Early Spider-Man: Homecoming Reviews and Reactions

Early Spider-Man: Homecoming Reviews and Reactions

Standing at a fantastic 92 percent at Rotten Tomatoes thus far, Spider-Man: Homecoming looks to please audiences across the globe as it is going to be released next week. Let's see what critics are saying about this film:

Tom Holland IS Spider-Man

We knew there was something special with Tom Holland when we first saw him appear in the pivotal scene with Marisa Tomei and Robert Downey, Jr., but we didn't know if he was for real because of his limited screen time. however, critics are saying that Holland is for real. He brings a real youth, energy, and vigor to the new Spider-Man that has been absent from other films with Maguire and Garfield. His performance is so joyful and refreshing and has universally been praised by all critics. 

Michael Keaton brings the Menace

Michael Keaton, known back in the day as Batman and known recently as Birdman, has come in to play Vulture for this new film. Critics are saying that he is menacing, terrifying, but is a well-rounded character. While many Marvel villains have been very one-note and very one-dimensional, critics have said that the film takes time to develop his character even further than most. He has a surprising amount of layers to him, and I personally can't wait to see him in the film. 

Iron Man is not the Focus

The marketing may have tried to pitch this as an Iron Man 4, but thankfully, many have confirmed that Iron Man is not the focus. He is a presence but not a focus. While it's more than a cameo, whenever he's onscreen, he's only there to help Spider-Man and to bring focus and motivation to Peter Parker. Which is good because, again, this is not an Iron Man film. 

The Action is Great

While this is a teen comedy and a high school film, this is an action-packed film. Jon Watts, who has directed small films and television with some commercials follows int eh footsteps of the great Sam Raimi and Marc Webb. And he delivers as the action scenes have a real pop and a real sparkle and spectacle that complements the film. Not only that, but it's not just action for the sake of action, with real motivations behind the fights and the characters. 

The Stakes are Personal

While there is big action and certainly high stakes, this film is very personal. With the very contained feel, much like Ant-Man, with Peter trying to balance high school and wanting to become an Avenger, the stakes feel much, much smaller than a city being in danger, but that makes them ever more personal and close to the characters, especailly Peter. 

The High School Feel is Realistic

Speaking of balancing high school, Peter Parker is about fifteen or sixteen when the film starts, and it feels like that. While other iterations have felt very awkward, with the actors being much, much older than Peter Parker actually is, Tom Holland and the supporting cast feel like they're in high school. Not only that, but they act like it too - they don't act like actors trying to pretend to be in high school, but they act like real high schoolers in the film. 

There are Still Twists and Turns

Fans may have been concerned that the trailer sand clips have ruined the film. While I have my doubts, with the sheer amount of clips that have been popping up on the Internet or on Youtube, the critics say that there are legitimate twists and turns that the story and character take, which feel natural and not forced. 

So Entertaining, Fun, and Funny

But above all, with all the positivity and general optimism surrounding the film, critics are saying that this film is just a blast at the theater. This film is so entertaining, with genuine and earned laughs. The jokes almost always land, and after the film, almost all the critics say that they had a blast. 

The General Consensus

This looks to be one of the comic book films to beat, following Logan and perhaps being ahead or behind Wonder Woman depending on who you talk to. This film looks to be the perfect summer movie, with so many laughs, emotion, depth, and personal stakes that looks to bring Peter Parker, Marvel, and Sony, into box office and critical success.