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Reed addresses those concerns. In short, no obligations. The cameo scene was also added organically as an idea from McKay as opposed to asked for by Marvel etc. And that end credit scene was late in the game, and although it felt flat for me too, that was largely because I knew what it was going into it, because it was one of the too many things I'd already been spoiled on going into the movie. Initially twitter reaction was anything but flat.
http://www.radiotimes.com/news/2015...ins-the-differences-from-edgar-wright-version
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It's funny, when Gunn put a Howard the Duck gag at the end of GotG, people complained that it was a waste because it didn't do anything to advance the greater MCU. So now Reed gives us a MCU stinger...and people complain that it's about the next MCU movie.
Just can't win, I guess.
Just can't win, I guess.
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Good to see that the Crown Prince of Crime approves.
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Ya, but inferring others don't is.
I know people have them, but standards are lower these days. To be honest I don't blame anyone for lowering their standards because Hollywood hasn't given much of a choice in the matter.
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Tell that to the person who called me an idiot for daring to give an opposing review.
Couple pages back.
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I thought this was a solid entry in the MCU. It's not in the top tier with Avengers, GOTG or TWS, but I'd say it's on the same level as the other origin films like Thor and Cap 1.
Paul Rudd, Michael Douglas and Evangeline Lilly all gave great performances. I even liked Corey Stoll in it, even though Cross was really just Stane 2.0. The movie could have stood on its own even without the Avengers references, which I did enjoy anyway. I still would have loved to see what Edgar Wright's version would have looked like, but at least this was a good movie nonetheless.
Paul Rudd, Michael Douglas and Evangeline Lilly all gave great performances. I even liked Corey Stoll in it, even though Cross was really just Stane 2.0. The movie could have stood on its own even without the Avengers references, which I did enjoy anyway. I still would have loved to see what Edgar Wright's version would have looked like, but at least this was a good movie nonetheless.
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Everyone is permitted to express their opinion on subjects without having to be called names or having their intelligence questioned. This is not your first infraction on something like this If you do something like this again you will face probation.
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9/10
Either it was a lowered expectation factor or else they really did deliver an instant classic, its hard to tell at this stage. I love this movie.
Somehow it didn't feel epic enough to warrant a 10/10 perfect rating even though I really cant think of one thing Id change to make it better. Ant-Man is fun first and foremost. It has true heart and soul and the best humor possible without it being too much. I enjoyed the heist angle and the many surprises that kept popping up throughout its running time. Everything felt more intimate and it was the perfect way to follow Age of Ultron for the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Everything doesnt have to be large, grim or of a world-changing flavor. This may signal the perfect way to move forward for their phase three. Deliver large and then small as they rotate between Avenger and solo films. Whatever the case, I hope to see more of Scott Lang as Ant-Man and his entire supporting cast. Everyone was absolutely wonderful in their roles.
I saw this with a group of 15 family members and every last one of them loved it. Kids and adults, men and women everyone was smiling and raving about the film... that doesn't happen often.
Either it was a lowered expectation factor or else they really did deliver an instant classic, its hard to tell at this stage. I love this movie.
Somehow it didn't feel epic enough to warrant a 10/10 perfect rating even though I really cant think of one thing Id change to make it better. Ant-Man is fun first and foremost. It has true heart and soul and the best humor possible without it being too much. I enjoyed the heist angle and the many surprises that kept popping up throughout its running time. Everything felt more intimate and it was the perfect way to follow Age of Ultron for the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Everything doesnt have to be large, grim or of a world-changing flavor. This may signal the perfect way to move forward for their phase three. Deliver large and then small as they rotate between Avenger and solo films. Whatever the case, I hope to see more of Scott Lang as Ant-Man and his entire supporting cast. Everyone was absolutely wonderful in their roles.
I saw this with a group of 15 family members and every last one of them loved it. Kids and adults, men and women everyone was smiling and raving about the film... that doesn't happen often.
AntMan felt like it was on the cusp of being great. It just missed the mark of entering that upper tier of IronMan, The Avengers, GotG, & CA:TWS. For me, the movie really bogged down in Lang's "training" phase in act 2. I will definitely be watching it again for a final rating. Right now, solid 8/10.
IronMan is still the best movie in the MCU and the best comic book origin movie, IMO.
IronMan is still the best movie in the MCU and the best comic book origin movie, IMO.
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I don't think I'd rate this among the top MCU films, but it's very entertaining, and it does an impressive job of clearing the hurdle of justifying its own existence and making the Pym technology seem both relevant and significant (which it is, when you think about it, but it's common to write off shrinking technology).
If there was one point I thought was kind of muddled, it was Scott's starting point. Given all the talk about "redemption", I don't get why they made his initial crime a Robin Hood-type thing where he was just trying to help people. Lang in the comics just became a thief because he wasn't making enough money to support his family, which is also a somewhat sympathetic motivation, but ultimately a self-centered one. It's especially odd given that they have him plot to steal for profit later anyway. That said, I liked the character overall, and Paul Rudd is surprisingly plausible as an action hero (albeit one with a comedic bent).
