Showing posts with label Spider-Man. Show all posts
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Tuesday, July 30, 2019

Spider-Man: Far From Home (SPOILERS)

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I LOVE LED ZEPPELIN...

After the emotional roller coaster Infinity War and Endgame took us fans on over the course of 2018 and 2019, the MCU decided to press down on the break and takes things slow with a little adventure starring our friendly-neighborhood Spider-Man...or is he Iron Man? Anyway, with the release of Spider-Man: Far From Home, Tom Holland's tenure as the web-slinging superhero continues to grow. It's safe to say that he's here to stay, at least for now. That being said, how does his latest venture stack up? Surprisingly not that well if I'm going to be honest. While the film has received incredible praise elsewhere, I cannot find myself enjoying this film as much. Let's start with what I did like about and then get into why Spider-Man: Far From Home is one of the most disappointing films of the year and one of my least favorite Spider-Man films by far:

UPS
  1. The cast is great, even if they're stuck with not so great material. Tom Holland remains as endearing as ever as the titular hero even if the movie fails to reward his efforts. Jacob Batalon may not have been given as much to do this time around, but he still remains just as lovable as he was in Homecoming. If I had to pick two real standouts aside from the one I'll mention in my next UP, I'd have to go with Zendaya as MJ and Tony Revolori as Flash. Zendaya really gets time to shine this time around, and the romance between MJ and Peter is easily far superior to the practically non-existent one between him and Liz. Flash really surprised me in the best possible way. As opposed to the stuck-up, one dimensional jackass he was in Homecoming, Far From Home dials back on his jerkiness to add more layers to his character, making him more likable and even sympathetic when you witness the little moments that detail the relationship with his parents. Now of course, there is one who stood above them all, and that's none other than...
  2. Jake Gyllenhal as Mysterio. Going into the movie, the sole thing that absolutely sold me on this film was how Gyllenhal would portray this classic villain, and boy did he deliver. Despite the awkward reveal of his true nature and his rather lazy motivation, Gyllenhal's performance allows the character to really shine, making him charming and likable when he puts on the facade of a noble, charismatic hero then twisting it around to reveal the true slimeball he is at heart. Of course, the scene where he throws Peter into a whirlwind of mind-trip illusions is easily one of the most unique and inventive sequences in the entire MCU and he manages to do something no other villain has done in a Spider-Man film by revealing Peter's identity to the world! Yeah, Mysterio truly left his mark.
  3. It is and forever will be a true, honest to God blessing to have J.K. Simmons back as J. Jonah Jameson. At the end of the day, he truly is irreplaceable.
DOWNS
  1. This movie hasn't really changed Peter in my eyes. By the end, he still remains the same young, dorky, happy-go-lucky kid that he was back in Civil War. He hasn't matured, he hasn't felt the weight of consequence, and he certainly hasn't learned that with great power comes great responsibility, which is ridiculous since I felt Homecoming did such a great job in that regard. If I'm going to be frank, Mysterio was only delaying the inevitable by revealing his identity since Peter did such a terrible job keeping it a secret in the first place. All in all, this allows me to jump into my second point...
  2. Not letting Spider-Man come into his own. It's nice to see him integrated into the MCU, but can't we have a movie that's just about Spider-Man and not feel the need to connect it to the overall universe. I mean, I like all the appearances from characters like Nick Fury or the Skrulls, but I came here to watch Spider-Man, not see set-up for the next string of movies coming in Phase Four. And finally, stop comparing him to Tony! When going into this, I was interested to see how Peter would process Tony's death and how that would affect his story going forward, but the direction the movie went with was not something I ended up being fond of. Again, it all comes down to the fact that the producers of this film don't seem to want to let Peter become a hero on his own, relying on the need to compare him to Tony and make it out like it's his destiny to take his place instead of being...well, you know, SPIDER-MAN! What's worst of all is that they seemed to get the memo and show a scene in which Peter and Happy have a heartfelt talk about how Peter should not get riled up over trying to live up to Tony and instead be his own hero. It was such a great scene and gave me hope that this would truly shape Peter into the hero he was always meant to be...and then Happy blasted AC/DC and it all flatlined again. 
  3. It may just be me, but it seems like the characters were written to be quip machines. Of course, not every character is like that, but I found it very distracting that every single scene has a character saying or doing something that was meant to usher in laughter. Of course, this being the MCU, it was inevitable that we were going to be showered with a dose of humor, but still, for every joke and quip, I think there needed to be more room for more dramatic moments that allowed the characters to show off more facets to their personalities, and that simply wasn't there. 
OVERALL
Apologies for my mini rant of sorts. I just wasn't pleased with how this film turned out and feel that the MCU is taking Spidey in a direction that doesn't do him justice. With the bombshell the movie left us with in the first post-credit scene, I hope we can get a more personal and dramatic story that allows Tom Holland's acting chops to kick in full gear and give us all the heart and soul we have come to expect from a Spider-Man film because as of right now, I'm just not feeling it. 

