Ant-Man and the Wasp
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Amidst the Marvel Cinematic Universe's grand-scale cosmic adventures and hero battles, Ant-Man and the Wasp manages to strike a remarkably different tone. Coming right after the heavy political burden of Captain America: War of Heroes, this film takes the viewer on a journey full of humor but with such emotional depth that it makes the audience breathe. Under the direction of Peyton Reed, the production brings family ties, hope of recovering what has been lost and heroism sprouting in unexpected moments to the fore instead of scenes of large-scale destruction. Scott Lang's days under house arrest this time serve as an excellent starting point for the film. The story of a man who has to pay the price of being a superhero within the four walls of an ordinary apartment building both makes you laugh and makes you think. Paul Rudd's distinctive, tired yet endearing charisma forms the backbone of the film. Hope van Dyne, played by Evangeline Lilly, is not only in the supporting character position this time; she steps on the stage with the Wasp identity, ensuring that the film has a truly double-lead structure. The concept of the quantum realm carries a meaning far beyond abstract physics terminology in this film. This search for someone who has been lost for years, desperately wanted, only a trace of his existence remains; in fact, he speaks directly to the audience who has faced all kinds of losses. The Pym couple, brought to life on screen by Michael Douglas and Michelle Pfeiffer, convincingly convey this emotional depth. The character Ghost, who represents the dark side of the film, stands out considerably from the stereotypical villain profile. This figure, as interpreted by Hannah John-Kamen, is a character whose motivations are genuine and painful, evoking pity and understanding rather than hatred. This choice enriches the film's moral spectrum. Ant-Man and the Wasp prove how powerful it can still be to tell a small-scale but intimate story in the shadow of complex universes, endless dangers and existential crises. It's almost as if it's saying, "You don't have to be big; just be real."
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Gimly
September 13, 2018
6/10
It's fun to see big stuff get real little and little stuff get real big, but _Ant-Man and the Wasp_ suffers the same problems of its predecessor, except this time with an added issue, one that effects many movies (and even more TV shows), the problem of "The entire movie didn't have to happen if people would just have had normal human conversations with one another". _Final rating:★★★ - I liked it. Would personally recommend you give it a go._

John Smith
October 13, 2018
7/10
Actually quite good! It's like a less-weird, but more fun version of a Deadpool - in the sense that it is both filled with action but also with fun acting. I recommend it for a Saturday evening. It is quite wholesome.
Dark Jedi
November 25, 2018
5/10
I did indeed enjoy this movie…somewhat. However I cannot say that I was overly impressed. The story was okay. I would not expect a deep and thought provoking story from a super hero movie nor would I want it. It served as a decent enough vehicle for moving things forward. Most of the actors did a good enough job of the role they were given which in some cases was pretty much mission impossible given some of the overly silly characters in the movie. In particular I got tired of Luis almost ...
tmdb44006625
March 09, 2019
6/10
For fans of the first one, which includes me, Ant-Man and the Wasp is more of what you like. More heisting. More car chases. More Giant Man. More of the three wombats. More humour. More mediocre villains. More romance between Scott and Hope. More family bonding. And of course, more quantum realm. It's fun. It's light hearted. It works. That post credit scene though .... 😲
Louisa Moore - Screen Zealots
March 27, 2020
/10
“Ant-Man and the Wasp” is a really weird Marvel movie. Like its pint-sized superhero, the film doesn’t quite fit in with the typical MCU big screen canon and is a laid back yet thoroughly forgettable entry into the fatigued superhero genre. The story doesn’t try to tie too much together (save for a mid-credits scene), there’s not an over-dependence on rambunctious CGI effects, and the attempts at humor feel oddly forced (I’d estimate only 30% of the jokes land successfully). Despite the lame ...

Peter McGinn
August 06, 2020
10/10
I have the impression that this movie is not a favorite of the hardcore Marvel community, which makes sense, as I am not part of that community and this is flat out my favorite entry into the Marvel line. In fact, it is the only Marvel film I have recommended my wife watch with me. (She hasn’t taken me up on it yet.) I like the humor from the Scott Lang character and its self-deprecating tendency. Perhaps it would be over the top in a more serious entry like the infinity movies, but it works ...
ikomrad
November 06, 2020
6/10
The Ant-man and Wasp is simple, silly movie with some redeeming features. It grew on me despite the silly acting and twisting plot that had a few unnecessary scenes. The special effects were pretty good, and I liked most of the combat scenes. They went a little overboard with CGI, which broke through my suspension of disbelief on a few occasions. There were too many characters who played a weak villain. None of them felt like a real threat to any of the heroes. That gave the movie a very ca...

r96sk
January 24, 2021
7/10
A fine watch, but the novelty and freshness that the first film had has dissipated. I enjoyed <em>'Ant-Man and the Wasp'</em> just about enough. It's the MCU's weakest film, up until this point at least, so far. I rate the 2015 film quite a bit, it's entertaining and something different, but this sequel kinda felt flat to me for the majority. There's marginally enough there to like though. Paul Rudd is satisfactory as the lead, while Evangeline Lilly, Michael Douglas and Michael Peña remai...

GenerationofSwine
January 14, 2023
10/10
As with the last one...Michael Peña is still the best part of the movie. He's the heart and soul of the Ant-Man movies. Unfortunately this time his stories aren't made with the same hysterical blunt finesse they were in the past. But that doesn't take away from his delivery. And unfortunately that goes with the rest of the movie. It's fun to watch and entertaining, and that is what matters, but the wind was sort of out of the sails here. Blame it on the script, the acting and direction wer...

The Movie Mob
February 11, 2023
8/10
**Ant-Man and the Wasp takes everything that was wonderful about the first film and makes it even better.** The Ant-Man franchise is so delightfully entertaining and lighthearted. Ant-Man and The Wasp takes all the fun and goofiness of the first movie and cranks it up a notch while adding the heartfelt plot of uniting a long-broken family. Paul Rudd’s lovable buffoon and Evangeline Lilly’s serious and driven heroine make a hilarious combination. I found myself laughing so hard that tears were...

Andre Gonzales
April 22, 2023
6/10
Not as good as the first. Hardly any action at all. More comedy this time then anything. It was just an ok movie.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Ant-Man and the Wasp was released in 2018.
Ant-Man and the Wasp has a runtime of 1 hr 59 min (119 minutes).
Ant-Man and the Wasp belongs to the following genres: Action, Adventure, Science Fiction.
Ant-Man and the Wasp has a rating of 6.9/10 from 14,217 votes on TMDB.
In the United States, Ant-Man and the Wasp is available to watch on: Disney Plus, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube.