James Gunn Loved ANT-MAN; It's His Favorite Marvel Movie Since IRON MAN
I've been seeing a lot of positive buzz for Marvel's upcoming superhero film Ant-Man. A lot of people I've talked to aren't very excited about this movie, but I think it looks freakin' great! Guardians of the Galaxy director James Gunn recently attend the premiere of the the movie, and the guy absolutely loved it!
If you respect Gunn's opinion, then you have to read this brief review of the film he posted on Facebook in which he gushes over how awesome the movie is. If you're not sold on this movie yet for some reason, maybe his opinion of it will get you a little more excited to see it.
Here's what he said:
"Ant-Man may just be my favorite Marvel film since Jon Favreau's Iron Man (well, maybe excluding one film to which I'm partial). Honestly, the movie is a complete blast! I was so happy after seeing it. It's never boring for a second and it's hilarious and warm throughout. It doesn't get caught up in the webbing of its own science-fiction concept like so many movies do these days, remaining simple and elegant. It's a part of the Marvel universe without being ruled by that fact. Paul Rudd is nuanced and charming and funny and is a surprisingly natural fit as a modern superhero (side-fact - Paul must be a nice guy, because he and I dated the same girl in college, and yet I still love him). Michael Peña KILLS IT - this movie is going to make him a huge star. My old pal Judy Greer (she was Deadly Girl to my Minute Man in The Specials (film) many moons ago) is great in a small role. And Michael Douglas is awesome. I think all of Peyton Reed's years directing have led him to making something as deft and nimble and joyous as this; he did an incredible job. And, despite Edgar Wright's parting from Marvel, his spirit is felt through the entire project, and there is no doubt everyone owes him a huge debt of gratitude. I left the theater incredibly happy. So often I see movies by people I love which are just okay - it's great to love a movie as much as I love the people who made it.
Congrats to the the whole Ant-Man team. Amazing work, guys! And, for the 99.99% of the people reading this who aren't part of the Ant-Man team, go check it out when it hits theaters (in a lot of places) July 17.
Of course, Gunn may be a bit biased since he works for Marvel, but the fact that what he says echoes the praise from everyone else that has seen it adds validity to the fact that Ant-Man could actually be a great movie that fans will love.