Marvel introduces a new hero to the
Cinematic Universe with “Ant-Man”. Another character that is
relatively unknown to anyone who doesn't read comics. After this
movie, however, he may very well be one of your favorites.
“Ant-Man” is possibly the funniest
installment in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) but that doesn't
mean it is just a goofy movie. There is also plenty of the action
and adventure that you have come to expect. Marvel manages to keep
the series fresh by taking a different approach to the story. One of
the best things about the MCU is that the movies don't feel like you
are just watching a different person do the exact same thing you just
saw somebody else do. The certainly do that again with this one.
The writers for “Ant-Man” come
closer than many have so far to answering the questions many fans
ask, “Where is everybody else?” or “Why aren't the rest of the
Avengers helping?” I won't explain that further because it could
be a spoiler. If you pay attention to the trailers, you know that
there is an Avenger in the movie. The scene plays out really well
and very funny.
Even though some changes were made to
the original casting choices, I think the final decisions worked
great together. Paul Rudd does a great job of developing the
character and setting the ground work for much more to come. Unlike
many origin stories in the MCU, you are not exactly watching the
creation of Ant-Man. Instead, you are seeing a passing of the torch.
Michael Douglas portrays Hank Pim, the original Ant-Man, and does an
excellent job of giving a sense of the history in Hank's past, even
without visually seeing much of it.
Speaking of visual, the effects in
“Ant-Man” are incredible. The transitions from big to small flow
seamlessly together in both the character as well as the scenery.
This includes an entertaining “cameo” of sorts during one of the
fight scenes.
I fully recommend seeing “Ant-Man”.
I know our site founder, Jeremy, would have labeled this one as
“Amazing” and I agree.
See you at the movies!
-Brad-
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