Ant-Man (Post-release)
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Solo4114
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Exactly how I felt. I didn't really care about how scientifically accurate it was, because it was just an enjoyable movie.
Also, it didn't "feel" like it relied on the science, exactly. I mean, I know that the science that Hank Pym designed is central to the film, but that's more a macguffin in the film than the "point" of the film. So, it doesn't really need to be scientifically accurate. I suppose that, without the "space between atoms" thing, you wouldn't get the whole "He went sub-atomic!" thing, which is important. But I still think that, even if you say "It allows you to shrink and expand the space between atoms," you can include that the "Pym particles" are ultimately responsible for then keeping the mass and structural integrity together.
The train and tank scenes still wouldn't really make sense (nor would Scott, like, standing on someone's shoulder without boring a hole in it or tipping them over...), but you just have to find some vaguely plausible-ish thing to say about the "Pym particles."
CB2001
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Just saw the film. I have to say, I found it quite enjoyable from start to finish. This is probably the second B-list comic character that turned into a pretty awesome Marvel movie (the first one being the Guardians of the Galaxy, of course, which I also happen to like). And Scott Lang probably the most normal guy as a super hero you could get in the MCU for now (I say for now, as I know Spider-Man's coming up in the upcoming Captain America: Civil War). I like his motivation, which is that he wants to see his daughter again, which I'm sure anyone would understand. Hank Pym being the mentor character was pretty awesome and I hope Michael Douglas comes back for the role a couple of more times (even more so with the beginning of the film, as the digital facelift given to him looked quite impressive. It was almost like he had stepped out of one of his films from the 1980s to do a guest appearance). Also found the scene with the "old Stark Industries warehouse" kinda funny and awesome. Seriously, how many people could stand toe-to-toe with an Avenger and live? Definitely a pretty enjoyable film, for sure. 
Riceball
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I saw the movie recently and really enjoyed it also. It did a great job of showing off why the character is a super hero since I was a bit unfamiliar with him. I also LOVED the way they did the Michael Pena stories.
Michael Pena's stories were some of the best parts in an already awesome movie. Considering that he's normally a dramatic actor he did a stellar job as the comic relief. I hope they bring him back for Civil War, for at least one scene.
Just saw it recently myself now that it's on Netflix and yup... it was a fun ride
This was pretty good too
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G_Mwr1-dWJ4
This was pretty good too
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G_Mwr1-dWJ4
i actually saw this for the first time april 1st on STARZ. i have been waiting a long time for it but i recently got a new tv and dvd's look too grainy on it and its annoying. I'm too poor to buy a bluray player because I'm so obsessed with props... so i finally got to see it on STARZ.
i really enjoyed it, i didnt have high hopes for it when i saw the trailer. i love paul rudd, i think he's great. i really like how he portrayed scott lang. i really liked the little sarcasm here and there. i also really enjoyed michael douglas i think he was great!!
being a huge LOST fan it was also great to see evangeline lilly!! judging by the way the science was explained i didnt understand how the tank can hang on the keychain. i thought the physical item shrunk keeps its same weight, just it size changes. but i can over look it
talking to the ants was kinda weird, but i dont recall him talking to ants in the comics. i could be wrong
all and all i enjoyed it
i really enjoyed it, i didnt have high hopes for it when i saw the trailer. i love paul rudd, i think he's great. i really like how he portrayed scott lang. i really liked the little sarcasm here and there. i also really enjoyed michael douglas i think he was great!!
being a huge LOST fan it was also great to see evangeline lilly!! judging by the way the science was explained i didnt understand how the tank can hang on the keychain. i thought the physical item shrunk keeps its same weight, just it size changes. but i can over look it
talking to the ants was kinda weird, but i dont recall him talking to ants in the comics. i could be wrong
all and all i enjoyed it
CB2001
Master Member
From what I remember reading, I think Ant-Man has the ability to shift his weight, or something like that. I could be wrong on that though. But it's funny you brought this up, as this was brought up with the topic of a video from Film Theorist about how Ant-Man's abilities is actually overpowered and dangerous. It's quite an interesting to watch.
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I finally watched this today and I have to admit I was surprised that it was a decent movie. The Marvel writers are doing a good job of making something I initially think is completely ridiculous (Guardians racoon and this movie) into something that actually seems feasible. I'm surprised. :lol My favorite parts had to be the Falcon fight and then the daughter's room fight where you see them hurling toy trains and then zoom out to see it just barely make a noise as they hit walls, shelves, etc. Did the family, at the end, actually know the daughter had the giant ant as a pet? I couldn't tell if she was hiding it or if they were supposed to know.
