ANT-MAN AND THE WASP: QUANTUMANIA – Review by Susan Kamyab
Even though the newest Ant-Man didn’t quite meet my expectations, I did manage to have fun with it. These newer phases aren’t capturing the same Marvel magic we experienced before Endgame, but I think we should hold out hope for Guardians of the Galaxay 3. In the meantime, we can enjoy the continuation of some beloved Avengers and the introduction to the franchise of a new “big bad” villain.
In Ant-Man and The Wasp: Quantumania, Scott, Hope, and their family are accidentally transported into the Quantum realm. They discover the world that Hope’s mom was trapped in for 30 years and meet the man she feared to ever see again, Kang. The universe is set up much like a setting from Star Wars, which could bother some fans, but doesn’t feel like a rip off. Visually, director Peyton Reed packs in a lot. It’s beautiful and messy at the same time, making the plot of the film feel a little more convoluted than it actually is.
I’ll be honest, I prefer Ant-Man’s storyline in the real world. It’s just more relatable and easier to follow. However, I do appreciate the effort of making this installment differ from the first two movies. Nothing is going to beat the original, but the characters are what these movies have going for them. Especially Paul Rudd as Ant-Man. He’s hilarious in his delivery and always likeable. He’s supported by a talented cast, including Evangeline Lilly, Michael Douglas, Michelle Pfeiffer, and Jonathan Majors, who does a fantastic job playing a powerful and chilling new villain.
Ant-Man and The Wasp: Quantumania is going to be lower on the MCU movie ratings list. But, with its thrilling action sequences and funny one liners, this sequel makes for an enjoyable blockbuster that’s worth catching on the big screen.
