Spider-man: Homecoming (2017) Movie Review

Official Spider-Man Homecoming Poster

The title for this movie, “Homecoming”, captures the essence of this film, both in and off screen. Speaking in universe, Spidey is coming home after the events of “Captain America Civil War”; but, perhaps most importantly, the character is back at Marvel Studios’ creative control and Sony is paying the bill. What once was a far-fetched dream in the most hardcore fan’s mind is now a palpable reality. All of this thanks to the amazing deal orchestrated by Kevin Feige. Business structures aside, it is now time to focus on the film itself.

What is Spidey up to in this tunnel?

Directed by Jon Watts, a relatively new bet in Hollywood after having proven himself with “Cop Car”, “Spider-Man: Homecoming” feels fresh. Much of this credit goes to the unique and diverse cast, who is comprised of very young faces. Tom Holland embodies Peter Parker and his alter ego in a way that we have never seen before. He is Spider-Man! As talked during the promotional window, the movie has a John Hughes ring to it. We spend a lot of time watching Peter doing his stuff at school (a good chunk of the humor happens here) and, for some, it could be boring. Fortunately for me, I was enjoying it, especially because the cast sells it well; Jacob Batalon comes to mind as an example.

All super heroes need a break, even Spider-Man, right?

Story wise, the movie knows its place in the larger MCU and features a self-contained narrative. Sure, you have your average amount of references and connections, but, for the most part the script is centered on Peter and his local adventures. On the other side of the spectrum, we have the villainous Adrian Toomes played by the charismatic actor Michael Keaton. He brings such gravitas to the character that he makes the Vulture menacing and you feel the danger, every time he is on screen. There is one particular scene that showcases his aggressiveness and connects every major plot point of the film, making him one of the best, fleshed out MCU rogues. Iron Man’s presence is brief, never taking the spotlight away from our favorite web-head, but crucial at the same time. Robert Downey Jr. is seamless in his acting, and here assumes the role of a mentor to this inexperienced version of Spider-Man. Which leads me to one aspect I was not extremely fond of: I get that Spider-Man is just starting out and he is learning as he goes; however, we did not have one huge badass action sequence of him taking on bad guys. Just a minor nitpick, as overall this is a good film and arguably the best Spider-Man film ever.

Spidey showcasing his muscles while trying to prevent the destruction of the ferry

With that being said, I rate this movie with a B. What about you? Have you seen Spider-Man Homecoming? Which Spider-Man actor is the best, in your opinion? Tell us all about it in the comments' section below.