My affection for Paul Rudd led me to anticipate a similar level of humor as found in 'The Guardians of the Galaxy,' but that expectation wasn’t met. The movie had visual appeal and demonstrated competent direction, though I suspect numerous revisions to the script—specifically, the changes in screenwriters, Edgar Wright and Joe Cornish—detracted from it. It also seemed drawn out and uneven in its pacing. Neverthel…

I’ll admit, I wasn't familiar with the ‘Ant-Man’ comics before seeing this film, and I didn’t even realize Marvel had a superhero like him. (Though I do know about the Danish movie 'Antboy'.) I’m happy they brought this character to the big screen, and I’m confident he’ll be back in future ‘Avengers’ movies—they really seemed keen on gauging audience reaction with that promotion. I can’t speak for anyone else, but I …

Considering the difficulties during its creation and how long it took to get made, Ant-Man turned out remarkably well. Like with many Marvel superhero movies, reviews have been varied, but because it’s not as massive as other Marvel films, it manages to have a genuinely fun spirit. It's a film that looks at the Marvel Universe from an unusual perspective without going too far over the top. The visual effects are r…

Many superhero movies rely on big special effects, over-the-top villains, and grand schemes for world domination—things audiences have come to expect from comic book adaptations. While these elements aren't inherently bad, it’s almost expected that these films will be large-scale, unbelievable adventures meant to entertain. However, director Peyton Reed’s ‘Ant-Man’ offers a different feel within the familiar world of…

It was a blast to watch, genuinely hilarious, and yet another fantastic achievement from Marvel.