie for ages. Yes, there’s not too much to the villain, and Ant-Man’s relatively uncomplicated plot still isn’t short on holes, but it’s a more satisfying introduction to the character and a new visual world for Marvel, as well as comfortably slotting into their larger universe.Hide
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