Episode 65 - Ant-Man and the Wasp Movie Review
This week we get to take a break from the disaster that is Thanos, and spend a bit of time with the Pyms and Langs in 2018’s Ant-Man and the Wasp.
This Week In Comics
10 Marvel Comics That Influenced the MCU
New on Marvel Unlimited this Week
Recommendation: Starter Villain by John Scalzi.
Film Facts
- Tagline: Real Heroes. Not actual size.
- Released: July 4, 2018 (staggered release date)
- Runtime: 118 minutes
- Box Office: worldwide: $622,674,139 / domestic: $216,648,740
- Budget: $162,000,000 (estimated)
- IMDB Rating: 7.0/10
- Stars: Paul Rudd, Evangeline Lilly, Michael Pena, Walter Goggins, Tip (T.I.) Harris, David Dastmalchian, Hannah John-Kamen, Abby Ryder Forson, Laurence Fishburne, Michelle Pfeiffer and Michael Douglas
- Directed: Peyton Reed
- Screenplay: Chris McKenna, Erik Sommers, Paul Rudd, Andrew Barrer and Gabriel Ferrari
2ish Minute Recap and Discussion Topics
This isn’t Ant-Man 2, this is Ant-Man and the Wasp
On the Clock
“Photo-Realism"
This is not a “great” film, but it is a light and fun movie
Plot only makes very basic sense
Too many villains? Or just too few good ones?
Shrinking and Growing
Luis and Jimmy steal the show
Tidbits
From the comics
Face Off!
- Which Did it better? The Comics or the Movie
Correspondence
- Stephanie asks about Duane's use of the word "Stan"
What's Next: Captain Marvel Comics
- Marvel Super-Heroes #13
- Ms. Marvel #1
- Uncanny X-Men #164
- Avengers #200
- Captain Marvel (2012) #1-6
Signoff
Questions or comments
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