Ant-Man is a Funny and Enjoyable Film and It Brings Another Great Character to the MCU

Rating: 8/10 (11 August 2015)

Although Ant-Man is one of the founders and member of the first Avengers team in the comics, he's quite unknown to people who aren't readers of comic books. But once again, Marvel has proved that the company knows how to deliver a funny, well-crafted and amusing film. The story may not have a large alien invasion, but has what's necessary to present this particular character. When the ant-man appears shrunk, seeing the world in totally different perspective, thanks to the way they produced these scenes regarding the camera takes, the sounds, they're very absorbing making us desire to see more of it. While you're watching, you should pay attention in details, because the director has already said in some particular scenes, there're some easter eggs and you have to look closely to notice. The links with the rest of the MCU and special appearances don't seem forced at all and fit perfectly during the story.
Scott Lang is played by Paul Rudd, he has a solid and charismatic performance and manages to create a sympathy of the public due to his delightful relationship with his daughter, Cassie Lang (Abby Ryder Fortson). Michael Douglas plays Hank Pym, the first Ant-Man, he has a troubled relationship with his daughter, Hope Van Dyne (Evangeline Lilly). Instead of having a happy and lovely relation, they don't get along with each other, this particular aspect provides more subject to be explored making them more convincing. This movie has a strong focus on the family and its maintenance to in the end be a pleasant and healthy relationship with the people you love. Overall, the characters are very well and the performances successfully create each characters's personality, but the one who steals the show is Michael Peña, playing Luis, a Scott Lang's friend. Every scene which he's in is hilarious, the way Luis portrays, how and what he talks is so funny. In the end, Ant-Man is another success by Marvel in the cinema, this film is a very warm welcome to this character in the MCU and I can't stop wondering what will be done with him in the future films.