Ant-Man may not be as well-known as many of the other Marvel Universe characters however he has certainly been on the scene for decades. First appearing in Marvel comics in 1979, Ant-Man, whose real name is Scott Edward Harris Long is also affiliated with the Avengers and the Fantastic Four.
In this film we meet the charming Scott Long, a con man who after finishing a stint in prison, struggles to find a real job because of his criminal record. He is desperate to earn enough money to pay his child support arrears so he can see his daughter again, but he doesn't think he will manage it on a minimum wage job.
Falling in with previous associates, Scott is coaxed into getting involved in some shady operations. A devotee of technology, he is tested by his mentor Dr. Hank Pym (Michael Douglas) and recruited to be Ant-Man. Armed with a super-suit and the astonishing ability to shrink in scale but grow in strength, Scott Lang embraces his inner hero and helps Dr. Pym to plan to pull off a heist that will save the world.
Ant-Man is a superhero who is challenged by his crooked past and his desire to create a new life for himself. The film has a high-tech feel with lots of CG special effects, which is sure to appeal to Marvel fans.
Ant-Man is in cinemas from 16th July.
