Ant-Man (dir. Peyton Reed).

Marvel’s latest is full of fun but ultimately adheres to their generic, universal tendencies. We see glimpses of weirdness and offbeat elements […] but Reed’s more workmanlike qualities as a filmmaker prevent [star/co-writer Paul] Rudd and company from really exploring the greater absurdities of the superhero genre. Ultimately, it’s a fine but formulaic first entry in a comic book franchise akin to other debut efforts from other Marvel heroes with enough highs (and the usual lows and weaknesses) to sustain itself.

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