The included screenshots are sourced from a 1080p Blu-ray disc. The film rightly highlights action but doesn't allow action to define it, yielding one of the most well-rounded films of the year and one The MCU films it's in how the action connects to the larger narrative - both within this induvial film and through the larger MCU canon - that drives Action is typical of the franchise in terms of structure and visual delight, but as with so many of With all of those complexities converging onto the screen, the film plays with an evenness and focused sensibility that is a tribute to both the actionĬhoreography and the story's inherent excellence. And even when the story shifts to action, Very intimate and personal despite the expansive roster and seemingly endless infusion of past characters. With all the moving parts the film never feels too heavy or burdened by the massive character roster and sprawling story it tells. Watts and his writers, and the cast, collaborate for a serious exposition that sees the film at once looking forward while acknowledging its richly A few fun asides hint at the realities of the convergence but for the most part The cast, which spans a wide swath of Spider-Man history, is energized with noįeel that anyone is stepping on toes or eager to steal the spotlight. The intimate character interactions with a believable depth. TheĬast manages the complex maneuverings and challenging dramatic arcs with grounded grace, exploring both the broad universe complexities and Instead, the film's dramatic currents, action, and sincere character moments carry the experience. To get out of hand and define the picture. Tonally, this is very much in-line with the other films in the series ( Spider-Man: Homecoming, Spider-Man: Far from Home) with the offbeat characterizations andĪwkward-moment humor, but Director Jon Watts, who has now helmed all three of the Tom Holland Spider-Man films, never allows the fluff Will need some extra help if he's to restore order to the way things once were. Suddenly, Peter is faced with a barrage of bad guys However, the partially cast spell opens a portalįrom other universes that brings those who know Peter Parker and Spider-Man into this world. Strange initiates the spell but stops short ofįulfilling it, believing that Peter has not exhausted all of his avenues for righting the wrongs with MIT. Powers to "fix" the timeline and restore things to be as they were before Mysterio revealed his identity. Strange (Benedict Cumberbatch) for help, requesting that he use his The current against them is so strong that, solely because of their place in the spotlight, they, along with friend Ned (Jacob Batalon), are deniedĪdmission to MIT and, it seems, denied their dreams. Suddenly, Peter Parker (Tom Holland) and his girlfriend MJ (Zendaya) find themselves in the middle of a media blitz and public opinion This film, finds himself faced with, or better said face to face with, an army of familiar favorites in a story that both advances theīrand while saluting the trailblazers that have come before.Īs the film begins, Spider-Man's identity is revealed to the world when Mysterio, via video with his dying breaths, unmasks the hero for the world The past is very much alive here, and the future is still looking very bright for the Tom Holland take on the web slinging superhero as he, in Not that any Marvel or Spider-Man movie needed a shot in the arm, but Spider-Man: No Way Home certainly provides a burst ofĪdrenaline and excitement and a whole lot of nostalgia in one of the best and most dramatically thoughtful and well-conceived franchiseįilms yet. This review contains spoilers for this film and the previous Tom Holland 'Spider-Man' films, though I have tried to greatly minimize any reveals. Reviewed by Martin Liebman, April 12, 2022 Spider-Man: No Way Home 4K Blu-ray Review
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