Spider-Man: Homecoming - First Reactions

Spider-Man: Homecoming - First Reactions

Spider-Man: Homecoming may be one of the most anticipated movies of the year as Marvel Studios and Sony finally collaborate to bring Spider-Man to the MCU. Now, about two weeks ahead of the release, the first reactions on Twitter have arrived. (Note: I will do another one of these once the full reviews and reactions come out, presumably a few days before the movie comes out).

Tons of Fun

The common thread through all of the reviews/reactions is that this movie is a ton of fun. There is so much to enjoy, with the dialogue and the spectacle. Almost every single critic said that they greatly enjoyed the movie.

Hilarious

On top of enjoying the film, many people said that they came out with their stomach hurting. They said that this movie was smart, quick-witted, and sharp. We knew that this Spider-Man would take a more comic tone, but from what critics are saying, this film is off-the-charts hilarious. 

Tom Holland and Michael Keaton are Amazing

We knew after Captain America: Civil War that Tom Holland was right for the role, but critics are saying that this movie confirms that ten-fold. And let's not forget Oscar-nominated actor Michael Keaton, previously playing Batman in '89. Critics said he delivered an A-grade performance. 

Takeaway: Not a single Negative Reaction

The common theme from all of the reactions is that there was not a single negative reaction. Not a single one. The reactions ranged from enjoyable to "Best Superhero movie ever". This bodes well for the critical reception and the box office. 

Brilliant Third Act?

While only one person commented on this, I took note of the fact that one critic said that the film really picked up in the third act. Marvel has a history of shoe-horning a third act that has a shoe-horned villain, but if this critic is to be believed, this film has one of the better third acts of the MCU. 

Did We Mention Tom Holland?

Oh, by the way, Tom Holland is amazing. Every single review, or nearly every one, said that Tom Holland was amazing in the role. Charming, youthful, and relatable, Tom Holland is being praised as the best Spider-Man to date, by far. 

The General Consensus

This movie seems to be the best movie of the summer as we head towards July. This movie has it all - maybe not as much emotion as one would have thought, but the laughs, action, and great acting has Marvel and Sony in great shape.