Ant-Man, Marvel's miniature superhero misses the mark

Change of directors for superhero tale leaves critics wondering what might have been

Ant Man
(Image credit: Marvel)

The latest and perhaps oddest superhero film based on a Marvel comic, Ant-Man, has received mixed reviews from critics who have found it both delightful and frustrating.

In recent years, Marvel has had the Midas touch when it comes to movies, churning out hit after hit, from Avengers to Thor and Iron Man, but has it finally run out of luck with its latest diminutive action man?

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