Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania

Witness the beginning of a new dynasty.
Super-Hero partners Scott Lang and Hope van Dyne, along with with Hope's parents Janet van Dyne and Hank Pym, and Scott's daughter Cassie Lang, find themselves exploring the Quantum Realm, interacting with strange new creatures and embarking on an adventure that will push them beyond the limits of what they thought possible.

Adult Status :
Movie ID : 640146
Movie Language : en
Original Title: Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania
Popularity : 1000.95
Release : 2023-02-15
Movie Title : Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania
Rate : 6.4
Vote Count : 1049
Genre IDs : 12,878,35
Genres : Adventure, Science Fiction, Comedy
Tagline : Witness the beginning of a new dynasty.
Revenue : 462000000
Runtime : 125
Status : Released

Movie Collection

Collection ID : 422834
Collection Name : Ant-Man Collection

Movie Production Studio

Company Name : Marvel Studios
Budget : 200000000
HomePage : https://www.marvel.com/movies/ant-man-and-the-wasp-quantumania
IMDB ID : tt10954600
Country Code : US
Country Name :
Spoken Language : English
Company ID : 420
Company Logo : [COMPANYLOGO]
Company Country : US

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Casts and Crews

Cast

1. Paul Rudd ( Paul Rudd ) Acting as Scott Lang / Ant-Man




2. Evangeline Lilly ( Evangeline Lilly ) Acting as Hope van Dyne / The Wasp




3. Jonathan Majors ( Jonathan Majors ) Acting as Kang the Conqueror




4. Kathryn Newton ( Kathryn Newton ) Acting as Cassie Lang




5. Michelle Pfeiffer ( Michelle Pfeiffer ) Acting as Janet van Dyne




6. Michael Douglas ( Michael Douglas ) Acting as Dr. Hank Pym




7. Corey Stoll ( Corey Stoll ) Acting as M.O.D.O.K.




8. Bill Murray ( Bill Murray ) Acting as Lord Krylar




9. William Jackson Harper ( William Jackson Harper ) Acting as Quaz




10. David Dastmalchian ( David Dastmalchian ) Acting as Veb (voice)




11. Jamie Andrew Cutler ( Jamie Andrew Cutler ) Acting as XOLUM




12. Katy O'Brian ( Katy O'Brian ) Acting as Jentorra




13. Mark Weinman ( Mark Weinman ) Acting as Patrol Police Officer / On-Set M.O.D.O.K.


14. Randall Park ( Randall Park ) Acting as Jimmy Woo




15. Ross Mullan ( Ross Mullan ) Acting as Axia Restaurant Maitre D'




16. Tom Clark ( Tom Clark ) Acting as Axia Restaurant Bartender




17. Leon Cooke ( Leon Cooke ) Acting as Axia Restaurant Bartender




18. Nathan Blees ( Nathan Blees ) Acting as Axia Restaurant Waiter


19. Durassie Kiangangu ( Durassie Kiangangu ) Acting as Axia Restaurant Waiter


20. Liran Nathan ( Liran Nathan ) Acting as Axia Restaurant Waiter




21. Sam Symons ( Sam Symons ) Acting as Krylar's Valet


22. Grahame Fox ( Grahame Fox ) Acting as Broccoli Man




23. Nicola Peluso ( Nicola Peluso ) Acting as Corrections Officer


24. Harrison Daniels ( Harrison Daniels ) Acting as Booking Officer


25. Brahmdeo Shannon Ramana ( Brahmdeo Shannon Ramana ) Acting as Hope's Assistant


26. Russell Balogh ( Russell Balogh ) Acting as Nomad Leader




27. Leonardo Taiwo ( Leonardo Taiwo ) Acting as Quantumnaut Scientist


28. Osian Roberts ( Osian Roberts ) Acting as Quantumnaut Lieutenant


29. Lucas Gerstel ( Lucas Gerstel ) Acting as Book Signing Audience