And that's it for this post, guys. Tune in for more coming your way :)

Monday, January 28, 2019

Retro-Reviews: Spider-Man (PS4/SPOILERS)


When you help someone, you help everyone...

If you've followed this blog or know me at all, then it's practically common knowledge by now that I am a huge fan of Spider-Man, or at least Peter Parker. That being said, what isn't clear to many is what I consider to be the perfect Spider-Man story, or at least the one that I think is the best and my all-time favorite. For a while, I actually didn't have one. Each Spider-Man story had their strengths and weaknesses, some better than others, but all had something to like about them, at least for me. I couldn't really give you a definitive answer...that is, until I played this game. When I first saw all the advertising, I was intrigued by what I saw, but unfortunately, being someone who primarily played on Xbox, I wasn't too keen on investing in a PS4 for one single game, so it seemed like I would never get the chance to play through it. Well, my birthday changed all that :) As I played through, my love for the game grew tremendously the more I swung through New York City and became immersed in the story and characters of Peter's world. By the time I finished, I didn't feel like I was playing as Spider-Man, I felt like I was the web-slinger himself. Overall, this game is for me the perfect Spider-Man story and would easily be the best movie if it ever were translated to screen, so let's dive into why I feel this way and address the one minor flaw to be found: 

UPS
  1. Spider-Man/Peter Parker is perfectly translated to this game. Not only is he perfectly designed and Yuri Lowenthal provides excellent voicework, but the developers of this game have simply nailed the core aspect of this character. He is funny, likable, and relatable in all the right ways, and what really makes him stand out is his heroic and caring soul. This game really puts Peter through some really tough ordeals, and it's all the more rewarding to see him rise above the challenges he faces. As perfect as Spidey is though, he's not alone...
  2. His entire supporting cast were nailed as well. MJ takes a much more active role in this game than she has ever had in any other medium, while J. Jonah Jameson is never seen but always felt thanks to the bombastic and hilarious podcasts that turn up multiple times during the game. Likewise, Harry Osborn isn't present in the game, but the side missions involving him make him feel as if he is just as involved in the story as anyone else...until you realize that he does in fact play a VERY important part, one that will no doubt play out further in the future. Ultimately, the real standouts for me are Miles and Aunt May. Miles has gotten quite the track record as of late, and this game provides him his own origin story while also having him play a part in the overarching narrative, sharing touching moments with Peter that really play on the dynamic these two characters will share later on. Now, as for Aunt May, well...we'll get to her...
  3. Spidey's rogues gallery gets superb treatment as well. To start off, Norman Osborn is present in this game, and while he isn't donning any green yet, he still retains his devious, ruthless businessman persona while also holding a touch of humanity within him. Furthermore, the Sinister Six are given awesome designs and fun boss battles that make them entertaining adversaries to face, but the real masters of villainy here are the game's primary antagonists: Doc Ock and Mister Negative. To date, this may be the best interpretation of the Master Planner that we've had since Alfred Molina's take in Spider-Man 2, largely due to his fleshed out character arc, personal relationship to Peter, and the fact that the game does a tremendous job of making you feel for him, almost to the point where you are dreading the moment he starts to become who we all know he's destined to be. Overall, these villains join the incredibly large cast of wonderfully crafted characters that this game presents. 
  4. The whole world of New York City. Swinging through this city is one of the most awe-inspiring things to do in this game, as there is so much detail put into every aspect of this large world that you could easily get lost swinging around. 
  5. The emotion....good lord, the emotion! What really sets this game apart from others for me is that it is filled to the brim with genuine, heartfelt emotion. No where is this more clear than when Peter makes the gut-wrenching choice to let Aunt May die (yes SHE DIES!!!) so that the rest of the city can be saved. Throughout the game, you will feel joy and despair, you'll laugh and you'll cry, and all the while, you'll be playing through the whole thing with a big smile on your face. 
