James Gunn Says ANT-MAN May Just Be His Favorite Marvel Movie Since IRON MAN

James Gunn Says ANT-MAN May Just Be His Favorite Marvel Movie Since IRON MAN

Ant-Man is slightly over two weeks away, and Peyton Reed has just been given a big thumbs up from his colleague, James Gunn. Posting a mini-review of the film, the Guardians Of The Galaxy director even claimed it could be his favorite Marvel movie since Iron Man!

By Minty - Jul 01, 2015 08:07 AM EST
Filed Under: Ant-Man
Source: Facebook

James Gunn's a popular figure in the world of comic book movies, having turned a relatively unknown comic book property into a global smash hit for Marvel last year with his Guardians Of The Galaxy. Now, Peyton Reed is about to attempt to acheive a similar feat with Ant-Man. Ahead of the movie's release in a few weeks time, Reed has received a glowing endorsement from his fellow director, who posted his take on the movie on Facebook, after attending the premiere on Monday:

"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."



Best since Favreau's Iron Man? That's some high praise from Mr. Gunn! It's easy to see the similarities between the two movies though, with both starring a naturally comedic actor as a character who is a bit of a mystery to the general audience. Both Iron Man and GOTG exceeded expectations for Marvel. Could Ant-Man follow in their footsteps?

I suppose we'll only know for sure when it hits theatres on July 17. Are you excited?
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DrKinsolving
DrKinsolving - 7/1/2015, 7:45 AM
[frick]ing Awesome!! Can't wait for this
blackandyellow
blackandyellow - 7/1/2015, 8:00 AM
SuperCat said he hasn't laughed that hard at a movie since Old Yeller died.
Minty
Minty - 7/1/2015, 8:10 AM
@Niklander - "Now before everyone starts calling me names and stuff..."



;)
Nickk
Nickk - 7/1/2015, 8:14 AM
@Minty can you fix me some breakfast im a little hungry?
Nickk
Nickk - 7/1/2015, 8:16 AM
blackandyellow
blackandyellow - 7/1/2015, 8:16 AM
In 6 months I'm going to get drunk and watch this movie on fast forward, then do a review of what I think happened.
Nickk
Nickk - 7/1/2015, 8:19 AM
@blackandyellow like you do with the pirates Every years LOL

AlexdoxA
AlexdoxA - 7/1/2015, 8:23 AM
This movie is so good, Batman is divorcing Elektra
BlackHulk
BlackHulk - 7/1/2015, 8:27 AM
Imagine that, a Marvel director endorsing a Marvel movie. What was he supposed to say? That the movie sucked? I would need to read more reviews from folks that aren't as biased before I am sold.
LeonNova
LeonNova - 7/1/2015, 8:27 AM
James Gunn is one of the people in Hollywood who speaks their minds. Now being that he's a director for Marvel, I'd never expect to hear him come out and say something like "Thor: The Dark World" was trash, but at the same time he wouldn't go out of his way to praise a film if he didn't like it. I believe Gunn's review is sincere and it along with the other reactions I've heard have me really excited about Ant-Man.
rockerdude22
rockerdude22 - 7/1/2015, 8:28 AM
Like others have said, Gunn is one to always speak how he truly feels and is usually a harsh critic. The face that he says he loves it and even took time to write this review really says something. He didn't do anything like this for AOU. He barely even commented about that movie.
Demiurge
Demiurge - 7/1/2015, 8:29 AM
Not one word about Evangeline Lilly ?
SuperCat
SuperCat - 7/1/2015, 8:29 AM
Better than Iron Man????? Shots fired!

TheBritAvenger
TheBritAvenger - 7/1/2015, 8:30 AM
For everyone saying he's being biased, Gunn said this on his FB page:

'Of course not. Dude, I won't even direct commercials, which I've been offered millions of dollars to do. As anyone who follows me here knows, I've been to almost every Marvel premiere and I have not praised all of the films.'

There's also this:

'What can I say? When I love something, I love something.'

And this was a comment from another person:

'For those of you on here asking if marvel paid James gunn to say good things about this movie or it's overly buttered up I think that is insulting to a man who you trust his judgement with the awesome movies he has made but not his judgment on what he has seen that is a good movie. This is also an insult to a movie you have not even seen yet. Go see the movie and form your own opinions as will I but an endorsement from the man who brought me one of the greatest movies I have ever seen as a COMIC BOOK FAN does go a long way.'
Minty
Minty - 7/1/2015, 8:31 AM
@Niklander

SuperCat
SuperCat - 7/1/2015, 8:32 AM
marvelstudios
marvelstudios - 7/1/2015, 8:37 AM
James Gunn endorsing this movie on social media is a big deal. This guy never talk on FB unless his passionate about the topic.
DEVWoulf
DEVWoulf - 7/1/2015, 8:50 AM
The IMAX teaser reminded me of Iron Man 1 so I'm very happy to hear his praise. Can't wait!
GhostDog
GhostDog - 7/1/2015, 8:51 AM



Sounds amazing but like denzel said, gotta prove it. We're only 2 weeks away. All of this praise isn't simple. There has been alot of positive buzz about this film. The third act has been getting much admiration as well as the macro photography. I can't wait. Gunn isn't gonna sell me on this film seeing the movie will. Its not so simple to get me hype just from his word. Gonna take more lol. Shit's chess not checkers lol.
GhostDog
GhostDog - 7/1/2015, 8:58 AM
Did he see Captain America: The Winter Soldier???




Kayo
Kayo - 7/1/2015, 8:59 AM
glad that Gunn love the movie........can't wait!
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