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!

 

“THE SPECULATING NERD”: QUICKSILVER AND SCARLET WITCH ARE ‘INHUMANS!?’

 Greetings folks, I am The Speculating Nerd! And today I want to take a moment to ponder aloud with you, the possible origins behind MARVEL STUDIO’s versions of QUICKSILVER and SCARLET WITCH!

Now, I say “Marvel Studios Version” because as most of you know. Marvel Studios shares the rights to Quicksilver and Scarlet Witch with 20th Century Fox. The latter, being the current sole rights owners to the X-MEN UNIVERSE. Which means, anything MUTANT, belongs to FOX! Which is what Quicksilver and Scarlet Witch are.. MUTANTS!

Then how can MARVEL use them in AVENGERS: AGE OF ULTRON?! Its a rather weird loop hole, but since QS and SW spent most of their comic book lives within the pages of The Avengers.. Then, I guess, that gives Marvel co-ownership of the rights to them. Only one problem with that. THEY CAN’T BE MUTANTS! AND THEY CAN’T BE RELATED TO MAGNETO!

But, that’s who they are?! How can they truly be QS and SW without that history?! How is Marvel going to explain their extraordinary powers?… WHAT THE FUCK?!?

One of the after credits scenes in CAPTAIN AMERICA: THE WINTER SOLDIER was an underground HYDRA base under the command of BARON VON STRUCKER and they had two individuals locked up, and Baron called them ‘Miracles’! That scene made all of us wonder if QS and SW are creations of HYDRA! But!.. Another theory has come to mind.. QUICKSILVER and SCARLET WITCH are INHUMANS!

“But Mr.Speculator, sir.. How the fuck do you make that conclusion?!” Very simple Billy.

if you’ve been paying attention to MARVEL’s AGENTS OF SHIELD, you would know that this season has been laying the groundwork for the world of The Inhumans.

SPOILER ALERT!!!! WARNING! DANGER WILL ROBINSON, DANGER! LOOK OUT!! HEADS UP! GRENADE!! HIT THE DIRT! YOU MUST BE THIS TALL!! CAPACITY OF 3000 POUNDS!! I’ve run out of ALERTS! So… You’ve been warned damn it! In AGENTS OF SHILED’S mid season finale, SKYE was subjected to the TERRIGEN MISTS and obtained powers.. Just like all real Inhumans! In case you missed it..

SAD… BUT SO AWESOME!!

Realizing that we are in fact 4 months away from AVENGERS: AGE OF ULTRON. I got to thinking about QUICKSILVER AND SCARLET WITCH and thier origins. And I had a thought. They never said nor implied in that short scene at the end of WINTER SOLDIER, that HYDRA had a direct hand in creating or giving QS and SW thier powers. Remember, HYDRA was SHIELD! They knew what they knew. They were ahead of SHIELD every step. Who’s to say HYDRA didn’t already discover a TERRIGEN MISTS chamber before SHIELD did?!? Hence “THIS IS AN AGE OF MIRACLES!”

HYDRA, may have been the first to discover the modern ages first set of Inhumans. I wouldn’t be surprised if its mentioned in AGENTS OF SHIELD in some fashion.

“But Mr.Speculater, Sir… I still don’t understand the shit your saying!” Well, Billy,  if you’d stop interrupting me you would get it! You little shit!

QUICKSILVER has had a very longstanding connection with The Inhumans, especially the Royal Family and Marrieing Black Bolts cousin Crystal and sireing a child with her. And basically it’s the most logical thing to do with thier back story. The Inhumans are the closest things Marvel Has to Mutants! It. Just. Makes. Sense!

Let me know what you folks think. Would it be Marvels best move to make thier QS and SW Inhumans? Do you have any other ideas or theories?! Let me know,.. You know where to find me..

(CLOSING SPECULATION: Quicksilver will be the one to die in AVENGERS: AGE OF ULTRON!)

So! Until next time folks… Peace out!