8 Unexpected Positives From Marvel's Ant-Man
5. The Supporting Cast
The casting department made some very smart choices when it comes to Ant-Man, ones that really add to the story and make the experience much more enjoyable.
In addition to the three leads of the film (Paul Rudd, Michael Douglas, Evangeline Lilly) there is Corey Stoll as villain Darren Cross/Yellowjacket, who brings just about the right level of menace to the role. If the MCU has had a weakness thus far its the villains, but Stoll does a pretty solid job here.
Bobby Cannavale isnt given too much to do, but he still manages to prove entertaining and engaging whenever he appears on screen. David Dastmalchian and T.I. are good fun as two of the three ex-cons helping Rudds Scott Lang, but its the third of these who really steals the show.
Michael Peña is his former cellmate, and one of the absolute highlights of the film, managing to steal almost every scene hes in and responsible for some of the films funniest moments. Casting is generally something Marvel get spot-on, and Ant-Man is no exception.