Ant-Man (2015) | Nattosheru Review

Hello superhero lovers. Today I want to share with you my opinion about a movie of another one of Marvel Comics' most recognizable heroes, Ant-Man. While it wasn't one of the most beloved characters in the franchise, you have to agree that Paul Rudd's work as Scott Lang (Ant Man) was excellent. The film was produced by Marvel Studios and distributed by Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures. The cast includes actors such as Michael Douglas, Evangeline Lily, Corey Stoll, Bobby Cannavale and Michael Peña. A unique combination of humor, science fiction, action and lots of ants.

The film opens several decades ago with scientist Hank Pym (the original Ant-Man) arguing with the director of S.H.I.E.L.D. about attempts to clone his technology, which he thinks is too dangerous in the wrong hands. He decides to leave the organization and take his technology with him. In the present day, he is forced by his daughter, Hope van Dyne, and his former protégé, Darren Cross, to leave his own company, Pym Technologies. Meanwhile, Cross manages to create a shrinking suit called Yellowjaket, as an attempt to replicate Pym's very complex technology.

On the other hand, Scott Lang is released from prison, after being captured for a robbery he did. His former prison mate, Luis, takes him to his new home, where he lives together with his buddies, Dave and Kurt. Due to some personal problems with his current ex-wife, Scott goes to see his daughter, Cassie, who is just a child and who, due to being in prison, was unable to provide the required child support. With no job, no family and no money, our ex-thief and electrical engineer accepts a proposal made by his new partner to enter a house to steal what is inside a safe, which has only an old motorcycle suit with a strange helmet. This suit and this house belongs to none other than Hank Pym.

Next, I will leave you the trailer of the movie:

Despite not being much of an Ant-Man fan, I admit that the few times I have seen this movie I have been quite entertained. Whether it was because of the combination of humor, the amazing computer-made special effects and the incredible scenes it has; I liked this movie quite a bit, regardless of the fact that it is from Marvel Studios. But, compared to the other movies that have been released so far, this one is a far cry from everything you normally know from the typical superhero story. The characters are well developed, with a sense of humor and personalities that are quite infectious.

The main character, Scott Lang, is very different from most other protagonists in films in this franchise. He is not a genius, a superhuman or even a demigod, he is a simple human, an ex-criminal looking to redeem himself from his past, looking for money and a quiet life. While he has nothing that makes him special, his personality and way of being is quite infectious. I admit that Paul Rudd did an excellent job playing a character so carefree and yet somewhat charismatic, giving him that touch of humor that identifies him quite a bit. The other characters are also well done, especially Michael Douglas and Evangeline Lily, who play two very different personalities, despite being father and daughter (one is a genius who seeks to protect his technology and the other is an aspiring heir to that power or legacy).

The mix of comedy with science fiction and action is perfect, as well as the relationships we see between the characters, which give it that bittersweet touch that draws the audience's attention. A thief who ends up being the next Ant-Man, a daughter who sought to be recognized by her eccentric and ingenious father and a scientist who seeks to take care of his technology so that it does not fall into the wrong hands. On the other hand, the villain, while having an acceptably good origin, this being a former protégé of the same creator and original Ant-Man, this becomes one of his most dangerous threats. The struggle of good over evil, in this case, we see it with consequences that are on a tiny, almost molecular scale.

And speaking of tiny, what amazes me the most is how they managed to replicate so well the power of the Ant-Man from the comics, shrinking and growing in a way that looks spectacular. The shots and sequences with computer-made locations and characters are perfectly done, with top-notch CGI and special effects, just as Marvel Studios could manage to do back then, their best era. Finally, the soundtrack that this movie has is very good, being a film not so dramatic but not so humorous either, it is acceptable. And of course, the success it had is so remarkable that even today it is still remembered in popular culture. A film a little different from most superhero movies.

Personally, I give it a rating of 8/10 as far as the sci-fi/comedy/action genre is concerned.

All the best.

By: Nattosheru.