30. Mia Gerstel ( Mia Gerstel ) Acting as Book Signing Audience


31. Tracy Jeffrey ( Tracy Jeffrey ) Acting as Book Signing Audience


32. Dinah Jeffrey ( Dinah Jeffrey ) Acting as Book Signing Audience


33. Judy Jeffrey ( Judy Jeffrey ) Acting as Book Signing Audience


34. John Nayagam ( John Nayagam ) Acting as Book Signing Audience


35. Greta Nayagam ( Greta Nayagam ) Acting as Book Signing Audience




36. Cathy Chan ( Cathy Chan ) Acting as Book Signing Audience


37. Adam Sai ( Adam Sai ) Acting as Book Signing Audience




38. Jamie Sai ( Jamie Sai ) Acting as Book Signing Audience




39. Jakari Fraser ( Jakari Fraser ) Acting as Young Ant-Man Fan




40. Patricia Belcher ( Patricia Belcher ) Acting as Ant-Man Fan




41. Mark Oliver Everett ( Mark Oliver Everett ) Acting as Jogger with Dog


42. Ruben Rabasa ( Ruben Rabasa ) Acting as Café Owner




43. Melanie Garcia ( Melanie Garcia ) Acting as Barista


44. Gregg Turkington ( Gregg Turkington ) Acting as Dale




45. Sierra Katow ( Sierra Katow ) Acting as Waiter




46. Ryan Bergara ( Ryan Bergara ) Acting as Toasting Man




47. Marielle Scott ( Marielle Scott ) Acting as Toasting Woman




48. Jake Millgard ( Jake Millgard ) Acting as Jogger


49. Dey Young ( Dey Young ) Acting as Woman with Dog




50. Briza Covarrubias ( Briza Covarrubias ) Acting as Hostess




51. Tess Aubert ( Tess Aubert ) Acting as Waitstaff




52. David J. Castillo ( David J. Castillo ) Acting as Waitstaff




53. Sir Cornwell ( Sir Cornwell ) Acting as Waitstaff


54. Alan Heitz ( Alan Heitz ) Acting as Waitstaff




55. Esther McAuley ( Esther McAuley ) Acting as Alien World Citizen


56. Aisling Maria Andreica ( Aisling Maria Andreica ) Acting as Alien World Citizen


57. Milton Lopes ( Milton Lopes ) Acting as Alien World Citizen




58. Roger Craig Smith ( Roger Craig Smith ) Acting as Quantumnaut Voices (voice)




59. Matthew Wood ( Matthew Wood ) Sound as Quantumnaut Voices (voice)




60. Loveday Smith ( Loveday Smith ) Acting as Janet Van Dyne Acting Double




61. John Townsend ( John Townsend ) Acting as Lord Krylar Acting Photo Double


62. Tom Scharpling ( Tom Scharpling ) Writing as N'Brij




63. Tom Hiddleston ( Tom Hiddleston ) Acting as Loki (uncredited)




64. Owen Wilson ( Owen Wilson ) Acting as Mobius M. Mobius (uncredited)




65. Abby Ryder Fortson ( Abby Ryder Fortson ) Acting as Cassie Lang (archive footage) (uncredited)

Crew

1. Sarah Halley Finn ( Sarah Halley Finn ) Production, Job: Casting From Department of Production




2. Stan Lee ( Stan Lee ) Writing, Job: Characters From Department of Writing




3. Kevin Feige ( Kevin Feige ) Production, Job: Producer From Department of Production




4. Bill Pope ( Bill Pope ) Camera, Job: Director of Photography From Department of Camera




5. Richard Roberts ( Richard Roberts ) Art, Job: Set Decoration From Department of Art




6. Sammy Sheldon ( Sammy Sheldon ) Costume & Make-Up, Job: Costume Design From Department of Costume & Make-Up




7. Peyton Reed ( Peyton Reed ) Directing, Job: Director From Department of Directing




8. Jack Kirby ( Jack Kirby ) Writing, Job: Characters From Department of Writing




9. Larry Lieber ( Larry Lieber ) Writing, Job: Characters From Department of Writing




