'Ant-Man and The Wasp' early reactions say movie has 'surprising heart,' 'charm'

International critics, a few lucky fans were invited to the Ant-Man and The Wasp screening on Saturday and their early reactions after the screening talk about a fun ride that's far different than the gloom and doom of Avengers: Infinity War.

People are appreciating the fun, entertaining tone of the movie, its charms, and 'cool and creative surprises.'

In the second movie of the Ant-Man franchise Evangeline Lilly's Hope van Dyne finally suits up to play The Wasp and in some scenes overshadows everything and everyone. Set before the events of Avengers: Infinity War, the movie shows Hope and Dr Hank Pym (Michael Douglas) trying to rescue Hope's mother who has been stuck in Quantum Realm. Scott Lang (Paul Rudd) aka Ant-Man tries to repair the relationship with his daughter while under house arrest for siding with Captain America in the events of Civil War.

Though Marvel Studios president Kevin Feige has said that this story will connect to Avengers 4, first reactions reveal that there are no direct answers to the questions haunting the fans after Infinity War.

These reactions also reveal that there are two post-credit scenes and one of which is the 'best part of the film.' The story is 'self-contained.' Michael Pena's Luis is a scene-stealer. Rudd sings karaoke and Stan Lee's cameo is the best one so far.

Here are some responses -

I thought @realmichaelpena stole the show. @Tip was great. They need to give the X-Cons their own movie.  is my second favorite franchise.

— The Extraordinary Xilla (@BlogXilla) June 23, 2018

I always have some nitpicky, snarky crap to say and I’m coming up empty with #AntManAndTheWasp. It’s a darn blast. I laughed SO much and... pshttt... where there’s a good man, there’s an even better woman  pic.twitter.com/nM5aOgkHdz

— Remake Ash Crossan (@AshCrossan) June 23, 2018

ANT-MAN AND THE WASP is probably the closest Marvel will ever get to #nicecore. there’s no villain! just... mild impediments. And teamwork! I love teamwork.

everyone says “quantum” a lot, and then they joke *about* how everyone says “quantum” a lot. fun, funny, and forgettable.

— david ehrlich (@davidehrlich) June 23, 2018

ANT-MAN AND THE WASP is for sure an upgrade from the first film (I didn’t love the first Ant-Man). Lilly’s Wasp has at least the same, or probably more, action scenes than Rudd’s Ant-Man.

Also: Michael Peña has a scene halfway through that brings the house down.

— Mike Ryan (@mikeryan) June 23, 2018

#AntManAndTheWasp is a freaking blast! Absolutely hysterical and the effects a incredible!!! Definitely see it in 3D! Also, my fav Stan Lee cameo ever! pic.twitter.com/C0oadNWz6M

— Jenna Busch (@JennaBusch) June 23, 2018

The movie has some surprising heart, great action, lots of laughs. If you liked the first film, you will be pleasantly surprised with this sequel.

— Peter Sciretta (@slashfilm) June 23, 2018

A tiny take: #AntManAndTheWasp was a total blast. Romantic, energetic and a lot of fun. @MrPeytonReed left unchained and left to his own devices is glorious and totally bonkers and brilliant. pic.twitter.com/QZ8okR76eG

— Drew Taylor (@DrewTailored) June 23, 2018

#AntManAndTheWasp is cool and all, but the end credit scene is the best part of the whole film and the only thing I can think about right now.

— Kylie Erica Mar (@KylieEricaMar) June 23, 2018

Ant-Man and The Wasp is Marvel's best sequel since The Winter Solider. @EvangelineLilly is one of my new favorite super heroes. @MrPeytonReed knocked it out of the park!! Tremendous movie!

— Brandon Davis (@BrandonDavisBD) June 23, 2018

Ant-Man and the Wasp is scheduled to release on July 6.