By Bob Bloom “Ant-Man” is a conflicted feature that tries to be its own movie, while constrained by the dictates and expectations of the Marvel universe. With the likable Paul Rudd buffed up to portray Scott Lang, former cat burglar-turned-superhero, “Ant-Man” has a self-deprecating and witty edge. On the other hand, it goes to great lengths to remind viewers that it is just one part of a massive whole — cameos by other Marvel characters, as well as the iconic Stan Lee and teaser cookies during the closing credits that are supposed to whet your appetite for future projects.
ReelBob: ‘Ant-Man’
ReelBob: ‘Ant-Man’
ReelBob: ‘Ant-Man’
By Bob Bloom “Ant-Man” is a conflicted feature that tries to be its own movie, while constrained by the dictates and expectations of the Marvel universe. With the likable Paul Rudd buffed up to portray Scott Lang, former cat burglar-turned-superhero, “Ant-Man” has a self-deprecating and witty edge. On the other hand, it goes to great lengths to remind viewers that it is just one part of a massive whole — cameos by other Marvel characters, as well as the iconic Stan Lee and teaser cookies during the closing credits that are supposed to whet your appetite for future projects.