Arts & Entertainment
VIDEO REVIEW: Is "Ant-Man" Really The Tiniest Superhero?
Starring Paul Rudd, the comics-based superhero movie glistens with a heart of gold.
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- Ant-Man (2015)
- PG-13, 117 min, Action, Sci-Fi
- Opening (USA) July 17, 2015
- Stars: Paul Rudd, Michael Douglas, Evangeline Lilly, Corey Stoll, Michael Pena
- Director: Peyton Reed
- Writers: Edgar Wright, Joe Cornish
“Ant-Man”, the latest installment from Marvel’s comic-book universe, is a story about an ex-con Scott Lang – a master thief who becomes a superhero capable of shrinking to the size of an ant, and moving with precise dexterity and speed, and also armed with powerful punches.
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Directed by Peyton Reed, the film stars Paul Rudd in the title character; Michael Douglas as Scott’s mentor, Dr. Hank Pym; Evangeline Lilly as Hank’s daughter, Hope; and Cory Stoll as Darren Cross/Yellowjacket.
And so you ask— Is “Ant-Man” worthwhile? Watch the above movie review to find out.
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Photo Credit: Marvel Studios
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