Over the last seven years, Marvel has filled its cinematic universe with larger-than-life heroes and villains. A super soldier from another time, highly trained S.H.I.E.L.D agents, a staggeringly brilliant billionaire, an unstoppable giant rage monster, and a God make up their collective Avengers team. So it is with great curiosity that we’ve anticipated the arrival of Earth’s Tiniest Hero.

Verdict

Marvel delivers another strong standalone film with Ant-Man. As is typically the case with the more effective of the studio’s offerings, Ant-Man works within the framework of the larger Marvel Cinematic Universe, but also delivers a streamlined, fast-paced, lively and – frankly – utterly charming story. [poilib element="accentDivider"] Roth Cornet is an Entertainment Editor for IGN. You can chat with her on Twitter: @RothCornet, or follow Roth-IGN on IGN.