TRAILER REVIEW: MARVEL’S “ANT-MAN”

Hey there, ladies and gentelnerds! Multi-Verse Neo here. Ready to give you my thoughts on the latest trailer circulating the Geek-o-Sphere.

This past Tuesday, we were given our first teaser of ‘MARVEL STUDIO’S’ Latest ‘Gem’ (pun intended) “ANT-MAN” Starring, Paul Rudd, Micheal Douglas, Evangeline Lilly and Cory Stoll. Just in case you missed it…

That. Was… Pretty damn good! I did enjoy the last line though. “Is it too late to change the name?” That was funny.

I wasnt exactly Blown away by the trailer. But it is what it is.. A really good TEASE! It didn’t show too much. But, left me wanting more. Which is what a good Teaser is supposed to do. Despite all the “drama” behind the scenes and any other nonsense. It looks like they have put together something with a lot of potential. But lets get something straight..

I was not at all ‘excited’ per say, about an ANT-MAN movie. Especially considering the fact that it was not connected to Avengers by some degree. I was literally like, “Ok, Ant-Man?.. I’m sure it would be good cause its Marvel.. But.. Why are they doing it like this?!” Then came Edgar Wrights departure from the movie. I haven’t seen any of his movies as of yet. But, everyone seemed sad for him to go. Then Paul Rudd was announced to star. And I was like “Alright. He’s a good actor. Not my first choice for Hank Pym, but cool. Can’t wait to see what he does with it.” And then, there was this…

“MICHAEL DOUGLES SET TO PLAY HANK PYM IN ‘ANT-MAN'”

“….. WHAT THE FUCK?!? ARE YOU KIDDING ME?! HE’S 3,000 YEARS OLD FOR SHITS SAKE!!”

So, Paul Rudd was announced to be actually playing SCOTT LANG! The second Ant-Man.  

After I calmed down and said my little prayer, “Trust In Marvel! Trust In Marvel! Trust In Marvel” I began to be… At ease with the idea. “Fine! That’s how they are hoist to do. Then so be it.. I’ll wait for the trailer!” BOOM! It’s here! And you know what?.. I get it!

It’s wise for them to go with a, ‘Newer’ Ant-Man. Someone, movie goers can.. LIKE! Someone who has redeeming qualities. “Whatever do you mean?!” Well.. Hank Pym is THE ANT-MAN! But… He doesn’t have the most, pleasant of histories.

Since his creation by STAN LEE and JACK KIRBY, Hank Pym has gone by SEVERAL Costumed alias’s. Ant-Man, Goliath, Giant-Man, Yellow Jacket and Most Recentley, The Wasp (in honor of the original, His Wife.. Janet Van Dyne.) His YELLOW JACKET persona, is a bit more infamous. Cause around that time, he became, well… An ASSHOLE! Beating his wife Janet, Being verbally abusive. Turning to medication, Betraying the Avengers. And so on and so forth.  

That kind of history, is not very becoming of a franshise hopeful film, such as ANT-MAN. Scott Lang on the other hand.. He’s a likable criminal. Small time thief, who really only did it to provide for his family. (Not that that is a reasonable thing to do. I’m not condoning criminal activity.)But, it is to attest to the mans heart. In the comics, Scott Lang stole the Ant-Man tech to commit some sort of crime. (The reason, at the moment, escapes me.) He fell into heroics by accedent. But stuck to it. Not only gaining Hank’s blessing to become Ant-Man, but also earning a spot on the AVENGERS roster.

Of course the film is going to take a different approach to Hank Pym and Scott Lang’s relationship. But to possibly glaze over, or sugar coat Pym’s past, would serve as a disservice, to not only the fans. But to the core of who the character is! A surprise change in the story, is also THE WASP! There is no Janet Van Dyne, But instead there’s a.. Hope Van Dyne! The Daughter of Hank and Janet. Played by the beautiful and Nerdgasim inducing, Evangaline Lilly.

 I’VE LOVED HER SINCE LOST! AND THAT LOVE CONTINUES TO GROW!!!

(Ahem!) Anyway.. Though, Hope does not appear within the Main Marvel Comics Universe. She is from Marvels M2 Universe. To include her in the MCU, is very cool and interesting. It would come to no shock, if she were to become The Wasp, toward the end of the film. Or her M2 persona of RED QUEEN! (Though hopefully not a Villain.) But, WASP suits her just fine.

Given the bad guy reputation of the “Yellow Jacket” persona, it’s no surprise that that would be the Villain of the film, Played by Cory Stoll. And judging from the recently released image of the Yellow Jacket Suit, The fight between the two is going to be pretty awesome! 

The Ant-Man Shrinking special effects  look really cool, and I can’t wait to see it in full action. 