DOWNS
  1. Some side missions get a little repetitive and boring. Of particular note is the ones where you have to match a bunch of electrical pieces together and the warehouse battles where you face up to six waves of enemies. Every once in a while, they're not so bad, but they really don't make you want to do it multiple times throughout. 
OVERALL
Spider-Man (PS4) is practically a video game masterpiece, a word I try not to use lightly. If you love Spider-Man just as much as I do, then this game is the right fit for you.

And that's it for this post, guys. Tune in for more on the way :)

Sunday, December 30, 2018

Spider-Man: Into The Spider-Verse (SPOILERS)

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Spider-Man is my favorite superhero. I believe that has been firmly established by now. However, I am mainly pertaining to Peter Parker and realize that there are so many more Spider-People out there, among them being Miles Morales. Overall, my knowledge of the character isn't as extensive as that of Peter, but I have always found him to be a cool character and a worthy successor to the former. When I learned that this movie was going to be based on him, I was excited. However, the movie has gradually changed since it was first announced, with it being revealed that it was not only about Miles but about the entire multiverse of Spider-People. This includes Spider-Gwen, Spider-Noir, and so many more. Now, given that this was thought to be a Miles movie, was the addition of all these other Spider-Folk necessary? Probably not. Is that a bad thing? In this case, absolutely not! This movie is fun, inventive, and unique, bringing a real breath of fresh air to those who felt the Spider-Man franchise needed to shake things up. Let's see what made Into The Spider-Verse work and what (if anything) didn't:

UPS
  1. Miles is great. Despite the plethora of Spider-People in this film, Miles still retains his place as the main character of the story, which is just splendid given that he is cool, likable, and has a great character arc all brought home by a great design, solid dynamics with the other characters (especially Peter, Gwen, and his father and uncle,) and Shameik Moore's excellent vocal performance. Overall, I really enjoyed the way he was depicted and found his story to be just as triumphant and fulfilling as Peter's. Speaking of which...
  2. The original Wall-Crawling Web Slinger is spectacular. At first glance, I didn't think that I was on board with the way he was depicted since I wasn't sure Jake Johnson's voice quite fit. By the time the movie came along, Johnson and this version of Spidey really won me over due to how different he is from what we are used to. His life is a mess, he's a deadbeat cynic, and he ultimately has really lost his way. This movie is all about building up Peter just as it does with Miles, and we watch his arc unfold without having Miles fall to the sidelines, which is genuinely appreciated by me.
  3. The other Spiders were fun additions to the cast, and thankfully didn't eat up too much screentime than what was necessary. What's even better is that there isn't one clear standout; all of them are so different and unique that there really isn't a way to choose between them.
  4. The villains. For me, these guys were the most surprising thing about the whole movie. While I was firmly on board with Kingpin being the main antagonist, I didn't think he could ever reach the heights set by Vincent D'Onofrio in Daredevil, which makes it even crazier to see that he not only matches that, but can prove to be even darker by killing the Peter Parker in Miles' universe and having a tragic backstory that shapes his goals in the movie. In addition to him, we have the Prowler, who provides a hefty amount of emotional drama for Miles while also having a kickass design and Mahershala Ali's voice. Alongside them are a female version of Doctor Octopus, Tombstone (who is Kingpin's hitman, which I think is a nice touch,) and a bunch of other classic baddies that serve their purpose well. They may not be the standouts, but they more than fulfill their roles. 
  5. I think this article speaks for itself...
DOWNS
There really isn't anything to mention. I would have preferred a Miles solo movie but what we got more than made up for that. 

