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James Gunn Loves Ant-Man

Sometimes when you see a critics review of a movie, you're not sure whether to believe it or not… are they prone to like the kind of movie in the first place? We're they having a good day? You kind of need to know what they are like to know if you would agree with their take. So when it comes to a movie like Ant-Man, to get a glowing positive review from Guardians Of The Galaxy director James Gunn, I think it's safe to say it's probably going to be a good movie. Gunn wrote this on his Facebook page:

Ant-Man may just be my favorite Marvel film since Jon Favreau's Iron Man (well, maybe excluding one film to which I'm partial). Honestly, the movie is a complete blast! I was so happy after seeing it. It's never boring for a second and it's hilarious and warm throughout. It doesn't get caught up in the webbing of its own science-fiction concept like so many movies do these days, remaining simple and elegant. It's a part of the Marvel universe without being ruled by that fact. Paul Rudd is nuanced and charming and funny and is a surprisingly natural fit as a modern superhero (side-fact – Paul must be a nice guy, because he and I dated the same girl in college, and yet I still love him). Michael Peña KILLS IT – this movie is going to make him a huge star. My old pal Judy Greer (she was Deadly Girl to my Minute Man in The Specials (film) many moons ago) is great in a small role. And Michael Douglas is awesome. I think all of Peyton Reed's years directing have led him to making something as deft and nimble and joyous as this; he did an incredible job. And, despite Edgar Wright's parting from Marvel, his spirit is felt through the entire project, and there is no doubt everyone owes him a huge debt of gratitude. I left the theater incredibly happy. So often I see movies by people I love which are just okay – it's great to love a movie as much as I love the people who made it.

Ant-Man hits theaters July 17th.

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