Ant-Man
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.
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.
- Director:
- Peyton Reed ('Yes Man', 'The Break-Up', 'Bring It On')
- Writer:
- Adam McKayEdgar WrightJoe CornishPaul Rudd
- Cast:
- Paul RuddEvangeline LillyHayley AtwellJudy GreerCorey StollMichael DouglasMichael PeñaBobby Cannavale
Reviews & comments
Flicks, Steve Newall
flicksIt’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.
Phew
Actually a rather fun and mature film - quite a relief after the controversial departure of original helmer and fan-fave Edgar Wright. The catch-all term "creative differences" left many wondering if incoming director Peyton Reed - a newcomer to the genre to boot - would deliver, and, for the most part, he certainly has. The little touches (no pun...
Kicked Expectations in the Face
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...
Variety
pressSucceeds well enough as a genial diversion and sometimes a delightful one, predicated on the rarely heeded Hollywood wisdom that less really can be more.
Total Film
pressReed 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.
Time Out
pressEven 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.
Stuff
pressI walked into Ant-Man ready – at last – to be underwhelmed by Marvel. I left pretty happy.
Little White Lies
pressThere'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.
Hollywood Reporter
pressAlthough 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.
Flicks, Steve Newall
flicksIt’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.
Variety
pressSucceeds well enough as a genial diversion and sometimes a delightful one, predicated on the rarely heeded Hollywood wisdom that less really can be more.
Total Film
pressReed 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.
Time Out
pressEven 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.
Stuff
pressI walked into Ant-Man ready – at last – to be underwhelmed by Marvel. I left pretty happy.
Little White Lies
pressThere'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.
Hollywood Reporter
pressAlthough 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.
Phew
Actually a rather fun and mature film - quite a relief after the controversial departure of original helmer and fan-fave Edgar Wright. The catch-all term "creative differences" left many wondering if incoming director Peyton Reed - a newcomer to the genre to boot - would deliver, and, for the most part, he certainly has. The little touches (no pun...
Kicked Expectations in the Face
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...
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