10. Christophe Beck ( Christophe Beck ) Sound, Job: Original Music Composer From Department of Sound




11. Dave Jordan ( Dave Jordan ) Sound, Job: Music Supervisor From Department of Sound




12. Paul Corbould ( Paul Corbould ) Visual Effects, Job: Special Effects Supervisor From Department of Visual Effects




13. Nick Gottschalk ( Nick Gottschalk ) Art, Job: Supervising Art Director From Department of Art




14. Harlan Ellison ( Harlan Ellison ) Writing, Job: Thanks From Department of Crew




15. Louis D'Esposito ( Louis D'Esposito ) Production, Job: Executive Producer From Department of Production




16. Victoria Alonso ( Victoria Alonso ) Production, Job: Executive Producer From Department of Production




17. Kevin De La Noy ( Kevin De La Noy ) Production, Job: Executive Producer From Department of Production




18. Kevin De La Noy ( Kevin De La Noy ) Production, Job: Unit Production Manager From Department of Production




19. Karl McMillan ( Karl McMillan ) Production, Job: Production Supervisor From Department of Production




20. Roy Thomas ( Roy Thomas ) Writing, Job: Thanks From Department of Crew




21. Mark Waid ( Mark Waid ) Acting, Job: Thanks From Department of Crew




22. Mitchell Bell ( Mitchell Bell ) Production, Job: Co-Producer From Department of Production




23. Stephen Broussard ( Stephen Broussard ) Production, Job: Producer From Department of Production




24. John Buscema ( John Buscema ) Acting, Job: Thanks From Department of Crew




25. Justin Doyle ( Justin Doyle ) Sound, Job: Sound Effects Editor From Department of Sound




26. John Byrne ( John Byrne ) Crew, Job: Thanks From Department of Crew




27. David Michelinie ( David Michelinie ) Writing, Job: Thanks From Department of Crew




28. Allan Heinberg ( Allan Heinberg ) Writing, Job: Thanks From Department of Crew




29. Walt Simonson ( Walt Simonson ) Acting, Job: Thanks From Department of Crew




30. Jeff Loveness ( Jeff Loveness ) Writing, Job: Writer From Department of Writing




31. Sal Buscema ( Sal Buscema ) Acting, Job: Thanks From Department of Crew




32. Nicole Young ( Nicole Young ) Costume & Make-Up, Job: Costume Supervisor From Department of Costume & Make-Up




33. Adam Gerstel ( Adam Gerstel ) Editing, Job: Editor From Department of Editing




34. Steve Englehart ( Steve Englehart ) Writing, Job: Thanks From Department of Crew




35. Jordana Finkel ( Jordana Finkel ) Art, Job: Art Direction From Department of Art




36. Brian Michael Bendis ( Brian Michael Bendis ) Writing, Job: Thanks From Department of Crew




37. Sam Renton ( Sam Renton ) Camera, Job: Second Unit Director of Photography From Department of Camera




38. Katrina Mackay ( Katrina Mackay ) Art, Job: Art Direction From Department of Art




39. David Balfour ( David Balfour ) Art, Job: Property Master From Department of Art




40. Gary Powell ( Gary Powell ) Crew, Job: Stunt Coordinator From Department of Crew




41. Tom Palmer ( Tom Palmer ) Writing, Job: Thanks From Department of Crew




42. Jo Beckett ( Jo Beckett ) Directing, Job: Script Supervisor From Department of Directing




43. Geof Isherwood ( Geof Isherwood ) Writing, Job: Thanks From Department of Crew




44. Fiona Campbell Westgate ( Fiona Campbell Westgate ) Visual Effects, Job: Visual Effects Producer From Department of Visual Effects




