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The MovieFilm Podcast

Commentary Track: Ant-Man

Feb 17, 2023
The hosts reflect on the passage of time and discuss the decision to rewatch the original Ant-Man movie. They analyze the de-aging effects in Ant-Man and Marvel's casting choices. They delve into the visual style of the movie and director Peyton Reed. The inclusion of Falcon and the appeal of first films are also discussed. They analyze a training montage scene and discuss character development. The future of the Marvel Cinematic Universe is speculated, along with favorite moments from Ant-Man.
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Quick takeaways

  • The film explores the idea of legacy heroes, with Hank Pym passing on the Ant-Man mantle to Scott Lang.
  • Ant-Man showcases a unique visual style and combines comedy and action effectively.

Deep dives

The Origin of Ant-Man and Legacy Heroes

The film explores the origin of Ant-Man and how Scott Lang becomes the second Ant-Man. In the comics, Ant-Man has a daughter named Nadia from his first wife, who becomes another version of the character. The movie also introduces the idea of legacy heroes, as Hank Pym serves as a mentor to Scott and passes on the Ant-Man mantle.

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