Perhaps sensing their audience was growing weary and overwhelmed with Marvel's ever-expanding universe, Ant-Man's creators realized it was time for a smaller, character-driven film. Paul Rudd may not be anyone's definition of a hero, but he's great at playing characters the audience can root for. And with Michael Douglas supplying the dramatic backbone, along with a strong comedic supporting cast, Ant-Man has provided Marvel with something they haven't really pulled off since the first Iron Man—a story you actually care about.