45. Justin Cornish ( Justin Cornish ) Visual Effects, Job: Visual Effects Supervisor From Department of Visual Effects




46. Malte Sarnes ( Malte Sarnes ) Visual Effects, Job: Visual Effects Supervisor From Department of Visual Effects




47. Jan Sewell ( Jan Sewell ) Costume & Make-Up, Job: Hair Designer From Department of Costume & Make-Up




48. Jan Sewell ( Jan Sewell ) Costume & Make-Up, Job: Makeup Designer From Department of Costume & Make-Up




49. Laura Jennings ( Laura Jennings ) Crew, Job: Editor From Department of Editing




50. Wesley Sewell ( Wesley Sewell ) Visual Effects, Job: Visual Effects Supervisor From Department of Visual Effects




51. Thomas E. Sullivan ( Thomas E. Sullivan ) Acting, Job: Acting Double From Department of Crew




52. Miranda Marks ( Miranda Marks ) Production, Job: Production Supervisor From Department of Production




53. Lawson Deming ( Lawson Deming ) Visual Effects, Job: Visual Effects Supervisor From Department of Visual Effects




54. Jonathan Borland ( Jonathan Borland ) Sound, Job: Sound Effects Editor From Department of Sound




55. Liam Georgensen ( Liam Georgensen ) Art, Job: Art Direction From Department of Art




56. Hugh McClelland ( Hugh McClelland ) Art, Job: Art Direction From Department of Art




57. Lisa Kaminir ( Lisa Kaminir ) Acting, Job: Acting Double From Department of Crew




58. Dan DeLeeuw ( Dan DeLeeuw ) Visual Effects, Job: Second Unit Director From Department of Directing




59. Jessey Drake ( Jessey Drake ) Sound, Job: Foley Supervisor From Department of Sound




60. Tim Davies ( Tim Davies ) Sound, Job: Conductor From Department of Sound




61. Conor O'Sullivan ( Conor O'Sullivan ) Costume & Make-Up, Job: Creature Design From Department of Visual Effects




62. Samson Neslund ( Samson Neslund ) Sound, Job: Sound Effects Editor From Department of Sound




63. Irene Dimarca ( Irene Dimarca ) Art, Job: Assistant Art Director From Department of Art




64. Kimberly Patrick ( Kimberly Patrick ) Sound, Job: Sound Designer From Department of Sound




65. Kimberly Patrick ( Kimberly Patrick ) Sound, Job: Supervising Sound Editor From Department of Sound




66. Axel Bonami ( Axel Bonami ) Visual Effects, Job: Visual Effects Supervisor From Department of Visual Effects




67. Roger Stern ( Roger Stern ) Crew, Job: Thanks From Department of Crew




68. Steve Ellingworth ( Steve Ellingworth ) Camera, Job: Key Grip From Department of Camera




69. Tom DeFalco ( Tom DeFalco ) Crew, Job: Thanks From Department of Crew




70. Ron Frenz ( Ron Frenz ) Crew, Job: Thanks From Department of Crew




71. Ryan Meinerding ( Ryan Meinerding ) Visual Effects, Job: Visual Development From Department of Visual Effects




72. Jesse James Chisholm ( Jesse James Chisholm ) Visual Effects, Job: Visual Effects Supervisor From Department of Visual Effects




