Life and career

Reed was born in Raleigh, North Carolina and attended the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Reed directed the motion pictures Bring It On, Down with Love, and The Break-Up; all comedy films. He has also acted in small roles in some films including his own and has written a few original songs for his soundtracks. He has also produced a few music videos.

Reed directed the 2008 film Yes Man, starring Jim Carrey. Yes Man is an adaptation of Danny Wallace's autobiography about his decision to say "yes" to whatever offer, invitation, challenge, and opportunity that are presented to him.

Reed replaced Edgar Wright as the director of Ant-Man. Prior to joining the production of Ant-Man, Reed was slated to direct a Brian Epstein biopic, titled The Fifth Beatle. However, his commitment to the superhero film forced him to part ways with The Fifth Beatle. Reed will direct the Ant-Man sequel Ant-Man and the Wasp, scheduled for a 2018 release.

Reed is married and lives in the Los Angeles area.

Filmography

Feature films

• Bring It On (2000)
• Down with Love (2003)
• The Break-Up (2006)
• Yes Man (2008)
• Ant-Man (2015)
• Ant-Man and the Wasp (2018)

Television

• Back to the Future (1991)
• The Computer Wore Tennis Shoes (1995 remake)
• The Love Bug (1997 remake)
• The Weird Al Show (1997)
• Mr. Show with Bob and David (5 episodes of Season 4, 1998)
• Upright Citizens Brigade (2000)
• Cashmere Mafia (2008; pilot)
• The Goodwin Games (2012)

Documentaries / Short films

• Back to the Future: The Ride (Screenwriter) (1991)
• The Secrets of the Back to the Future Trilogy (1990)
• Through The Eyes Of Forrest Gump (Making Of) (1994)

Commercials

• "Pretty Khaki" (for GAP, 2/28/2005)

Reception

Film	Rotten Tomatoes	Metacritic	CinemaScore	Budget	Box office
Bring It On	63% (117 reviews)	52 (31 reviews)	B+	$28 million	$90.4 million
Down with Love	60% (169 reviews)	52 (39 reviews)	C+	$35 million	$39.5 million
The Break-Up	33% (189 reviews)	45 (37 reviews)	C+	$52 million	$205 million
Yes Man	46% (151 reviews)	46 (30 reviews)	A-	$70 million	$223.2 million
Ant-Man	80% (249 reviews)	64 (43 reviews)	A	$130 million	$519.4 million

[ Source: Wikipedia ]