Spider-Man: Homecoming (2017)
Rated PG-13
Starring Tom Holland, Michael Keaton, Jon Favreau, Robert Downey Jr.
Directed by Jon Watts
The Story:
Peter Parker (Holland) is trying to adjust to life as Spider-Man all the while waiting for the next call-up to something big by Tony Stark (Downey Jr.). When he discovers that a new bad guy, the Vulture (Keaton) is up to something really big, Peter gets tired of being ignored while he tries to enlist help, so he tackles it on his own. Needless to say, his web-slinging and high school problems are going to cause more problems than your typical high schooler has to endure.
Welcome home to the Marvel Cinematic Universe Spidey!
The deal that allowed Marvel Studios to use Spider-Man pays off huuuuuuge for Sony as they craft the best Spider-Man film so far.
For those of you that loved the Raimi trilogy...or at least Part 2, you're welcome to think that's the best Spider-Man ever.
I never cared for Tobey in the role, nor Dunst as M.J.
I much preferred Garfield's take in the role, but those films weren't without their flaws.
Now along comes Homecoming.
Holland is quickly winning me over as Peter/Spidey.
It also helps that Keaton's Vulture is an impressive and logical foe to set this whole thing up, and he is great as the film's bad guy.
Are there flaws?
Probably.
Am I willing to overlook those?
Absolutely.
The biggest complaint I could see is the characterizations of most of Peter's supporting cast.
I simply remember: this is the Marvel Cinematic Universe, not the comics.
Then yeah, I'm good.
What else can I say at this point?
1) The Spider-Man theme song makes an appearance.
2) Possibly the best ending of any Marvel movie.
3) There are indeed 2 scenes that appear after the credits.
I highly encourage you to stick around for both!
Congratulations to all involved, I'm now going to type what I thought unthinkable just 2 short months ago...
Sorry Guardians of the Galaxy Vol 2.... there's a new favorite movie of the year in town!
Good luck Thor: Ragnarok... you've got your work cut out for you.
Final Grade: A
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