Spider-Man: Homecoming
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Superhero cinema has told so many origin stories over the years that such films now leave a predictable feeling in the audience. This production, directed by Jon Watts, chooses a different path right here: it questions not how the hero gained power, but what it means to carry that power at the age of sixteen. The result is one of the most joyful and humane films in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Peter Parker, played by Tom Holland, fundamentally differs from the Spider-Man portrayals we've seen on the big screen before. This Peter is still a raw, impetuous young man who is extremely prone to making mistakes. The existential dilemma of a high school student caught between saving the world and completing his schoolwork forms the backbone of the film. In striking this balance, Watts occasionally leans on the warmth of a John Hughes-style adolescent comedy; the scenes set on the streets of Queens have an almost elegant simplicity, standing out from the usual urban demolition aesthetics of Marvel films. Robert Downey Jr.'s Tony Stark comes across here as an almost reluctant mentor, far from the usual heroic poses. This relationship fuels the film's emotional engine; it brings the story of a young man desperate for validation to a place that is both funny and heartfelt. On the other hand, Michael Keaton's character Akbaba stands out as one of the MCU's most powerful villains. Shaped with that gloomy charisma typical of Keaton, this character feels more like someone who has been pushed out of the system than an ordinary super villain, someone whose anger is based on legitimate foundations. The film does not present a major catastrophe or a galactic threat. This time, the danger is closer, more tangible, and therefore more real. This seemingly small-scale choice is actually a sign of great courage. Instead of restarting Spider-Man, it actually brings him home. It leaves an indelible mark in memory as a character study that establishes a human connection with the audience rather than a web-like bond, and does not get overshadowed by the action.
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Gimly
July 10, 2017
7/10
There's now officially (not at all officially, more like just-my-opinion-ally) twice as many good Spider-Man movies as there is bad ones. But _Homecoming_ is my favourite of the bunch. 2017 has been a great year for the Superhero genre, and _Spider-Man: Homecoming_ does nothing to buck that trend. It's got everything a Spider-Man movie should have: Heart, humour, action, spectacle, a grounded school life, coming-of-age themes, and all this while firmly rooting itself in the Marvel Cinematic Uni...
AJGibbs
December 12, 2017
4/10
Disappointing return for the webslinger. After the dramatic introduction in Civil War this film feels like an excercise in keeping the coffers full. Unlike the Toby Maguire films this incarnation feels flat. It never manages to really put our superhero in any real peril...it just goes through the motions and ticks boxes. Granted it is mostly enjoyable, but did we need it?? No. The suit and inclusion of Iron Man takes away from what is great about Spiderman. The fact he has to juggle school,...
Dark Jedi
December 26, 2017
4/10
I guess I should not be too surprised given the Spider Man character we saw in the latest Captain America but I have to say that I was, well, hoping for something else, as in something better. If the producer/writer intended to make a Spider Man movie for kids, and I mean kids, not young adults but kids, then this movie is hitting the spot. It is an excellent action/adventure movie for kids. Unfortunately I am not really in that viewer segment and for me this movie was pretty bad. The movi...
Reno
February 04, 2018
7/10
**Young & hungry to fight crimes!** No doubt, Tobey Maguire Spider-man is the best. It was also the first modern superhero of the millennium. The visual effects and entertainment wise, the second live-action Spider-man was good too, but this one is so different. This is about a teenage superhero. Just a kid. Having possessed such superpower, how he manages it alongside his normal life was nicely told. This story begins straight away, because the introduction was done in the previous Marvel...
A Fan of Many Things
June 10, 2018
10/10
After the failure that was 'The Amazing Spider-man 2' Sony made a drastic decision in lending the character back to Marvel, and did it pay off? Absolutely! Unlike the Sam Raimi trilogy where Toby Maguire was a better Peter Parker than Spider-man and the Mark Webb duology where Andrew Garfield was a better Spider-man than a Peter, Tom Holland encapsulates both characters perfectly. Of course there were a negatives, especially in the second act which drops off a bit but the movies does such a ...
skembry
July 20, 2018
10/10
AMAZING!!
tmdb44006625
March 09, 2019
5/10
Spider-Man: Homecoming can't even hold a candle next to Sam Raimi's first two Spider-Man films, not to mention Spider-Man: Into the Spiderverse. Homecoming is simply Marvel's integration of Spider-Man into the MCU. It works on that level. Tom Holland is a good Peter Parker; finally an actor that looks like a high school student! Marisa Tomei does a really cool, sexy Aunt May, which I never thought I'd ever see. Michael Keaton is excellent as Vulture, one of the more interesting villains in the M...
Myles
April 07, 2019
8/10
I personally thought all hope was lost, there's no way ANOTHER Spider-Man reboot could be successful. Yet this movie is colourful, fun, and fitting movie for the MCU
r96sk
January 22, 2021
8/10
A lot of fun! <em>'Spider-Man: Homecoming'</em> is entertaining, as I had expected in truth. The plot is possibly not as great as it could've been, but it is still one that is enjoyable to see. The effects are excellent, as is the humour. Tom Holland is the star of this though. He kills it as the titular character, he adds a tremendous amount to the film. Michael Keaton plays his role well enough, while it's cool to see <em>'Iron Man'</em> duo Robert Downey Jr. and Jon Favreau involved. ...
CinemaSerf
March 27, 2022
7/10
Once again, Marvel have succeeded in reinventing this franchise - and again, they have alighted on a Brit. Tom Holland is a super choice as our hero - he has oodles of on-screen charisma; he genuinely looks like he can't believe he is there half the time, and that all helps to make for an enjoyable fantasy adventure film. This time, he has to learn to master his spidey-senses (with a bit of help from "Tony Stark" (Robert Downey Jnr.) and the very rarely "Happy Hogan" (John Favreau)) before Micha...
GenerationofSwine
January 14, 2023
10/10
I won't complain about the continuity error within the MCU...because no one really cares least of all myself. Well, how do we do this. I mean, it is refreshing that Garfield is gone and with him the Spider-Bully. For Marvel comics fans, it really hurt watching Garfield bully and taunt his victims. Now we have a Spidey that is, well, nice. Holland is able to be funny and wise-cracking without seeming like a, well, a Flash Thompson. With that it beings us back to the source material. In o...
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Frequently Asked Questions
Spider-Man: Homecoming was released in 2017.
Spider-Man: Homecoming has a runtime of 2 hr 13 min (133 minutes).
Spider-Man: Homecoming belongs to the following genres: Action, Adventure, Science Fiction.
Spider-Man: Homecoming has a rating of 7.3/10 from 23,228 votes on TMDB.
In the United States, Spider-Man: Homecoming is available to watch on: Disney Plus, fuboTV, Peacock Premium, YouTube TV, USA Network.