Just released from jail for burglary charges, Scott Lang (Rudd) is trying to do whatever he can to live honestly so that he can be able to see his young daughter who adores him. But unable to find a job because of his conviction he reluctantly takes on another burglary job to break into a home and crack a safe with only a strange suit as its content, but it turns out that this caper will change his life. He finds out that the custom suit can reduce him to the size of an ant but give him super powered strength all while being monitored by its designer Dr. Hank Pym (Douglas). The two team up with the hopes that it will help Scott with the chances of being with his daughter and Dr. Pym along with the ANT-MAN can stop one of his understudies efforts to use his ideas to create an army of miniature assassins that would take over the world.
Reel Talk:
I guess the saying is true that "Big things come in little packages". I really went into seeing this movie with little expectations but ended up being quite surprised at how good it is. Use to seeing Paul Rudd in comedy films and Michael Douglas in more dramatic roles, they did really well adjusting to the Marvel Comic's film realm. Although this doesn't pack the wallop of action like the other superhero movies like Captain America, Thor, and Iron Man it is just as good because of the plot and the performances of Rudd and Douglas. Like the other Marvel movies this one sets the tone for a sequel and a possible addition of the ANT-MAN to the upcoming AVENGERS' movie. This is one that you can shell out a "little" moola on.
Starring: Paul Rudd, Michael Douglas, Evangeline Lilly, Corey Stoll, Bobby Cannavale, Judy Greer and T.I.
Directed by: Peyton Reed
Rated: PG-13
I give it 3 and a half eaten corn dogs.
By: The Reel Hustler
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