Another interesting aspect about the trailer. Is the fact, that there is not a Single mention of the other heroes in the MCU. Which is a thing Marvel Likes to do. Clearly, it takes place within the same universe as everything else. But, the story itself seems to be very self contained. I am keeping my fingers crossed for a number of Easter eggs and a key plot point that would lead in to the other upcoming films. HOPEFULLY! And I’m letting it be known from now…

IF THERE IS AN AFTER CREDITS SCENE THAT IS ANYTHING LIKE THE ‘GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY’ ONE… IM GOING TO HAVE SUCH A TITI ATTACK!  SO HELP ME GOD, NO ONE IS SAFE!!!

So, until next time folks… Peace out!

 

WHAT IF?!?.. Batman Belongs In The Marvel Universe!!

I for one, believe in the “multiverse” theory! The theory in which there are and or IS a series of alternate earths in which every road that was not traveled, is traveled. For every action there is a reaction. Therefore for every other action, there is yet another reaction. Lets say you went to NYU, found a good job, married, had kids and so on and so forth.

 OR! perhaps. You had went to University Of Miami. Fall for a bad woman. She gets you in to the drug trade. Several murders disappearances and back stabbings later. Your the worlds most profitable drug dealer with a cartel that spans from Cuba, to the great white north and beyond! In one such reality, I can imagine. Every month a comic book company, called Marvel Comics publishes one of the greatest characters to ever grace the world of comics.. BATMAN!

*SCREAMS OF PURE HORROR* “BLASPHEMY!!!!”, “HANG HIM!” “HOW DARE YOU!?” “KILL HIM!!” “BURN HIM!!”Whoa there! Hold your horses. Before you grab your pitch forks and torches. Please allow me to indulge in my innocent little fantasy!

I LOVE! Batman. Just as much as I LOVE Marvel! So, in my twisted little mind. I can picture Batman, living within the Marvel Universe. It would be pretty damn epic! I mean, lets face it folks. Batman is probably the most “Marvel-esque” character within DC Comics. He is as interesting and intriguing as a Marvel Character. He’s as complex as a Marvel Character. And he’s as Bad Ass as a Marvel Character!

“BATMAN IS DC! He would never fit in with Marvel! It would never work! Plus, he could kick every Marvel characters ass! So shut up and die!”

Okay.. Well. Lets examine your, claims. Shall we. “BATMAN would never fit in theMarvel Universe.”

On many occasions, DC and MARVEL have collaborated together, to put together some of the best inter-company crossovers. Some, on Epic Scales, like…

MARVEL vs DC:

JLA/AVENGERS:

Other stories were on much smaller scale. But still pretty cool, like…

PUNISHER/BATMAN

BATMAN/SPIDERMAN

HULK/BATMAN

BATMAN/DAREDEVIL

And last but not least, BATMAN/CAPTAIN AMERICA!

The beautiful thing about The Bat, is that, he’s.. Somewhat, a universal character. Put him in the right situation, with(or without) the right people. And it WORKS! To say that BATMAN wouldn’t fit in because of the type of character he is. You might as well include the DCU for that matter. His character doesn’t completely meld with some of all the bright and shininess that makes up the DCU. In my opinion. The DCU had to darken itself up, just to fit in WITH BATMAN. Where as the MCU has a perfect balance of both Light and Dark. Could you just imagine! BATMAN vs DOCTOR DOOM! BATMAN and DR.STRANGE take on the deadly alliance, of RA’s AL GOUL and MORDO! Come on!! Every issue would be one epic after another! So many possibilities.

“SO WHAT!? YOU WANT TO TAKE BATMAN OUT OF GOTHAM AND JUST PASTE HIM IN MANHATTAN!?”

Not at all! Gotham could easily co-exist with New York! Probably the city itself, could be an extension of New York State. Perhaps another island city off its coast perhaps?! And Arkham Island could be an extension of JERSEY!? (Hey! That could work! 😝) And to your comment about kicking everyone’s ass! Batman could easily defeat the entire DCU… Literally.. He can. So…. Your argument is invalid!

Please! Do not mistake these words as a slight to the DCU. Not at all! I LOVE and RESPECT DC! No matter what! I Just Think God should have placed BATMAN in the MARVEL universe!

I REPEAT! This is just me and my stupid fantasy! (Which happens to be a pretty awesome fantasy!!) Well! That will have to do it for me folks! If you have something to add to this. Please feel free to comment below. Or hit me up on Twitter (@GonzoNeo) or Instagram (@Neophoinexdragon) and if you haven’t already. PLEASE FOLLOW OR SUBSCRIBE TO THIS BLOG! I would greatly appreciate it! Thank you!

So, until next time folks… Peace out!

*DING DONG*

“Hmm, Odd?! I wonder who that could be, at this time a night? …..  …

“OH! FUUUCK!”