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Ant-Man And Wasp Review
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.
“Panther” Exceeds Expectations
One of the largest pre sale grossing movies for President’s Day Weekend has finally made it to theaters as Thursday night previews proved to be a sign that the Wakandan King will fare well at the box office this weekend as it is targeting close to 200 million according to box office mojo.
Marvel’s Black Panther stars Chadwick Boseman as T’Challa who is next in line for King and high honor as Black Panther after his father passes on. However upon assuming the role, he finds his country being challenged by an outside force as Erik Killmonger (Michael B. Jordan) attempts to overthrow him for his own angry intentions with the help of Ulysses Klaue (Andy Serkis).
But will T’Challa be able to keep his kingdom and save it from the terror of the other nation.
Also starring in Black Panther is Lupita Nyong’o as Nakia, Danai Gurira as Okoye, Martin Freeman as Everett K. Ross and of course the much anticipated cameo by comic book legend, Stan Lee.
At 2 hours and 20 minutes, Black Panther is not your average superhero movie, as the film itself is heavily saturated with exposition that fans craved for after Black Panther’s debut in Captain America: Civil War. There is a lot of depth to the movie that has audiences not turning their eyes away for a second. It explains the legend of the Panther and follows the struggle between brother and brother as it is a fight to figure out which one will be the rightful ruler.
Black Panther is currently out in theaters February 16 and is a must for any comic book fan.
Spider-man Reaches Over 200-million
Sony’s Spider-man Homecoming has passed the 200-million mark this weekend at the box office bringing in another 45 million for its second week though it was still knocked to second because of this week’s new blockbuster War of the Planet of the Apes that barely managed to take first with just 10 million over.
The third reboot within the turn of the century, follows Peter Parker as an awkward teen who is trying to balance school life with that of being a superhero. He goes to the Avengers Headquarter on a “retreat” where we briefly see Captain America, Hulk and the other Marvel superheroes. Then he is sent home with his own suit and given instructions to take it slow.
Frustrated that he can’t do more, Parker sets out on adventures on his own, after school looking for crime fighting opportunities. He ends up uncovering a heist, that was 8 years in the making, but the Avengers still can’t take his 14-year-old self seriously.
At 2 hour 13 minute run time, will Peter Parker be able to prove himself to the Avengers and be able to save New York from the Vulture? Spider-man Homecoming stars newcomer, Tom Holland as Peter Parker, along with Marisa Tomei playing is Aunt May, with cameos from of course comic creator Stan Lee as well as the Avengers themselves, Robert Downey Jr. as Tony Stark, and Chris Evans as Captain America, as well as Michael Keaton as the Villain “Vulture” and Gwyneth Paltrow as the reporter Pepper Potts.
Overall, Spider-man Homecoming will have audiences laughing at the awkward comedy as well as cheering for Spider-man when he finally realizes who he is on the inside. Make sure to see Spider-man Homecoming in a theater near you.
“Strange” Takes Number One
There’s a new superhero in town as Disney’s Marvel Doctor Strange brings in an estimated 84 million its debut weekend taking the top spot at the box office.
The Superhero movie stars actor Benedict Cumberbatch and Rachel McAdams and follows the journey of Dr. Stephen Strange as he transforms from a life saving neurosurgeon to a crime fighting superhero in the most nontraditional way. After a major car accident which nearly paralysis his hands, Dr. Strange is left trying to figure out how to regain use, by undergoing neurosurgery.
Unsuccessful, he ventures off in search of a cure and stumbles on a powerful sorcerer which helps him overcome his weakness through the power of his mind, but now he is faced with the decision to go back to his normal life with his partner/ girlfriend, Christine played by McAdams or to join other sorcerers in order to save the world from Kaecilius.
At nearly two hours, Doctor Strange is a movie for the ultimate Comic book lover, from the creativity of Stan Lee. The movie will have you full engulfed in the crime fighting and mind controlling talents of the most powerful sorcerer in the Marvel Universe.
Doctor Strange came out November 4 and is currently playing in a theater near you.