Weekend Movie Guide: 'Ant-Man And The Wasp,' 'Whitney' And More

Marvel fans are in for a big treat this weekend as Paul Rudd’s character Ant-Man continues his adventures in “Ant-Man And The Wasp.” This time around he is joined by his super heroine ally, Wasp, played by Evangeline Lilly.

Also headed to theaters are “The First Purge,” which stars Marisa Tomei as a sociologist testing a radical theory about lawlessness, and “Sorry To Bother You,” in which Lakeith Stanfield plays a young protagonist with high aims despite his limited resources.

In the documentary genre, “Whitney” shines as it chronicles the life and music of the late superstar Whitney Houston.

Here's what to see and what to skip this weekend:

Movies Out This Weekend

“Ant-Man and the Wasp” — Paul Rudd, Evangeline Lilly, directed by Peyton Reed

Paul Rudd reprises his role as Ant-Man, the superhero who’s capable of shrinking in scale while increasing in strength. Also returning is Evangeline Lilly to take up the mantle of the Wasp, along with Peyton Reed as director of the movie.

In the sequel to the 2015 film, Ant-Man’s alter-ego Scott Lang (Rudd) has just spent two years under heavily-monitored house arrest after breaking a number of international laws. But once Wasp’s alter-ego Hope Van Dyne (Lilly) and her father, Dr. Hank Pym (Michael Douglas), present Lang with an extremely urgent mission, he must find a way to aid the father-daughter duo.

Check out Patch's no-spoiler review of the film.

See it. Lighthearted and highly entertaining, the sequel has loads of fun infused with the spellbinding charisma of Rudd and Lilly.

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“Whitney” — Whitney Houston, Bobbi Kristina Brown, Bobby Brown, directed by Kevin Macdonald

This documentary celebrates the life, music and legacy of the late superstar Whitney Houston. Supported by a myriad of never-before-seen home movies and revealing interviews with three dozen family members, "Whitney” also attempts to unpack the mystery behind her troubled personal life and her shocking death at the age of 48.

See it. It’s a well-crafted, intimate, and insightful portrait of the iconic Whitney Houston.

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“The First Purge” — Marisa Tomei, Y’lan Noel, directed by Gerard McMurray

The fourth installment in the dystopian “Purge” franchise is the origin story of America’s 12 hours of annual lawlessness in which all crimes (including murder) are legal during course of a single night.

The prequel begins with New Founding Fathers of America (NFFA) having been elected to power after a period of civil unrest. Determined to curb the nation’s socio-economic problems, the new political party decides to test the theory of renowned scientist Dr. Updale (Marisa Tomei).

Updale believes that giving citizens the opportunity to take the law into their hands will result in social stability and tests her theory out on a housing project in Staten Island, New York. However, its residents soon become outraged over the unimaginable experiment.

Skip it. The movie tries too hard to explain the necessity of legalized chaos. By the end, it feels vague and incoherent.

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“Sorry to Bother You” — Lakeith Stanfield, Tessa Thompson, directed by Boots Riley

Writer-director Boots Riley’s comedy about self-discovery stars Lakeith Stanfield as an ambitious young man with limited means, who is determined to become successful in life.

When Cassius Green (Stanfield) stumbles into his job as a telemarketer, he quickly learns a few tricks of trade from his co-worker Langston (Danny Glover) and rises through the ranks to become the company’s top power-caller.

However, as he climbs the ladder of success, Green starts questioning his integrity. Is he blinded by greed? Is he selling himself out?

See it. Riley’s first directorial feature is a blast of unbridled creativity with a story that is full of surprises.

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First Photo: Evangeline Lily and Paul Rudd attend a press conference of "Ant-Man And The Wasp" (Photo Courtesy of Marvel/Disney)