OVERALL
I loved Into The Spider-Verse. It's definitely one of my favorite Spider-Man movies by far, maybe even up there with some of the best live-action ones.

And that's it for this post, guys. Tune in for my Best of 2018 list to close out the year and then it's onto 2019.

Friday, August 11, 2017

Top 10 Marvel Films (SPOILERS)


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Comic Book magic was made when Marvel came about. Along with DC, it's at the top of the line when it comes to superheroes and comic books. Now of course, it's not all about the comics, as there are many adaptations that were made as well, from movies, to TV shows, to video games. A while back, I did a list of my top 5 favorite Marvel films. This list is an updated expansion, with new additions as well as spots being changed here and there. Now without further adieu, let's begin the list with the man himself :)

TheAvengers2012Poster.jpg Avengers Age of Ultron poster.jpg 10. The Avengers and Avengers: Age of Ultron: Yes they tie, and this won't be the only tie either! I just loved these movies, but I think they're both equally as great as each other. The first Avengers did a great job setting the Avengers up and each of them shared great dynamics with each other. It also had a terrific villain in the posterboy for MCU villainy, Loki, and overall provided a satisfying experience for everything that Phase One of the MCU was building towards while planting the seeds for the future. On the other hand, Age of Ultron is one of the more divisive entries in the MCU, what with all the clunky setup for Infinity War and the unnecessary Hulk/Black Widow romance, but putting that aside, you have a pretty solid movie that did everything a sequel should do: it further developed the characters, fleshed out their backstories, heightened the stakes, produced a great villain in Ultron, and introduced terrific new characters in Vision, Scarlet Witch, and Quicksilver. Now for what I love about both of them is the strong team dynamic between the Avengers, the performances from each of their actors, the action, the humor, and the fact that they're both just so damn fun. They are both entertaining experiences that will be remembered for what they brought to the table, and I hope Infinity War does just as well in that regard.
Best Moment: The Avengers: Avengers Assemble
Avengers: Age of Ultron: Lifting Thor's Hammer
X2 poster.jpg 9. X2: X-Men United: A lot of people love this movie, and for good reason. The stakes were higher, the relationships of the original characters were further developed, and new characters and elements were introduced to help build the world and story. To see the X-Men having to work together with Magneto to fight a common enemy in Stryker provided an intriguing dynamic that gave us interesting character moments between them. It also fleshed out Wolverine's backstory and delivered a memorable character in Nightcrawler, who provided one of the most memorable opening scenes in comic book movie history.
Best Moment: The Mansion Attack
Captain America The Winter Soldier.jpg 8. Captain America: The Winter Soldier: Ah yes, everyone knows this one. This film is considered by many to be one of the best MCU films of all time. While I do think it's a little overrated (largely because the final battle is a little underwhelming to me and the Nick Fury twist is a cheap move,) I still think it's a damn good movie and must respect its importance in the MCU. Chris Evans gives a fantastic performance as Captain America, Scarlett Johansen kills it as Black Widow, Anthony Mackie proves to be a great addition as the Falcon, Robert Redford brings a subtle menace as Alexander Pierce, and the Winter Soldier provides probably one of the most deep and personal conflicts in all of comic book movie history. All in all, it's a thoroughly intense and thought-provoking film unlike anything the MCU has made before that time.
Best Moment: The Highway Battle
X-MenfilmPoster.jpg 7. X-Men: As great as X2 is, it just can't top the original for me. Now the story for this movie is pretty simple for the most part, but the cast and crew really make the most of it. This movie is fun, intense, and just so entertaining the whole way through. Each character in the movie really gets the chance to shine here, and Magneto is at his villainous best as well. Also, that opening scene is legendary and really needs to be seen to be believed.
