ANT-MAN AND THE WASP (2018) MOVIE REVIEW
Superhero movies have truly become a grand medium in their own respect. 2018 has already produced some terrific comic book films with the likes of Deadpool 2 and Avengers: Infinity War by FOX and Marvel respectively. Speaking of Infinity War, many fans were sad to see that their favourite minuscule super hero was absent from the biggest film of the year so far. However, fans were just as pleased to see that a sequel to the 2015 summer hit was green light following its success. Now three years laters, its is time to find out whether the three year wait was worth it.
With Scott Lang (Paul Rudd) still under house arrest following the events of the previous movie, he tries to balance being a superhero without being detected by police all while being a father to his daughter. As Lang tries to do all this, Hank Pym (Michael Douglas) proposes a new plan to Scott which involves teaming up with Hope Van Dyne (Evangeline Lilly) under her new alias The Wasp as old problems in Pym’s past arise in our present. Nowadays Marvel movies are known for their impeccability of blending awe-boggling action sequences and heart-wrenching stories. Ant Man and the Wasp is no different as the story in this one revolves around loss, tragic villains and unfortunate circumstances. Returning director Peyton Reed does a great job at balancing the serious tone of action movies along with the humour of some of his previous works including The Break Up and Yes Man. Paul Rudd once again proves why he was the perfect pick for the role of Scott Lang. With his comedic chops and seemingly infinite amount of charisma, Rudd proves this by stealing every single scene he is presented with. Most of these the leading man wrote himself, as he is credited as a co-writer for the film, hence why Ant Man and The Wasp has become one of the most comedic Marvel movies to date. Following Rudd in his adventures this time around is Evangeline Lilly, who demonstrates phenomenal chemistry by being the seemingly all business type alongside Rudd’s quick witted and fun behaviour. Other standouts in the film include the likes of Michael Douglas returning as Hank Pym and the main threat of the film Hannah John-Kamen as Ava otherwise known as Ghost.
In a film called Ant Man and the Wasp and the fact that the original was known for it, the film does a great job with the special effects. Alot of this definitely has to do with the entire premise of the movie, size manipulation. Whether Lang is growing to the size of a building or…well..an ant, the movie never lets up in the creativity department by utilising household utensils and toys as weapons. This is also done in the reserve by shrinking a car down to the size of a toy one, which is shown in the promotional material and for good reason as it is one of the many highlights in the movie. Overall, Ant Man and The Wasp truly does encompass and know what it means to be a superhero movie. Never letting up on the action and integrates the story perfectly, this pint-sized superhero sequel does everything the original achieved and in many ways, did better.
OVERALL
7 / 10
