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Evangeline Lilly (left) and Paul Rudd suit up for action in Marvel's "Ant-Man and the Wasp." (Photo courtesy Marvel Studios / Walt Disney Pictures)

Evangeline Lilly (left) and Paul Rudd suit up for action in Marvel's "Ant-Man and the Wasp." (Photo courtesy Marvel Studios / Walt Disney Pictures)

'Ant-Man and the Wasp'

July 02, 2018 by Sean P. Means

The movies of the Marvel Cinematic Universe contain multitudes, and can cover any genre: war movie (“Captain America: The First Avenger”), political thriller (“Captain America: The Winter Soldier”), planet-hopping science fiction (the “Guardians of the Galaxy” movies), fantasy (“Thor: The Dark World”) and even action comedy (“Thor: Ragnarok”).

What the newest entry in the franchise, “Ant-Man and the Wasp,” does is even more daring: It’s a mix of buddy comedy and romantic comedy, showcasing three strong women characters in a series known for boys playing with their toys.

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July 02, 2018 /Sean P. Means
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