Best Moment: The Opening Scene
Official poster shows the title hero Deadpool in his traditional red and black suit and mask with his hands forming a heart, and the film's name above him with credits and billing below him. 6. Deadpool: What can I say about this movie that hasn't already said? The Merc with a Mouth has not done so well in cinema during the past, but this movie goes to great lengths to rectify that mistake and boy do they deliver. This movie is about as hilarious, over-the-top, and downright crazy as it should be, and Ryan Reynolds kills it in the role, being just as perfect as the comic design. Now while the plot may be a little too simplistic and Ajax may not be the greatest of villains (seriously, we really don't care about your name,) it's Deadpool, what's not to love?
Best Moment: Deadpool vs. Colossus
Official poster shows the Avengers team factions which led by Iron Man and Captain America, confronting each other by looking each other, with the film's slogan above them, and the film's title, credits, and release date below them. 5. Captain America: Civil War: Overrated? Yeah, maybe a bit. But no one can deny the sheer epic scope and impact this movie truly has. Robert Downey Jr. and Chris Evans provide epic performances, the emotions are souring, and the stakes are high. Plus, this movie finally brings Spider-Man into the MCU, introduces a great addition in Black Panther, and has one of the best villains in the entire MCU with Zemo, who does something no one, not even Loki, could do: he beat the Avengers by tearing them apart from the inside. This is a regular human being we're talking about here! Overall, while this movie may not be the very best the MCU has offered, it is indeed the one that changed everything and gives Infinity War some major competition to top.
Best Moment: The Final Battle
Spider-Man Homecoming poster.jpg 4. Spider-Man: Homecoming: It's been a while since Spidey has found his footing in cinema, but the MCU has fixed that problem and finally found a place for him to stay. Now while it may not be the definitive cinematic take on the story of Spider-Man, Tom Holland proves to be the definitive live-action Spider-Man, Vulture is a great villain, and this movie is about as fun and exciting as it needs to be. Overall, it's a great take on the wall-crawler and I look forward to seeing his adventures in the future.
Best Moment: Interrogation Mode
Click here to see my review for "Spider-Man: Homecoming"
The five Guardians, sporting various weapons, arrayed in front of a backdrop of a planet in space with the film's title, credits and slogan.Guardians of the Galaxy Vol 2 poster.jpg 3. Guardians of the Galaxy and Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2: Guardians of the Galaxy should not have worked as well as it did, but with the great character dynamics, a fantastic soundtrack, and an off-the-charts fun factor, it proved be part of the best the MCU has had to offer. Now for all the problems it had, the sequel came along to improve upon that, providing an even better villain, deeper character moments, and high emotional stakes. Now these movies excel at being funny and fun, and together they provide one hell of an experience. To ask if they could be topped by anything else in the MCU going forward is a VERY hard question to answer...and at the moment, I can say it's almost impossible!
Best Moment: Guardians of the Galaxy: "Come and Get Your Love"
Guardians of the Galaxy: Vol. 2: "Come a little bit closer"
Click here to see my review for "Guardians of the Galaxy: Vol. 2"
Logan 2017 poster.jpg 2. Logan: Words cannot describe the emotional brutality this film brings. It's hard to imagine the world of the X-Men without Wolverine, but here we are not only saying goodbye to him, but to Professor X as well. This film is just epic! From Hugh Jackman, Patrick Stewart, and Dafne Keen's breathtaking performances, to the sheer bittersweet beauty of it all, it's just something I can't even begin to express. While X-24 robs away some of the emotional investment that would have been had a different character been used, everything else is perfect, and I wouldn't have asked for any other way to end one era to pave the way towards something new.
Best Moment: "So this is what it feels like..."
Click here for my review for "Logan"

And now, the moment you've all been waiting for, my favorite Marvel movie (or movies), is...

