Monday, December 21, 2015

Ant-man

Ant-man directed by Peyton Reed, starring Paul Rudd, Michael Douglas, Evangeline Lilly, and Michael Pena.

Marvel pulls off yet another winner. 

One thing I've noticed about Marvel movies over the years is that they might get cliched in the story line department but they always remain focused on character.  It's this focus on character that makes their movies work in wonderful and delightful ways no matter how far fetched or insane their stories get.  I never really care because their characters are always the focal point.  This movie is no different in that Paul Rudd is the main focus of this movie and they build his character with some nifty cliches but as always it is Rudd that helps to fully flesh out his character.  Perfect casting much the same way Evans brought Captain America to life , as did Downey, jr with Iron Man, Hemsworth with Thor, and the whole Guardians of the Galaxy cast did with that movie.  Their ability to cast movies is something to be amazed at even in little side roles they totally nail the perfect person for that role.  All the casting in this movie is no different.

Mix in some great set pieces and special effects that play around with a world to big for a small sized man and it makes for one entertaining and fun ride.  

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