TheReviewMonk is back — critic reviews for Indian cinema, aggregated. Read our story →

TheReviewMonk
Ant-Man and the Wasp backdrop

Ant-Man and the Wasp

13 July 2018English1h 58mPart 2 of the Ant-Man series
ActionAdventureComedyFantasySci-Fi
out of 10
Mixedlukewarm or divided
Monk Score · 6 critic reviews

Funny and light, but feels small in Infinity War's shadow.

Verdict tier Mixed, lukewarm or divided, on a scale of Unfavorable, Mixed, Recommended, Exceptional.

  • Praised: humor and comedic performances
  • Criticised: underwhelming after Infinity War

Audience

User score 5.5 out of 10 from 2 ratings, not enough ratings for a verdict yet
Read 1 audience review ↓

Not streaming in India

Top cast

Full cast & crew

Critic consensus

What 6 critics are saying

Critical reception for Ant-Man and the Wasp is broadly positive, with most reviewers finding it an entertaining and consistently funny entry in the Marvel series. The film's humor and lighthearted tone drew the most praise, with several critics singling out Michael Peña's comedic performance and Paul Rudd's likeable screen presence as highlights. The most notable criticism came from one reviewer who felt the film suffered as a follow-up to Avengers: Infinity War, with its lighter stakes making it feel like a letdown by comparison. Overall, critics found it a worthy if unambitious addition to the franchise.

How the 6 scores spread

Positive / mixed / negative reviews

Positive = 6.5/10 and up · negative = below 5/10

AI-generated summary of 6 critic reviews · may contain errors

Report inaccuracy

From the papers

Critic reviews (6)

Top critics first, then by score · not-rated last · updated

  1. Top critic

    IBNLive

    Film review ·

    It's a consistently enjoyable film that's more surefooted than its predecessor, and while it's never groundbreaking, you will break into plenty laughs.

  2. Top critic

    Indian Express

    Film review ·

    Having delivered a surprise hit with 2015 film Ant-Man, director Peyton Reed again banks on the fact that the biggest strength of his Marvel superhero is his ordinariness and likeability.

  3. Times Of India

    Film review ·

    'Ant-Man' and the Wasp is the Marvel underdog that scores big, replicating the nature of the ongoing Football World Cup. It also explains why Lang didn't join the Avengers in Infinity War. Watch it!

  4. KoiMoi

    Film review ·

    All said and done, Ant-man And The Wasp is a worthy upgrade. It's entertaining, funny and full of stylish action. A must watch for MCU fans & wait with your bated breath in the end.

  5. Rediff

    Film review ·

    While the titular superheroes get busy making a go of it, Ant Man's feel for wit and goodwill peppers the proceedings. Most of it is a consequence of Lang's delightful dependence on old pal Luis (Michael Peña). Peña continues his scene-stealing comedic streak along with a loony crew. Gags involving truth serums and Russian folklore figure Baba Yaga inject Ant-Man and the Wasp with such infectious merriment; the smile stays on long after you've left the theatre.

  6. Hindustan Times

    Film review ·

    Even the irresistible charm of Paul Rudd and Evangeline Lilly can't save Marvel's new film from being a let-down after Avengers Infinity War.

From our readers

Audience reviews (1)

2 ratings · user score 5.5

Credits

Cast & crew

Cast

Director

Cinematography

Producer

You may also like

English films like Ant-Man and the Wasp

TMDB

This product uses the TMDB API but is not endorsed or certified by TMDB.