Spider-Man, in his famous suit, crawling over a building, looking towards the viewer, below of him there is New York City and the film's title, credits and release date.Against a New York City background, Spider-Man hugs Mary Jane Watson, with a reflection of Doctor Octopus in Spider-Man's eye as Spider-Man shoots a web. 1. Spider-Man and Spider-Man 2: You all know Spider-Man is my favorite superhero of all time, and as much I love Tom Holland as Spider-Man, Homecoming cannot top the sheer impact Sam Raimi's first film had on me. Spider-Man is not only my favorite Spider-Man movie, but quite possibly my favorite comic book movie of all time. It told the origin story perfectly, set up the world of Spider-Man beautifully, and while Tobey Maguire was topped by Holland as the definitive wall-crawler, almost all the supporting players were nailed. Despite that, I cannot neglect the greatness of Spider-Man 2 either. While I don't think it's as great as everyone makes it out to be, I do see where many of these people are coming from. Maguire gives easily his best performance here and the dynamics he shares with his supporting cast are taken to the next level. It also has a fantastic rendition of the Spider-Man theme song performed by Michael Buble. Oh, and Willem Dafoe and Alfred Molina kick ass as Green Goblin and Dr. Octopus. Now, can Holland top these two in the future? Probably Spider-Man 2, Spider-Man may be a bit more of a challenge, but as it stands, Sam Rami holds the key to producing the definitive version of Spider-Man.
Best Moment: Spider-Man: The death of Uncle Ben
Spider-Man 2: The Train Fight

Well that's it for this list guys. More blogs will be on the way soon! Take care :)

Monday, August 7, 2017

Spider-Man: Homecoming (SPOILERS)

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With Great Power, Comes Great Responsibility...

What better way to start this review than with the words that encapsulate everything about quite possibly my favorite superhero of all time: Spider-Man! I've been a fan of him since I was introduced to him as a boy. Recently, the famous wall crawler has not seen good years in the media. The Raimi movies were cancelled due to disputes with Sony, then the same happened to Marc Webb's Amazing Spider-Man series. In the realm of animation, the awesome The Spectacular Spider-Man series was cancelled and replaced with Ultimate Spider-Man, which has since ended in time for a new series to come soon. To say Spidey hasn't seen good days recently would be a massive understatement. However, the MCU has been able to reach a licensing agreement with Sony and have finally brought him into their universe, and the final product has been quite successful. There was promise when he was introduced in Captain America: Civil War, but Homecoming has more than solidified the fact that Spider-Man has finally found a place to stay for however long that may be. That said, is it the truly definitive version that has come to pass? Well, not for me at least. And here is why that is the case:

