Infinite Comedy Power, Itty-Bitty Living Space: Ant-Man and The Wasp Review

After the emotional rollercoaster juggernaut that was Avengers: Infinity war, we needed something that would cleanse the pallet. Thankfully, Ant-Man and The Wasp delivers with a strong, fun, and ridiculous film.

Director Payton Reed is back, and this time from start to finish in this comedy-action superhero flick. While I enjoyed the first Ant-Man, the sequel really does benefit from not switching directors midway through the film and delivers a more cohesive and tighter experience. It’s definitely a comedy-action, not an action comedy. The movie knows how ridiculous an ant-sized superhero is and really plays into that. While not all the jokes will hit, the comedy is smart and genuine. The action is smart, taking what made the first movie great by playing with changing sizes and perspective and turning it up to eleven. Taking place 2 years after the events of Civil War, Scott Lang (Paul Rudd) is dealing with the fallout of his actions and the effect it’s had on his friends and family. Dr. Hank Pym (Michael Douglas) and Hope Van Dyne (Evangeline Lilly), who are wanted by the FBI due to Scott using the Ant-Man technology and have cut ties with him, reemerge needing Scott’s help. He must choose between being a wanted superhero or being around for his daughter.

And can we talk about Scott and his daughter Cassie!? (Abby Ryder Fortson) After Infinity War, Thanos, and his children, it’s really nice to get a real and loving family dynamic. Scott and Cassie really do love each othe…