Spider-Man No Way Home 3D Movie Review

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Spider-Man No Way Home

3D Movie Review

Written By:  Jacob “ New Jake” Scarberry

3D

I had high expectations for the 3D aspect of Spider-Man No Way Home. Sadly, this movie didn't deliver the marvelous 3D that I was hoping for. While filled to the brim with depth, there are some missed opportunities for the 3D to really pop out. I believe that the way the film was lit and shot contributed to the less than spectacular 3D. Several scenes are shot indoors with handheld cameras and those confined scenes really muted the 3D. Along with a more subdued color palette the 3D in this movie just pales in comparison to the 3D in previous Spider-Man films in the series. That being said, when there are pop-outs, they do wow the audience fully. Spider-Man No Way Home should of had more of those awesome pop out 3D moments. The 3D highlights include: the Dr. Strange/Spider-Man mirror dimension battle, an action scene in a condo, the highway battle, and finally the terrific credits sequence with the hand drawn art style. Overall I can recommend the 3D aspect of Spider-Man No Way Home, but I just wish that it was stronger. 

Final Verdict: Good 3D

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Movie

Editor's Note:

As of this writing, I have yet to watch the following Disney Plus TV shows: Loki, What If ?, and Hawkeye. I just thought that people should know this before I go into this spoiler free review of Spider-Man No Way Home.

Spider-Man No Way Home literally picks up from the end of the previous film (Far From Home). The film starts with Spider-Man's secret identity being outed by J. Jonah Jameson via a recorded video from Mysterio. Peter Parker's life has become even more complicated now that everyone knows that he is Spider-Man. Peter Parker is hounded by everyone. Peter Parker just wants his life to go back to how it was before that damning video. Peter visits Doctor Strange as a last resort to fix everything. Dr. Strange uses his power and some ancient runes, to cast a spell, to make everyone forget that Peter Parker is Spider-Man. Unfortunately, the spell is unstable, and trouble brews for Spider-Man when Dr. Otto Octavius has arrives from another universe, confused as to why the Peter Parker isn't the Peter Parker that he knows. More trouble brews when more and more villains from other universes arrive, and they are all ready to get revenge on Spider-Man. Now Spider-Man must use his unique skill set, along with the help of Dr. Strange, MJ and Ned, to set things right and save the world as he knows it.

Expectations were high for Spider-Man No Way Home after the fairly shocking ending of Far From Home. The hype for this movie skyrocketed after hundreds of millions viewed the first trailer for this movie, and they were shocked with the introduction of the multiverse into the Marvel Cinematic Universe and the consequences that would ensue. The possibilities were truly endless. Could the expectations ever truly be met, or are the goals too lofty for this film to be realistically met? I am happy to state that Spider-Man No Way Home delivers.  I am truly at a fever pitch of fan excitement of what will happen next in the Marvel cinematic universe. The cast of No Way Home is truly fantastic. Holland is exceeding his performances of the previous Home films, giving us a darker and deeper Peter Parker than we ever had gotten before. Zendaya also shines as MJ, also keeping the same wit and sarcasm as before, but also layered with anxieties of her world falling apart. Alfred Molina's Doc Ock hasn't skipped a beat, nor has Willem Dafoe as Norman Osborn. Even the "lesser" villains from other Spider-Man films are given their dues and deliver some good work. Jon Watts also directs this film with a deft hand, capable of mixing up the heroics of Spider-Man, along with the humor within this trilogy and the dramatic heft. While not as stylish as Sam Raimi's takes, or as serious and dark as Webb's films were, Watts makes the trilogy his own, giving us the best Spidey live-action movies, ever. The screenplay is also unafraid with it's ideas and themes, and it goes to some dark and interesting places. It's unfortunate that several characters are given the short end of the stick. While the film clocks in at 148 minutes, I wish the film was even longer to accommodate the other villains and help the film flesh out other story beats. I hope there is gonna be an extended cut of this movie on Blu-Ray, or some deleted scenes to give us a more complete version of this story. Everything else, with the fantastic CGI (That de-aging is on point!), quality score by Michael Giacchino, great sets and costumes and some terrific sound design, make this world feel more alive and it screams "big budget blockbuster". The Marvel Cinematic Universe has another great Spider-Man film in No Way Home . 

 

Overall, Spider-Man No Way Home met and at points exceeded my high expectations. This is a fun and emotional journey that delivered on what it promised, and while it isn't the best Spider-Man film in my opinion (Into the SpiderVerse is truly outstanding, and Homecoming is just a joyous great time), this will be a legendary film in the grand scheme of comic book cinema, and it will be talked about for years to come. 

Final Verdict: 8/10

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Spider-Man Homecoming 3D Movie Review

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Spider-Man Homecoming 3D Movie Review

Review Written By: Adolph Vega

 

3D

The 3D for this movie is not spectacular or amazing but it is good. It can be fun to watch this movie as Spider-Man travels around New York and objects fly from the background to the foreground. One early scene with a bank robbery was very interesting to watch in 3D because many dollar bills were floating around and popping out of the screen. The 3D visuals looked nice but it didn’t blow me away or really capture my imagination.