73. Keely Lanigan-Atkins ( Keely Lanigan-Atkins ) Art, Job: Assistant Art Director From Department of Art




74. Brian Kruse ( Brian Kruse ) Crew, Job: Acting Double From Department of Crew




75. Michael Paraskevas ( Michael Paraskevas ) Sound, Job: Additional Soundtrack From Department of Sound




76. Aleksi Briclot ( Aleksi Briclot ) Art, Job: Concept Artist From Department of Art




77. Dave Cockrum ( Dave Cockrum ) Crew, Job: Thanks From Department of Crew




78. Jason Greenblum ( Jason Greenblum ) Visual Effects, Job: Visual Effects Supervisor From Department of Visual Effects




79. Steve Epting ( Steve Epting ) Writing, Job: Thanks From Department of Crew




80. Kevin Changaris ( Kevin Changaris ) Acting, Job: Acting Double From Department of Crew




81. Paola Magrans ( Paola Magrans ) Sound, Job: Foley Editor From Department of Sound




82. Cristian Camaroschi ( Cristian Camaroschi ) Crew, Job: Visual Effects Supervisor From Department of Visual Effects




83. Bob Layton ( Bob Layton ) Writing, Job: Thanks From Department of Crew




84. Jordan Ballard ( Jordan Ballard ) Crew, Job: Post Production Supervisor From Department of Crew




85. David Hodgins ( David Hodgins ) Crew, Job: Visual Effects Supervisor From Department of Visual Effects




86. Goeun Lee Everett ( Goeun Lee Everett ) Sound, Job: Sound Effects Editor From Department of Sound




87. Olivier Coipel ( Olivier Coipel ) Crew, Job: Thanks From Department of Crew




88. Antoine Jackson ( Antoine Jackson ) Acting, Job: Acting Double From Department of Crew




89. Louise Young ( Louise Young ) Costume & Make-Up, Job: Makeup Artist From Department of Costume & Make-Up




90. Reetu Aggarwal ( Reetu Aggarwal ) Visual Effects, Job: 3D Artist From Department of Visual Effects




91. Jasmine Lean ( Jasmine Lean ) Art, Job: Assistant Art Director From Department of Art




92. Herb Trimpe ( Herb Trimpe ) Writing, Job: Thanks From Department of Crew




93. Gottfried Rabl ( Gottfried Rabl ) Sound, Job: Conductor From Department of Sound




94. Archie Goodwin ( Archie Goodwin ) Crew, Job: Thanks From Department of Crew




95. Will Htay ( Will Htay ) Art, Job: Production Design From Department of Art




96. Jim Cheung ( Jim Cheung ) Crew, Job: Thanks From Department of Crew




97. Thomas du Crest ( Thomas du Crest ) Art, Job: Concept Artist From Department of Art




98. Mark Gruenwald ( Mark Gruenwald ) Crew, Job: Thanks From Department of Crew




99. Raven Davenport ( Raven Davenport ) Sound, Job: Music Coordinator From Department of Sound




100. Jonathan Hickman ( Jonathan Hickman ) Crew, Job: Thanks From Department of Crew




101. Ivo Coveney ( Ivo Coveney ) Acting, Job: Other From Department of Costume & Make-Up




102. Terry Dodson ( Terry Dodson ) Crew, Job: Thanks From Department of Crew




103. Ernie Hart ( Ernie Hart ) Crew, Job: Characters From Department of Writing




104. Laura Stoltz ( Laura Stoltz ) Production, Job: Co-Producer From Department of Production




105. David Jones ( David Jones ) Crew, Job: In Memory Of From Department of Crew




106. Larry Alexander ( Larry Alexander ) Crew, Job: Thanks From Department of Crew




107. Javier Garrón ( Javier Garrón ) Crew, Job: Thanks From Department of Crew




108. Scott Reed ( Scott Reed ) Crew, Job: Thanks From Department of Crew




109. Mike Mayhew ( Mike Mayhew ) Crew, Job: Thanks From Department of Crew




110. Miguel Munera ( Miguel Munera ) Crew, Job: Thanks From Department of Crew




111. Brandon Peterson ( Brandon Peterson ) Crew, Job: Thanks From Department of Crew




112. Sarah Paddison ( Sarah Paddison ) Art, Job: Standby Art Director From Department of Art




113. Colin Woodbridge ( Colin Woodbridge ) Art, Job: Construction Manager From Department of Art




114. Andrew Reiber ( Andrew Reiber ) Writing, Job: Story Manager From Department of Writing

Movie Review

• ( rawatk ) give rating
In general, the Ant-Man films have been well received by critics and audiences alike, with the films' unique blend of humor, action, and heart, as well as the performances of the cast members, widely praised. particular Paul Rudd as the titular Ant-Man So "Ant-Man 3" is likely to be eagerly awaited by Marvel fans and moviegoers in general.

You can find the full review at https://aarcflick.blogspot.com/2022/12/ant-man-and-wasp-quantumania-2023-movie.html



• ( garethmb ) give rating
Life for Scott Lang (Paul Rudd) is good. He is basking in the recognition

and fame that has come with his work with the Avengers and saving half the

universe from Thanos and has even become a best-selling author.

He has a successful relationship with Hope (Evangeline Lilly) who has
taken her father’s company to new heights and they have managed to blend
their personal and professional lives and enjoy a very happy life.

Scott does worry about his daughter Cassie (Kathryn Newton) as he lost
several years with her during the Blip and she is an activist who has been
arrested for her efforts including a hysterical prank on the police with
Pym technology.

Cassie is constantly on her father for not doing more as she feels that he
is more focused on the past battles with the Avengers and not the day to
day struggles people are facing. Over dinner, she tells Hope and her dad as
well as Hank (Michael Douglas), and Janet (Michelle Pfeiffer), whom she
studied Hank’s journals while they were in the Blip and has developed a
Quantum beacon which can map the Quantum Realm without having to venture
to the sub-atomic relay where until recently nobody had been able to
return from.

