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Superb Film! Ant-Man Is A Tiny Triumph

posted 9 years ago by blackdoug
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As has been the case going back to 2008, this Marvel movie is being held up as the next big test to see if Marvel can do it all with even smaller players.

Ant-Man is such a small-scale picture that it’s easy to take for granted what a technical marvel it actually is. It features some rather dazzling special effects work in the service of its central super heroic gimmick, and said effects are presented in an offhanded way that suggests that no expense was spared in the pursuit of its sci-fi vision.

The characters are all incredible(Pena almost steals the show), and there is a general warmth throughout. The heist structure proves to be an advantage... the film turns into a visual wonderland of perspective and invention. The surrounding film is very good, with some strong comic beats and a generally enjoyable story. There are plenty of delightful beats big and small.

The best part of the Phase 2 Marvel game plan was the diversification of genre, as Kevin Feige was vocal about wanting all of the films to exist in distinct sub-genres and thus exist not as superhero movies but as thrillers and fantasies and action comedies that just happened to contain a superhero in them. Well played Mr. Feige.

A special thanks to good ole Scotty Mendelson!

[–] Uberiffic 9 years ago

Steve Jobs once said, "Innovation distinguishes between a leader and a follower." Marvel leads, DC plays catch up and fails.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9gCBiJ3QJnk&feature=player_embedded

[–] SpanishRicky 9 years ago

Ant-Man is as forward thinking as that.

[–] ThomasMagnumPI 9 years ago

I think beating all the phase 1 movies that didn't star Iron Man is a worthy accomplishment for a character called Ant-Man.

[–] AfterBuzz 9 years ago

I'm really starting to hate Universal. Bad enough that they are holding the distribution rights to Hulk hostage but sucking all the oxygen out of the room this year(especially when it doesn't make any sense as to why ) is annoying as heck.

I accept your surrender.

[–] SpanishRicky 9 years ago

Rudd as Scott Lang=Evans as Steve Rogers

Hard to believe but true.

[–] ThomasMagnumPI 9 years ago

For the insiders, this was the Disney/Marvel stock news today...

Earnings: Disney beat the Zacks Consensus EPS estimate of $1.39, posting an actual EPS of $1.45. (These figures take out stock option expenses)

Revenue: Disney slightly missed the Zacks Consensus Estimate for revenue, posting actual revenue of $13.101 billion. The estimate from Zacks was $13.169 billion.

Key Stat to Note: Disney saw its biggest growth in its Studio Entertainment segment, where revenue grew 13% to $2 billion, and segment operating income increased 15% to $472 million.

Stock Price: DIS was down $2.39, or 2.05%, to $119.01 as of 4:25 PM ET in after hours trading shortly after its earnings report was released.

[–] billbrown7071 9 years ago

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leemall-"Paul Walkers Death Had Zero Impact On F7's Hype And Box Office Results"

[–] AfterBuzz 9 years ago

This was my favorite Ant-Man cover growing up as a kid...

https://encrypted-tbn1.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcQ_nTDUaJrZRAP5rDK6RuTovgkGVkMlyLAWxVcuW3eHHg3gbLymeg

It was in the grocery store's rack for almost year and I would look at it every time I was in that store.

I accept your surrender.

[–] billbrown7071 9 years ago

This was my favorite Ant-Man cover growing up as a kid...

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It was in the grocery store's rack for almost year and I would look at it every time I was in that store.

lol Update...Now that Uber just used his Afterbuzz sock account to bump this thread...

Officially....lol 23 Out Of The 40 Replies in this thread are from the Same Person...Literally Just 1 Person....The Uber Troll

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until yesterday I didn't have Afterbuzz...But You broke out Afterbuzz and went on a "Bumping Rampage" and gave yourself away.

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[–] Taylorfirst1 9 years ago

I actually had that issue back in the day. Ant-Man had amnesia and had a fight with the Avengers before he got his memory back.

WE GOT MOVIE SIIIIIGN!

[–] Dash1969 9 years ago

It was Ultron that was behind it in the end. So fitting this year.

[–] Uberiffic 9 years ago

Kind of amazing isn't it?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9gCBiJ3QJnk&feature=player_embedded

[–] Logan8888 9 years ago

There were many many thing but that way be the best one yet.

[–] Dash1969 9 years ago

http://www.cosmicbooknews.com/content/first-look-ant-man-captain-america-civil-war

Captain America: Civil War picks up where Avengers: Age of Ultron left off, as Steve Rogers leads the new team of Avengers in their continued efforts to safeguard humanity. After another international incident involving the Avengers results in collateral damage, political pressure mounts to install a system of accountability and a governing body to determine when to enlist the services of the team. The new status quo fractures the Avengers while they try to protect the world from a new and nefarious villain.

[–] MovieMystro 9 years ago

I wonder if there are going to be any Civil War reshoots? It seems every film does them now after seeing how things are slicing together.

[–] Dash1969 9 years ago

Ant-Man was being held to insanely high and ridiculous standards. Just because Marvel's Guardians of the Galaxy open to massive numbers last year doesn't mean every new franchise after it needs to do the same to be a big hit. Ant-Man came in right in line with how the original Thor and Captain America films did and actually held better week-to-week, and will end with a $170 million domestic total. With key international markets still to go, this one will likely top $400 million globally when all is said and done.

[–] Marvelouis 8 years ago

Just came back from The Force Awakens. While I had fun, I truly think Ant-Man was the better film.

Who would have thought that possible this time last year?

[–] captainamerica50 8 years ago

Star Wars is a bigger budget so it's hard to compare.

[–] SpanishRicky 8 years ago

The best part of the Phase 2 Marvel game plan was the diversification of genre, as Kevin Feige was vocal about wanting all of the films to exist in distinct sub-genres and thus exist not as superhero movies but as thrillers and fantasies and action comedies that just happened to contain a superhero in them. Well played Mr. Feige.

Phase Three is off to the best start possible. Maybe too good? How are they going to top Civil War?

[–] McGrit 8 years ago

Marvel is saving every year in cinema. All others are coming up way short of expectations, especially this year.

"A noble spirit embiggens the smallest man."