Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania

Director: Peyton Reed Peyton Reed

Overview

This installment in the Ant-Man franchise follows Scott Lang's adventures in the quantum world. Accompanied by Hope Van Dyne and her parents, Lang and his daughter Cassie explore the world's strange dynamics. They soon encounter dangerous creatures that defy the laws of nature. They must work together to return home. Directed by Peyton Reed. Starring Paul Rudd, Evangeline Lilly, Jonathan Majors, Michael Douglas, and Michelle Pfeiffer.

Product Details

Release Date:	05/16/2023
UPC:	0786936896961
Original Release:	2023
Rating:	PG-13
Source:	Walt Disney Video
Language:	English
Sales rank:	8,721

Cast & Crew

Performance Credits

Paul Rudd	Scott Lang/Ant-Man
Evangeline Lilly	Hope Van Dyne/Wasp
Jonathan Majors	Kang The Conqueror
Kathryn Newton	Cassie Lang
Michelle Pfeiffer	Janet Van Dyne/Wasp
William Jackson Harper	Quaz
Katy M. O'Brian	Jentorra
Michael Douglas	Dr. Hank Pym
Bill Murray	Krylar
Corey Stoll	M.O.D.O.K.
Randall Park	Jimmy Woo
David Bertucci	Coffee Patron #3
Leonardo Taiwo	Q. Pilot 1
Clément Osty	San Francisco Police Officer
Milos Bindas	Nomad Alien
Younes Rocks	Freedom Fighter
Paul Fairlie	Nomad
Tianyi Kiy	Blue Group Fighter
Sandrine Anterrion	Gold Warrior
Lee Alan Donaldson	Warrior
Melanie Garcia	Donut Shop Employee
Tony McCarthy	Humanoid
Ruben Rabasa	Cafe Owner
Bill P. Murry	Krylar
Mike Wood	Crystal Man
Clement Osty	San Francisco Police Officer
Christophe Beck	Composer

Technical Credits

Jack Kirby

Jeff Loveness

Peyton Reed	Director
Jack Kirby	Screenwriter
Jeff Loveness	Screenwriter
Kevin De La Noy	Executive Producer
Kevin Feige	Producer
Stephen Broussard	Producer
Kimberly Patrick	Sound/Sound Designer
Reg Poerscout-Edgerton	Casting
Lillie Jeffrey	Casting

Editorial Reviews

Peyton Reed continues his directorial duties for the Ant-Man franchise with Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania. Jeff Loveness takes over the writing, based on the incomparable Jack Kirby's characters. While his efforts are good, some issues keep the film from matching the prior movies. Scott Lang (Paul Rudd) leads an idyllic life. He's an Avenger, has a family he feels like he belongs to, and he's even written a popular book about his exploits. Unfortunately, a lot of this is from his point of view, and the reality is that his family has issues - many of which are with him. However, his daughter Cassie (Kathryn Newton) has connected with Hope (Evangeline Lilly) and Hank (Michael Douglas), studying the quantum realm with them. But when Janet (Michelle Pfeiffer) discovers they're sending radio signals there, she insists they shut down the project. The demand comes too late, and all five are drawn into the fantastic world of the quantum realm, where they will find old enemies and new allies in their struggle to stop Kang the Conqueror (Jonathan Majors) from escaping his imprisonment. Reed knows what he's doing with these characters when they're on the screen. But Loveness's script has a few issues. In the first act, he seems like he's in a rush to get everything going, and the backstory of the family's problems with each other ends up being rushed when it is addressed at all. Similarly, once they're in the quantum realm, everything moves too quickly to the detriment of some decent characters. There's a rush to get Kang on the screen; everything else is secondary. Once he's there, things slow down, and the film catches its pace. The one directorial issue, the villain being two-dimensional, is becoming a problem in the Marvel Cinematic Universe and needs to be corrected. Without solid villains who have compelling (and well-explained) reasons for their actions, the heroes don't matter much. Still, Majors does okay with what he has. Hopefully, with better writing, future outings as Kang will be entertaining. The sets and characters in the quantum realm are breathtaking. There is so much to see that it becomes hard to keep track, but this isn't necessarily bad. It's much like trying to take in everything on a Disney World ride the first time you're on it. It is impossible but no less enjoyable. All the different races and peoples in the realm stand out visually, giving them presence rather than leaving them as background imagery blending in with the colorful sets. Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania is a fun film that suffers from scripting issues. The story is good, but the path could be a lot better. It's not so awful that Loveness can't find his way in the MCU with future outings; but first, he needs to learn more about this new world he's been thrust into.