This news sends Janet into a panic during a demonstration and the four are
soon sucked into the realm and discover a diverse and thriving ecosystem
as well as an abundance of strange and dangerous creatures.

Janet is clearly hiding something and is frantic that they must leave but
their party has been scattered and they soon learn that she fears and
individual known as Kang (Jonathan Majors).
While she was trapped in the realm for thirty years, Janet encountered
King and helped him regain his power source but in doing so, learned he
was a banished conquerer who can manipulate time, space, and the
multiverse.

Her actions to trap Kang and lead a resistance to the vast empire he
created has set the stage as Janet has now returned to see what has
developed and Kang will stop at nothing to regain his power source to
escape and wreck his wrath on trillions.

Naturally, it is up to Scott, Hope, and the team to find a way to fight the
evil and powerful Kang to save the day.

The film is a darker tale than people might expect from an Ant-man movie
but in kicking off Phase 5 of the Marvel Cinematic Universe, the movie is
a visual splendor filled with amazing visuals, landscapes, and characters.

The film takes a bit of time to get to the action but when it arrives it
delivers and the performance of Majors as Kang is captivating it will
be interesting to see where the storyline evolves over the next series of
films leading up to “The Avengers: The Kang Dynasty” and beyond.

“Ant-man and the Wasp: Quantumania may not break loads of new ground in
terms of a Marvel film but Director Peyton Reed knows the characters well
and delivers a story that should resonate with the fans and the strong
cast and addition of Majors along with the great visuals make this
another winner for Marvel.

4 stars out of 5



• Nathan ( TitanGusang ) give rating 5
I was really excited for this film; the trailers made the stakes seem high with a story that was somewhat mature in tone. Unfortunately, I was ultimately let down.

The overarching plot was pretty good. I liked the arcs our characters had, particularly Scott and Cassie Lang. But the minor details are where things get messy. We get introduced to so many new characters, concepts, and story details in the quantum realm, resulting in an overall film that is not very digestible. There is too much going on and not enough time to fully flesh out the details.

The dialogue is pretty poorly written. At some points in the film, I was literally laughing out loud at what the characters were saying. It felt exactly like a TikTok skit exaggerating and mocking superhero movies. Cassie Lang has one line that is probably THE MOST CRINGY LINE EVER SPOKEN IN THE MCU.

The performances were decent overall. Most of the acting in the Ant-Man films is a little cheesy and campy, which mostly works in the small-scale stories they tell. But with the large, expanding story that the film is attempting to deliver, it just felt cheap. Kang is really amazing. Jonathan Majors was a tier above the rest of the cast; I can't wait to see more of him but also feel like he was wasted here.

Finally, the visuals were really inconsistent. Some scenes looked quite good, with interesting and detailed settings, while others clearly featured three characters standing in front of a green screen. I mean, in some scenes I swear I could see slight black outlines from the keying technology. Where is the budget going in these films? They really need to slow down in postproduction because this is becoming a major theme. One thing I will note is that I thought MODOK looked really good. It was always going to be difficult to pull off a live action version of him, but they did a stellar job.

Overall, I am pretty disappointed in the movie, but the movie gave me enough to make this a somewhat average experience. The MCU needs to pick it up this year because it is on a major downward trajectory.

Score: 52% |
Verdict: Average



• ( mooney240 ) give rating 6
Quantumania is a step up from most of Phase Four. It felt like a Thor: Ragnarok impersonation, and lost the fun of the other Ant-Man films.

My feelings are so mixed on Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania. The first two Ant-Man movies were so great because they were low-stakes with self-contained stories that weren't consumed with saving the universe but instead were set in less a fantastical world that allowed the goofy size-changing antics really shine. Quantumania threw Ant-Man into an outrageous world, changing him from the zany character of the film to the normal character and stripping him of some of his charm. Quantumania felt like a cross between Thor: Ragnarok and Rise of Skywalker with some Power Rangers sprinkled in there, and the result was… decent. It really wasn't a bad movie. It has some funny parts and was better than most of Phase 4. Bill Murray was loads of fun for his brief part and Jonathan Majors is going to be an awesome big bad in the MCU. But it all felt like a familiar save the universe comic book movie and sadly made Ant-Man feel out of place in his own film.



