The Start of Another Phase of the Marvel Cinematic Universe Although "Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania" promised to be a vibrant continuation of the franchise, I ended up feeling disappointed after watching the film. The choppy narrative and the lack of drama that had been promised in the trailers made the movie a letdown for me personally. This is a clear case of inflated expectations — expectations that were fueled by a genuinely strong trailer. Let me start by criticizing the screenplay. It feels as though the writers failed to fully develop the film’s potential and lost sight of how relevant the story should be within the broader Marvel Cinematic Universe. Time and again, the focus shifts to trivial intrigues and purely situational plot twists. This approach might have worked if it had been paired with something truly grand in scale. Viewers were promised an epic confrontation between the new antagonist, Kang, and Ant-Man along with his team. Instead, we are introduced to several new, forgettable characters cracking crude jokes about “how many holes someone has,” while one well-known comic book villain is reduced to a complete joke. One of the film’s major flaws is its uneven presentation. The movie awkwardly oscillates between drama and trashy comedy, creating a confused overall impression. At times, it feels as though the film cannot decide what genre it wants to be, and this indecision significantly lowers the quality of the project, dragging it down to rock bottom. The biggest disappointment for me, however, was the underwhelming portrayal of Kang the Conqueror. The way the character was announced by the creators and presented in the trailers bears little resemblance to what we ultimately see on screen. His motivation is poorly developed. To be fair, Jonathan Majors clearly gave his best effort, and there are no real complaints about his performance — the issues lie with the character itself. Kang turns out to be dull and is forgotten almost five minutes after the film ends. The familiar heroes did not impress either: Ant-Man (Paul Rudd), the Wasp (Evangeline Lilly), the Pym family (Michael Douglas and Michelle Pfeiffer), and Scott Lang’s daughter (Kathryn Newton). Trite dialogue, motion for the sake of motion, and uninspired plot devices leave no room for genuine drama, even though the film launches a new chapter of the MCU and was marketed as a large-scale epic. That said, credit must be given to the visual effects team. Visually, the film looks excellent. The Quantum Realm is colorful and expansive, capable of surprising viewers with its scale and dazzling palette. The creators’ imagination shines through in their depiction of this strange, microscopic world. Overall, "Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania" is clearly not a worthy entry in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Weak drama, an underdeveloped screenplay, and a largely forgettable plot prevent it from standing out among other MCU projects. Fans of the universe will likely want to see it for themselves, but they should be prepared for a lingering sense of disappointment after the credits roll. 6 out of 10