Maybe you just need someone watching your back, like a partner. (Cassie to Scott Lang)
In the epic sequel, this is exactly what happens as the Wasp comes into the picture, this time with wings and blasters.
Ant-Man And The Wasp picks up right where Captain America: Civil War left off. Scott Lang on house arrest for two years while trying to spend every moment either with his daughter Cassie or trying not to be bored waiting for her to come back. That’s when Hope and her father realize the only way of rescuing her mother is through Scott’s mind, but how to get him out without the FBI knowing.
Through phenomenal special effects and stunt work, the movie captures the same punch as it’s predecessor marvel movies, as Scott and Hope delve into the search through the phantom zone while going from super small to huge in the a split of an eye. Similarly the chemistry between Scott played by Paul Rudd and Hope played by Evangeline Lily is exceptional as the two race to find her mother while trying to keep Scott safe from the FBI.
That’s where his best friend, Luis, played by Michael Peña comes in, complete with his sidekick ant buddy that copies his every move while inside his house in hopes of fooling the FBI. Pena as in other movies including the Chips remake, adds to the comedic timing which makes the film that much more enjoyable. And like the first Ant Man, there is a moment with expose that Pena handles exceptionally with talking over the characters in a type of truth serum trans.
The finally element to the equation is that of Scott’s young daughter, Cassie which brings a subtle father daughter moment to the action driven film. Young Abby Ryder- Fortson reprises her role and carries herself well as she even helps by him time to get back inside the house before the agents realize he’s gone. She additionally meshes well with Rudd as well as all the other actors and even has a slight comedic flare of her own, which’ll be interesting to see how she pursues it as she matures.
Overall at just under 2 hour run time, Ant-man and the Wasp is a film unlike the other superhero movies as it has the same comic appeal, but kind of fits in more closely to Deadpool in the sense of underrated super hero with less of the offensive langauge. Overall it’s a clean cut movie for all ages and will have audiences laughing and cheering all the way through.
And for those who are avid marvel universe fans, the film does answer the question that all are wondering with Avenger’s Infinity War. That is where does Ant-Man fit into the picture. For that answer, one’ll just have to see Ant- Man and The Wasp exclusively in a theater near you.