• MSB ( msbreviews ) give rating 5
FULL SPOILER-FREE REVIEW @ https://www.msbreviews.com/movie-reviews/ant-man-and-the-wasp-quantumania-review

"Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania warrants the divisive reception. Immersive visuals, more than satisfying action, and absolutely exceptional performances, aside from Kathryn Newton due to lack of direction. Unfortunately, the excessive, repetitive, unnecessary dialogue driven by exposition, along with a lack of stronger tonal balance - fewer jokes by Marvel standard, but the cringe level affects transitions to/from more serious moments - and an underdeveloped narrative devoid of true stakes - character arcs are almost non-existent - make this an overall very inconsistent watch. Still, JONATHAN MAJORS AS KANG! Wow!"

Rating: C



• CinemaSerf ( Geronimo1967 ) give rating 6
"Oh, Daddy - It's all my fault!". Well no "Cassie" (Kathryn Newton), not quite. You certainly developed the piece of communications kit that lands everyone in the quantum soup, but the blame really must go to Peyton Reed and Jeff Loveness for directing and writing this latest emanation from Marvel's increasingly un-special film factory. It starts off with a great little device that could quickly put Papa John's out of business before we are sucked into the cantina from "Star Wars" (1977) where our recently arrived travellers find themselves pursued by the ridiculously un-menacing "M.O.D.O.K" - a sort of robotic killing version of the golden statue from the top of "Raiders of the Lost Ark" (1981) after it had had a good time with "V.I.N.C.E.N.T" from "The Black Hole" (1979) - before Michelle Pfeiffer "Janet" explains to her family (and to us) just what has led them to a predicament where they must avoid the evil clutches of "Kang the Conqueror" (Jonathan Majors). Now this gift that keeps on giving for this studio never struggles to impress visually, and the imagination of those who create these magical effects and alien shapes and sizes must be commended. However, this latest offering featuring, in my view, the weakest of their arsenal of characters is just entirely derivative and unremarkable. Aside from a very few bon-mots from Paul Rudd the dialogue is dry and the action scenes are all concentrated in one or two sequences whilst the rest of this serves as little better than colourful padding for the thinnest of storylines. Rudd is quite an unassuming kind of actor. Engaging, yes - but somehow just too lightweight for the grandness of the surrounding imagery. Michael Douglas ("Pym") features sparingly and the cameo from Bill Murray might have worked better in "Guardians of the Galaxy" - here it is almost laughable. If these are to keep coming off the production line as thickly and quickly as seems likely, then somebody somewhere is going to have to spend much more effort on developing stronger and more compelling stories because the audiences are surely immune to the vibrancy of the special effects by now. This is really forgettable fayre.



• ( r96sk ) give rating 9
A fun one!

I had a terrific time watching 'Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania', despite hearing 'meh' things about it here and there online. It surpassed my expectations, to be honest. Great cast, entertaining action, super interesting world building (my favourite from the MCU for a while, in that regard) and the humour is good.

Star of the show in my opinion is Michelle Pfeiffer. I don't recall her standing out in 'Ant-Man and the Wasp', but here she's excellent from beginning to end. Elsewhere, Jonathan Majors is brilliant - great to see that guy all over the place recently. Paul Rudd remains a strong lead, while the likes of Michael Douglas and Kathryn Newton are positives too.

Love the Quantum Realm setting. I'm nothing like an MCU nut, I'm only aware of the films, so didn't know what to expect, but the place looks fantastic - from the enviroment to the creatures; shoutout Veb. Like Pfeiffer, Corey Stoll didn't really register on my radar in prior films, but him as M.O.D.O.K. is a lot of fun.

Looking at my personal MCU ranking, this goes in at no. 8 - I didn't anticipate that! A literal quick glance at the average rating on here suggests I'm in the minority but I truly found much enjoyment from this. Quite the improvement on Ant-Man 2, which is at the bottom of my aforementioned ranking.

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