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Post by twothousandonemark on Nov 13, 2019 22:24:17 GMT
 This was the first time the MCU truly took a risk for me & paid off nicely. At first I was wary it was some opening of character floodgates, that we'd be overwhelmed with random feature length films about characters without much (if any) cachet. I think the first sign they were still going to deliver MCU calibre production value was actually discarding Edgar Wright & his unique vision. Sure that might've been a fun romp, & yet misaligned with the MCU at large. Scott Lang was going to be in Civil War & Endgame alike, he had to be invited under the same party tent more than fans I suppose would've realized at the time. This movie is still a lot of fun & I realize it's easily the most family friendly. And, so what? I actually slightly even prefer it to Iron Man as re-watch & freshness, maybe IM has too many familiar tropes like military & power. This one about a casual criminal works because it's never trying to be anything more than it should - even the fight with Falcon is done without feeling out of water. I will say that I do really like this film proper more than its franchise & continued premise. AM & Wasp was too goofy for me. At least this one has Scott introduced into the MCU & developing his new persona... which pays off more after CW & esp. EG. Besides, the Pym family stuff is much better told here with more nuance. So yeah, still a fun rainy day re-watch, & even it it's the silliest of my favs, so be it. Doesn't hurt that much of its silliest moments are actually from side characters who can get away with it even more. The variety of tone in the MCU is a strength for me. Probably my fav Stan Lee cameo scene. My MCU favs: 1. Avengers: Age of Ultron 2. Avengers: Infinity War 3. Captain America: Civil War 4. Avengers: Endgame 5. Captain America: The First Avenger 6. The Avengers 7. Thor: Ragnarok 8. Guardians of the Galaxy 9. Ant-Man 10.Iron Man
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Post by twothousandonemark on Nov 13, 2019 22:25:00 GMT
Shoutout Paul Rudd's appearance this week on Conan O'Brien's podcast... pretty f'n hilarious bits.
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Post by President Ackbar™ on Nov 13, 2019 22:36:19 GMT
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Post by sdrew13163 on Nov 14, 2019 1:52:39 GMT
I hate it, but glad to see you still enjoy it.
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Post by politicidal on Nov 14, 2019 2:25:30 GMT
I honestly thought it was gonna suck. But it was pretty enjoyable. Not top-tier marvel but a goofy fun movie that I feel like thirty years ago would be a Joe Dante production.
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Post by James on Nov 15, 2019 17:52:36 GMT
Quite enjoyable and I liked Paul Rudd in the role a lot.
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Post by scabab on Nov 15, 2019 20:51:19 GMT
This one was alright but I thought the sequel was the worst MCU movie yet. It just seemed pointless.
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Post by twothousandonemark on Nov 15, 2019 22:12:01 GMT
This one was alright but I thought the sequel was the worst MCU movie yet. It just seemed pointless. Yeah, pointless is kinda spot on. Though, 'worst' MCU doesn't make it a bad movie imo, just an unneeded one. The only thing that delivered was the post-credit tag scene with Scott in the quantum realm or whatever.
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Post by bud47 on Nov 15, 2019 22:50:39 GMT
This one was alright but I thought the sequel was the worst MCU movie yet. It just seemed pointless. I wouldn't say pointless. It did introduce Wasp and further explored the Quantum Realm, a plot point that featured heavily in Endgame. Other than that, yeah.
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Post by summers8 on Nov 16, 2019 11:28:40 GMT
Thomas the thank engine.
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Post by hobowar on Nov 17, 2019 13:44:10 GMT
Adult dressed up as a bat!  Adult dressed up as a clown! 
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Post by summers8 on Nov 17, 2019 16:32:47 GMT
Adult dressed up as a bat! Adult dressed up as a clown! these are pics from great movies. Antman was terrible.
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Post by hobowar on Nov 17, 2019 16:36:57 GMT
Adult dressed up as a bat! Adult dressed up as a clown! these are pics from great movies. Antman was terrible. That's more like it. 
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Post by blockbusted on Nov 17, 2019 22:11:01 GMT
Because a film about a guy who shrinks needs to be dark and gritty, right? RIGHT?!
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