MOVIE REPORT CARD: ANT-MAN AND THE WASP

Date: 7/6/18
Title: Ant-Man and the Wasp
Director: Peyton Reed
Starring: Paul Rudd, Evangeline Lilly, Michael Douglas, Michael Pena, Walton Goggins, Hannah-John Kamen, Michelle Pheiffer, Laurence Fishburne

GRADES

ACTING: 90
DIRECTING: 85
SCREENPLAY: 85
EDITING: 85
CINEMATOGRAPHY: 85
SOUNDTRACK: 85

​FINAL: 86/B+

COMMENTS

Ant-Man and the Wasp isn't going to get points for sheer originality. However, it more than makes up for it with a fun, raucous, romp, up there with the best of the MCU. I love the first Ant-Man. It's still my second favorite Marvel film to date. Ant-Man and the Wasp, brings the same fun and fancy free energy that its predecessor did. The film is funny, action packed, and moves at brisk pace. In a way, it's perfect summer entertainment. Paul Rudd, returns to the titular role and he hasn't missed a beat. Joining him more closely this time, is Evangeline Lilly, who kicks ass as The Wasp. Michael Douglas, returns as well, and he does a fine job. The main problem with Ant-Man and the Wasp is once again, the villain. Marvel still can't seem to get those right. They've been making these films now for 10 years and while yes, Thanos, Loki, and Killmonger are fine, those odds are terrible. Still, despite the weak villain and a little bit of a slow start, Ant-Man and the Wasp is fantastic fun. It's able to rise above the shortcomings, with relentless fun.