UPS
  1. Tom Holland is fantastic! Tobey Maguire and Andrew Garfield did great in their takes as Spidey, but Holland may just surpass them as the definitive live-action version of the character. He just feels so natural in the role and really embodies a gawky young teenager trying to balance out his normal life from his life as Spider-Man while also feeling like he's on top of the world thanks to his newfound powers. He really did a spectacular job and I can't wait to see more of his adventures as time goes on. 
  2. The other cast members were great fun as well. Robert Downey Jr. is as amazing as always playing Tony Stark, but here there's a different side to him that I don't think we've seen before; the one where he acts (or at least tries to) like the father Peter never had, with the moment he takes Peter's suit being the highlight of that particular side. Meanwhile, Jacob Batalon does well as Ned, sharing a great dynamic with Holland that more than makes up for the absence of Harry Osborn and providing fantastic comic relief that makes him just as lovable. Laura Harrier also does a great job as Liz Allan, Tony Revolori does his best to make a badly written Flash Thompson work (more on that later,) and Zendaya delivers a unique version of MJ(!?) Marissa Tomei also does fine even if Aunt May doesn't exactly work this time around (more on that later as well,) and Jon Favreau even gets to do more this time around as Happy Hogan, who really gets the chance to shine here. All in all, the cast is great and I loved each and every one of them. Now of course, a good hero would not be complete without a good villain, and thankfully...
  3. Michael Keaton is awesome as the Vulture! While it seems clear that he's stuck with playing characters who dress up as creatures that fly, Keaton just seems to kill it every time. The MCU has started a trend in creating villains that prove just as interesting and memorable as the heroes and aren't named Loki, with Vulture really kicking that into full force! He's got a motive that is compelling and relatable, while providing enough menace to be a genuine threat, and the twist revealing him as Liz's father was extremely effective and unexpected, raising the stakes for Peter and making things extremely personal. Also, his theme song KICKS ASS!!!
  4. The tone really fits the film. It's got an upbeat feeling that works well with the high school setting and with Spidey's antics whenever the Vulture isn't involved. This movie is also very, very funny. A thing I like about the MCU, one thing I feel they excel at, is the humor, and this movie does that exceptionally well. All in all, this movie did a good job making you feel good, which I believe a Spider-Man movie should always carry with it. 
  5. This movie, here more than anywhere else, is where I feel they captured the idea of Peter learning that with great power, comes great responsibility perfectly. Throughout the movie, Peter feels like he can do almost anything with his new powers, but he soon realizes that some things are too big to handle, even for Spider-Man. By the end, Peter learns that he should stick to what he's truly capable of doing instead of trying to be bigger than he actually is. And that is something we can all truly relate and inspire to.
DOWNS
  1. The romance just didn't really go anywhere for the most part. I'm not saying it had to be a primary focus of the movie, but much like "Wonder Woman," I think it needed more time to grow. Oh well, I guess we'll see where Peter goes with Michelle...or MJ?
  2. The suit doesn't really work for me. It just seems too animated and the technical stuff was too much (but I did like "Karen.") For all intents and purposes, all I'm going to say is sometimes, less is more. The suit introduced at the end looked pretty sick though. 
  3. Remember how I said Tony Revolori and Marisa Tomei did fine despite problems with the way their characters were written, well that's all that could be said because Flash Thompson and Aunt May were written all wrong to me. While I understand why they portrayed them the way they did, it's just not who they are. Flash is someone Peter could never stand up to, only doing so because of the newfound confidence his powers had given him. Once that happens, the tension between the two starts to lessen as time goes on, with the two even gaining a begrudging respect for one another. Here, he's a rich jerk who wants to be better than Peter at his own game, which makes his rivalry with Peter totally different and much less interesting. In the case of Aunt May, I was already queasy about her when she was introduced in "Civil War," but just like it did with convincing me that Holland is the definitive Spider-Man, "Homecoming" unfortunately convinced me that this Aunt May just isn't going to work for me. While I'm not saying Aunt May has to be ugly or anything, it just doesn't feel right seeing her portrayed as a middle-aged diva who is hit on by pretty much every guy that's not Peter (or Ned.) She may get better with time, same for Flash, but as of right now, these two are going to have a hard time topping these two.
OVERALL
Spider-Man: Homecoming is the Spider-Man movie we needed for a long time now. I'm very happy to see that my favorite hero is now in a place where he belongs. Now of course, it's got a few flaws, and while I loved it, it can't top Spider-Man and Spider-Man 2. Thankfully though, it's still amazing and I'm looking forward to seeing Spidey swinging his way back into our theater for Infinity War and beyond.

And now time to close out this blog the only way it should...