The 2023 Golden Globes, the New ‘Ant-Man’ Trailer, and an Inside Look at Netflix

Visuals

The visual presentation of the new 'Ant-Man' trailer has sparked mixed reactions. Chris Ryan and Andy Greenwald critique the heavy reliance on CGI, which they feel detracts from the film's authenticity. Chris expresses concern over the visual quality, stating that it feels like a culmination of excessive CGI use:

This looks absolutely like shit. Not the movie. I'm looking forward to seeing the movie. I mean, visually, this just feels like the absolute endgame, pun intended, of this.

--- Chris Ryan

Andy questions whether the conditions under which VFX are produced contribute to this issue, suggesting that tight deadlines and last-minute changes might be to blame 1 2.

   

Characters

The focus on key characters in the 'Ant-Man' trailer highlights the roles of Paul Rudd and Jonathan Majors. Chris praises Rudd's versatility, noting his ability to handle both drama and comedy, making him a pivotal figure in the MCU's next phase. He also points out the significant investment in Majors, suggesting his character could be one of the most compelling in the franchise:

I'm willing to say that we are on the precipice of, and have seen evidence of the most interesting performance and maybe character in the entire MCU?

--- Andy Greenwald

The trailer hints at a storyline where Scott Lang, played by Rudd, grapples with the consequences of missing five years of his daughter's life, adding depth to his character 3 4.