Enjoyable romp through Marvel land

SIZE matters enormously in Ant-Man, a film about a pint-sized hero in a power suit - one that enables him to view the world from a radically different perspective. He's a speck compared to some of the bigger brand names in the Marvel Cinematic Universe but as depicted in this updated origins story, the title character has what it takes to both satisfy hardcore Marvel fans and attract a new generation of followers.

Despite a long and difficult gestation period, culminating in the departure of original director Edgar Wright from the project, replacement director Peyton Reed's version is an enjoyable romp through Marvel territory, featuring equal parts drama, action and humour. It's also not overly reliant on loud and outsized special effects. Instead, its low-key, slightly tongue-in-cheek approach add…