Spider-Man: No Way Home
Recap
For the first time in the cinematic history of Spider-Man, our friendly neighborhood hero's identity is revealed, bringing his Super Hero responsibilities into conflict with his normal life and putting those he cares about most at risk. When he enlists Doctor Strange’s help to restore his secret, the spell tears a hole in their world, releasing the most powerful villains who’ve ever fought a Spider-Man in any universe. Now, Peter will have to overcome his greatest challenge yet, which will not only forever alter his own future but the future of the Multiverse.
Spoiler Level: Mostly None
Review
For over a year now, there has been a lot of hype around Spider-Man: No Way Home, especially after seeing the return of villains from the pre-MCU Spider-Man films. And with the hype comes a LOT of speculation: What will it entail? Will it impact the MCU in a significant way? Is it just as good (if not better) than Avengers: Endgame?
I am more of a casual fan of Spider-Man. I enjoy the character a lot, but he’s not always the hero I’ve been drawn to. That said, Raimi and Maguire’s Spider-Man trilogy was the Marvel superhero film I grew up with (it came out when I was in high school), so it has a special meaning for me, even if the character doesn’t.
But I’m here to tell you that the hype is not only worth it, but it also exceeds anything you may have prepared yourself for.
Final Thoughts
Whenever I review a movie that is invested in the history of a character or a story that exists outside of itself, I try to keep a critical and open mind to it. I usually ask myself, “Would this movie still be a great film if it stands on its own without prior knowledge of anything related to it?”. But for this movie, it’s nearly impossible to do that and that is because Spider-Man: No Way Home is definitely written for the die-hard and casual fans of all the Spider-Man films, especially those who grew up with the pre-MCU films. It’s definitely a movie for all MCU fans but is also a personal fan appreciation film from Marvel and Sony for those who have been with the Spider-Man films since the Maguire saga. There are many reasons why you should watch this movie, but the good news is, you only need one to enjoy it just as much as any other superhero film. This movie may end up being the gold standard for superhero films.
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Spider-Man No Way Home: A Dynamic Movie About Second Chances
- Writing - 9.5/109.5/10
- Storyline - 10/1010/10
- Acting - 10/1010/10
- Music - 10/1010/10
- Production - 9/109/10