In Theatres
Synopsis (from IMDB): Miles Morales catapults across the Multiverse, where he encounters a team of Spider-People charged with protecting its very existence. When the heroes clash on how to handle a new threat, Miles must redefine what it means to be a hero.
This movie is awesome. No other way I can describe it. The first film, Into The Spider-Verse, was very well done and this one expanded upon it. The visual style(s) are still intact, with every dimension they visit having its own unique style. The film centers on, for the most part, Gwen and Miles as they both deal with what it means to be a part of the SpiderVerse. I thought this worked for the film as they both were good anchors for the story. The movie does introduce some new characters such as Jessica Drew and Miguel O'Hara. From a story perspective, some of the beats take a Lego Batman-style approach to some of the histories of all of the different Spider-people. If you have watched the Fox animated Spider-Man cartoon from the 90s then you probably noticed quite a few characters that showed up in that series. The soundtrack, much like the first movie, is very good with some nice set-piece music that keeps the movie flowing. The voice acting is good too. I recognized a lot of the voice actors and I think they all did a great job. The movie does end with a twist and a cliffhanger. The next film is supposed to release next year, which is a bit of a bummer in my opinion.
If there is one thing I didn't like it was some of the emotional beats in the story. They were kind of playing off of some tired cliches that to me, just don't work anymore. It works when they are played for laughs but not so much when it is a serious moment. The villain in the movie is The Spot and he is kind of played as a villain of the week which is brought up in the film. It kind of bothered me a little bit because for the most part, he's played for comedic purposes. Also, you don't see the rest of the original Spider-people from Into the SpiderVerse until the end which was odd to me. However, if they work it out for the next film it may work out fine. It just struck me as odd that they wouldn't show up until the very end.
For Parents
This movie is rated PG-13 and has a 2-hour and 20-minute runtime. I thought the movie was paced well and didn't drag. To be completely honest the way the movie ends I was ready to watch the next one. That's how good the cliffhanger is to me. There is a lot of fighting and slapstick comedy here. I don't think the little ones will get bored with it and I think everybody can enjoy it especially if you enjoyed the first film.
Final Thoughts
This movie gets a FULL PRICE from me. Just like the first film, the blending artstyles and music make for a great visual. The jokes don't drag and the movie is well paced. Miles and Gwen's stories work and they did a good job of showing both of their points of view. I really think this movie should be watched in a theatre, its that good. What did you think of Spider-Man: Across The Spider-Verse? Please leave a comment and let's talk about it.
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