When I was reading Ant-Man comics as a kid, I realized Ant-Man was a “second tier” Marvel character. He didn’t have the powers of an Iron Man or Hulk or Thor. Ant-Man could shrink and command ants. That was about it. But there are charms in lesser heroes as this new Ant-Man movie demonstrates. Likable Paul Rudd plays likable Scott Lang, ex-convict. Scott gets recruited by an elderly Dr. Hank Pym (played by Michael Douglas) to put on the shrinking suit and save the world from complete collapse. Where the Avengers movies and Captain America movies have grand themes and super-villains, Ant-Man has to battle a Mad Scientist. I liked Evangeline Lilly as Pym’s daughter, Hope. Sure, there’s some silliness in this film, but if you’re a fan of The Incredible Shrinking Man, Fantastic Voyage, and Honey, I Shrunk the Kids you’re going to enjoy Ant-Man. GRADE: A-
I’m reminded of a SNL sketch with all the superheroes at a party. When Ant-Man tells them his super power the others scoff and one says, “He must be hell at picnics.”
Bob, some of my favorite scenes in ANT-MAN happen when Scott Lang commands his ant friends to do something cool. This is a fun movie!
I remember that sketch too, especially for Belushi stinking out the place.
Hope Kevin wants to see this again.
Patti, Kevin has good taste in movies! ANT-MAN is a lot of fun.
This seems like one of the more interesting super-hero movies. I’ll put it onto my Netflix “save” list.
Rick, you should also check out GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY.
George, this is a bolt from the blue. I didn’t know anything about an ANT-MAN movie though I remember reading the comics. You’re right, this should be fun. Paul Rudd as Ant-Man? Interesting.
Prashant, I liked Paul Rudd as Ant-Man. The cast is very good, too.