 

Final Verdict: Good 3D

Movie

 

This is the sixth overall Spider-Man movie but the first within the Marvel cinematic universe. This movie feels new and different and makes sense within the grander marvel cinematic universe.

 

The main plot of this movie is simple yet effective. This movie showcases Peter Parker / Spider-Man after the events of "Captain America Civil War”. Peter Parker / Spider-Man wants to have another big adventure, but is stuck in high school. Eventually Spider-Man discovers that local criminals are buying and selling some powerful weapons and he attempts to stop them. Peter Parker has to balance his school related priorities, being a superhero and his personal relationships all at the same time. Secret identities are not a big aspect within the marvel cinematic universe, but it works perfectly within this movie. Tom Holland's portray of Spider-Man / Peter Parker is very charming and funny. The movie has a fantastic supporting cast that work well together. This cast has a wonderful chemistry together and they play off each other’s lines in a realistic and enjoyable fashion. I never doubted that these actors felt right in a high school setting, and they did a fine job of showcasing “the high school experience" without falling for all the typical clichés and usual tropes. The movie works well as both a superhero movie and a high school friendship movie.  

 

The main villain of this movie is that of the Vulture. The Vulture is an interesting character, and the movie does a wonderful job of setting up his backstory. As the viewer you can clearly understand his motivations and you can easily sympathize with this character. This villain is fleshed out and is not a one-dimensional archetype. The great Michael Keaton expertly portrays the Vulture. I found him to be threatening yet grounded in reality, and I really enjoyed his performance on screen. The Vulture is easily one the best marvel cinematic villains. The vulture is not interested in world domination or conquering the universe, he just cares about himself and his family. I find this simplicity to be very refreshing. The Vulture is an excellent addition to this movie and is a well-developed villain.

 

This movie is set in the grander Marvel Cinematic Universe and generally it works well for this story. You will see several mentions of the previous Marvel movie stories and marvel characters within this movie. The movie has many Marvel superhero cameos. Sadly we don't see any cameos or mentions from the current Marvel TV shows.           I understand that the Netflix TV shows have adult content (Dare Devil, Jessica Jones, Luke Cage, Iron Fist) and are a different demographic from typical Spider-man movies, but the fact remains that this movie and those TV shows are all set within the same New York City. It seems bizarre to why Marvel refuses to connect these TV shows with the broader Marvel Cinematic Universe and why this movie refuses to acknowledge those Marvel TV shows. At times the movie feels overstuffed with Marvel cameos so why they couldn’t include a quick Dare Devil line or something small like that is beyond my understanding. At times it seems like Spider-Man can simply phone a friend for assistance at any time, and it can become jarring when some characters enter the scene at the most convenient moment. The marvel cinematic universe references work well to fill in the details of the story, but at times it can be a little too cute.

 

I do have some minor issues with this movie. I have a problem with how it changes a key aspect of the character of Spider-Man. It just doesn’t feel right to exclude this distinctive Spider-Man attribute within this movie. Another negative aspect is how clumsy Spider-Man is portrayed within this movie. Spider-Man looked more agile and seasoned in "Captain America Civil War" (which happens before the events of this movie) than within this movie. It seems like a blatant continuity error and it seems very odd. Some of his sloppiness can be explained by the story elements within this movie, and how his suit is more advanced because of the technological engineering of Tony Stark (Iron man). This sloppiness makes Spider-Man more relatable but at the cost of cheapening his character’s abilities . I also had a problem with how the movie rushed many story elements. The movie refuses to allow Peter Parker to enjoy many scenes with his school friends. The movie never allows Peter Parker to enjoy his life, even for a little bit. I understand that the character has to make sacrifices to be a superhero, but it seems rushed for the sake of revealing the next action scene and is not totally natural to the story. I also had a problem with a specific action scene toward the end of the movie. This action scene feels anticlimactic and slopped together with cheap special effects. The problems I have with this movie are relatively minor but are worth mentioning. 

 

The movie is extremely entertaining and has a wonderful sense of humor. The movie tells its story seamlessly and it hits all the right tones with the cast. I have seen all the previous Spider-Man movies but I have never seen one exactly like this one. This movie feels fresh and new and works well for what it is. I enjoyed the different locations the movie visits and how creative it is with the new Spider-Man suit. The movie has a wonderful villain and many enjoyable action scenes. The movie flows well, is fast paced and is tightly edited. The movie does have some problems but they don’t substantially ruin the movie. Overall this movie succeeds more than it disappoints and delivers a fun enjoyable movie. Tom Holland is an excellent Spider-Man and I look forward to seeing more of his web slinging antics in the future.

 

Final Verdict: 8/10 

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