Five years ago, in the Marvel cinematic universe it would seem to be no place for such unknown properties as Ant-man or even Guardians of the Galaxy, when nobody heard of them. In fact, Marvel owns a huge number of unique characters, about which some people do not even know. Everyone knows Spider-Man, Iron Man, the Hulk, but not Ant-Man. Marvel, as always, is very tactical and skillful with their projects, even changing the genre sometimes to the most suitable. Ant-Man turned out to be a heist genre, with a light family tone and atmosphere of an entertaining adventurous film. It's not a big blockbuster, this is one of the smallest movies in the MCU. Therefore, the heist comedy is a very suitable choice for this project. The tone also fits the character of Scott Lang. He is very funny and likable guy. So this is the film, which combines perfect concept and quality execution alongside cool action and great characters. The humor is really well put. It doesn't hurt the story, it works as a little distraction for the film not to feel serious and dramatic.
The movie begins with a meeting between Hank Pym (Michael Douglas) and Howard Stark in S.H.I.E.L.D headquarters, after which Hank promised to keep his formula secret from anyone else.
Scott Lang (Paul Radd) is an electrical engineer, a robber and a father of a little girl. He just walked out of prison and now he is trying to rebuild his life. Getting a not prestigious job, because of a conviction, attempting to improve relations with the family, he has to pay child support to see his daughter. Realizing that he can not see her in a year, because he have to pay a lot of money, Scott agrees for the robbery of a house, which, according to his friend Luis (Michael Pena), contains a huge safe inside. Cracking the door Scott doesn't find anything, other than an old suit. In surprise, that the safe didn't contain any money or jewels, he steals the suit and discovers its secret, pressing the button on the suit, diminishing himself to the size of an insect.
At the same time, Darren Cross (Corey Stoll), a former student of Hank, reinvents secret Pym formula and wants to sell it, as a weapon, to the most dangerous people in the world. Actually, for me, Corey stall made a good villain. He has vision and motivation. He is smart and harsh. Of cause Pym can not allow that to happen and he comes up with the plan to steal Cross's suit and destroy any research data. That is why he needs the best burglar, who is up for the superhero job.
Hank Pym is a scientist and a loving father, trying to protect his technology, so it is not to fall into the wrong hands. He has difficult relationship with his daughter Hope (Evangeline Lilly), mostly because of the death oh her mother and Pym being secretive. A parallel between Hank and Hope and Scott Lang and his daughter is a very strong and important part of the film. Relationships between fathers and daughters. Scott still has a chance to fix the situation, but Pym doesn't. Old and young generations.
Overall, the movie is very entertaining and funny. Characters are perfectly matched, given that the movie contains a huge amount of talent. This film is for all comic book and movie fans, and it will be also enjoyable for the casual audience, because of its light tone, which adds more to the story and makes this film likable and family friendly. I must mention Michael Pena as Luis. He is remarkable as a sidekick. The soundtrack is pretty awesome by Christophe Beck, it is strong for this kind of movie.
The directing by Peytone Reed is great, he did it just as good as it could have been. The movie really hooked me by its comedic and funny atmosphere. The pace of storytelling is proper for the genre. The most advanced technology and awesome studio direction allowed this movie to happen. I didn't love this movie, I liked it a lot. There are moments in the movie, when I laughed and clapped, but it is a little too forgettable to be something special in my heart.
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