When I first saw Tom Holland as "Spider-Man" in the brief minutes in the third installment of "Captain America", I couldn't believe how authentic and fresh his performance was. I was wanting more after seeing him for the first time. Now, fast-forward to the first film of his very own, 2017's "Spider-Man: Homecoming". This film gave audiences a much more in depth take on the web-
slinging hero we all know and love.
The sequel to "Homecoming", is much more action-packed, a dazzling spectacle than the first one. This film tops all other "Spider-Man" films before this because it has more to offer fans and more than "Homecoming". It's a fun and thrilling conclusion to the collectively known trove of Marvel films as the "Infinity Saga".
I can't think of anyone more suited to direct a "Spider-Man" none other than returning from the film's first installment, Jon Watts. I had never heard of Watts before "Homecoming", but now, he's a director that is truly a gifted talent at crafting films like these two films. With this sequel, he does so much more than the first film. He crafts another delightfully entertaining film, but it has more than what "Homecoming" did.
On top of finding a director that has proven to be very skilled and well suited for the job, "Marvel" found a great actor that plays the web-slinger in a way that is unlike any other actor before him, Tom Holland, to play the web-slinging hero. Holland is no exception. He is truly a unique and fun "Spider-Man".
Alongside Holland, are returning cast members: Zendaya, who plays "Michelle aka MJ" and Jacob Batalon, who plays Peter's best friend Ned. Zendaya and Batalon are as joyous and likeable as ever. They are just as enjoyable and fun as Holland and that goes without saying. Newcomer to the "MCU" is Jake Gyllenhaal as "Quentin Beck aka Mysterio." Gyllenhaal, like Michael Keaton in the first film, is another fantastic villain and another great addition to the "MCU". He adds originality, a great chemistry between the characters and perspective that is all the more entertaining.
We also get to see the return of Nick Fury (Samuel L. Jackson) and Maria Hill (Cobie Smolders). Though they aren't really an integral part of this movie they still appear in the film just as viberant and mission oriented as ever.
Making another appearance in the "Spider-Man" films is Jon Faverau as Happy Hogan, Tony Starks' best friend and security guard- or former. Favreau is as charming as ever with his character, especially with standout moments with Holland and Peter Parker's aunt May (Played once again by Marisa Tomei.)
Once again returning to score the new film, is Michael Giacchino. Giacchino first came to the "Marvel" scene with "Homecoming". He adds another great score that is a viberant and jazzy as it keeps the film very much alive.
Being set in a "post-snap" world, this film answers all questions we've had since "Endgame". This sequel is not only one of the best "Marvel" sequels, it's one of the best "Spider-Man" movies, period. This is definitely a must see if you're a fan of the "Superhero" film genre and whether you don't prefer "Marvel" or you prefer the rival "DC Comics' Extended Universe".
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Rate: A
Director: Jon Watts
Starring: Tom Holland, Zendaya, Jake Gyllenhaal, Samuel L. Jackson, Cobie Smolders, Marisa Tomei, Jacob Batalon
MPAA Rating: PG-13(for sci-fi action violence, some language and brief suggestive comments)
Runtime: 2 Hours & 10 Minutes
Synopsis: Peter Parker returns in Spider-Man: Far From Home, the next chapter of the Spider-Man: Homecoming series! Our friendly neighborhood Super Hero decides to join his best friends Ned, MJ, and the rest of the gang on a European vacation. However, Peter's plan to leave super heroics behind for a few weeks are quickly scrapped when he begrudgingly agrees to help Nick Fury uncover the mystery of several elemental creature attacks, creating havoc across the continent!