Michael Douglas was terrific as Hank (and, incidentally, the CGI de-aging they did on him in the opening scene was amazing).
Evangeline Lilly's Hope was an unexpected strong point of the story. There's been a ton of controversy around the way Janet was going to be handled (or not) in this adaptation -- which also gets unexpectedly addressed -- but Hope is actually a really well-realized character. Indeed, of all the MCU female leads, I'd say she has easily the most backstory and the character arc most separate from the male lead (until Peggy got her own show, but that's not in the movies); her real story is with her dad and the legacy of her mother. I know some people have called it a token romance, but the hookup between her and Scott at the end is underplayed to the point where it comes across very casually and not like a big deal (romance plots don't need to be at the center of every story).
Michael Pena's unexpectedly-sophisticated and enthusiastic thief was another highlight.
If there was one point I thought was kind of muddled, it was Scott's starting point. Given all the talk about "redemption", I don't get why they made his initial crime a Robin Hood-type thing where he was just trying to help people. Lang in the comics just became a thief because he wasn't making enough money to support his family, which is also a somewhat sympathetic motivation, but ultimately a self-centered one. It's especially odd given that they have him plot to steal for profit later anyway. That said, I liked the character overall, and Paul Rudd is surprisingly plausible as an action hero (albeit one with a comedic bent).
Michael Douglas was terrific as Hank (and, incidentally, the CGI de-aging they did on him in the opening scene was amazing).
Evangeline Lilly's Hope was an unexpected strong point of the story. There's been a ton of controversy around the way Janet was going to be handled (or not) in this adaptation -- which also gets unexpectedly addressed -- but Hope is actually a really well-realized character. Indeed, of all the MCU female leads, I'd say she has easily the most backstory and the character arc most separate from the male lead (until Peggy got her own show, but that's not in the movies); her real story is with her dad and the legacy of her mother. I know some people have called it a token romance, but the hookup between her and Scott at the end is underplayed to the point where it comes across very casually and not like a big deal (romance plots don't need to be at the center of every story).
Michael Pena's unexpectedly-sophisticated and enthusiastic thief was another highlight.
That's so interesting, because it seemed like the most Edgar Wright thing to do. Either way, it was great, and props to Reed and co. for bringing the funniest moments to the film.
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You could definitely tell it had Edgar's touch on the screenplay. It would have been amazing had he stayed on to direct, but the scenes that tied this in with the bigger universe almost make up for that. For yet another origin story this felt so fresh and unique when compared to other marvel movies. More in the spirit of the incredibles. But more for parents than kids lol. I give this a solid 8/10. There are marvel movies I like better, but this is still a great one and far surpasses my expectations.
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Just saw it...
My favorite lines in the movie were...
"MOM, CAN I HAVE THE SKITTLES????"
"DO YOU HAVE TO GO TO THE BATHROOM? HEY! DO YOU HAVE TO GO TO THE BATHROOM??"
"I THOUGHT THIS WAS AVENGERS...WHERE'S IRON MAN? MOM! WHERE'S IRON MAN?"
Huh? What do you mean those lines weren't in the movie? They were very clearly the loudest things I heard in the film...in fact...for the ENTIRE FILM I heard those voices...on and on and on and on.
For the record, I did not complain to the manager because one member of the family was in a wheelchair and I decided that I would come off as a bad guy if I had his family thrown out.
Anyway...aside from not being able to hear almost anything that was said...it was okay...adding in my overall experience, I'll place it somewhere in the middle of Marvel's movies...it didnt blow my mind like The Winter Soldier or Guardians, but I didn't leave disgusted like I did during The Dark World or Iron Man 2. I didn't laugh at very many of the jokes...did not like the goofy ethnically diverse sidekicks...but the action scenes were cool.
My favorite lines in the movie were...
"MOM, CAN I HAVE THE SKITTLES????"
"DO YOU HAVE TO GO TO THE BATHROOM? HEY! DO YOU HAVE TO GO TO THE BATHROOM??"
"I THOUGHT THIS WAS AVENGERS...WHERE'S IRON MAN? MOM! WHERE'S IRON MAN?"
Huh? What do you mean those lines weren't in the movie? They were very clearly the loudest things I heard in the film...in fact...for the ENTIRE FILM I heard those voices...on and on and on and on.
For the record, I did not complain to the manager because one member of the family was in a wheelchair and I decided that I would come off as a bad guy if I had his family thrown out.
Anyway...aside from not being able to hear almost anything that was said...it was okay...adding in my overall experience, I'll place it somewhere in the middle of Marvel's movies...it didnt blow my mind like The Winter Soldier or Guardians, but I didn't leave disgusted like I did during The Dark World or Iron Man 2. I didn't laugh at very many of the jokes...did not like the goofy ethnically diverse sidekicks...but the action scenes were cool.
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