Spider-Man: Homecoming: Doesn’t Do Justice to Our Web-Slinging Friend
The appearance of Tom Holland as Spider-Man in the most recent Captain America film had left me less than enthused about this upcoming adaptation. I walked into the theater hoping to be pleasantly surprised, but my worst fears were imagined. The film is dull, formulaic, predictable and lacks the enthusiasm and excitement all the other Marvel films have had. Tom Holland plays Peter Parker, the young Spider-Man after his encounter in the Captain America: Civil War film. We learn about him adapting to being Spider-Man and trying desperately to prove himself to Tony Stark (Robert Downey Jr.) Alongside Holland, we have a few minor characters. His best friend, Ned (Jacob Batalon), and others including Michelle (Zendaya). As Peter navigates his complicated life, he comes across some bad guys selling dangerous weapons. This group is headed by Adrian Toomes (Michael Keaton). Between balancing his life and schoolwork, Spider-Man tries to keep an eye on the city and work to impress his father figure boss, Tony Stark.
Where Spider-Man: Homecoming falls apart is that the film is so generic, uninspired, dull, and repetitive. The film has no oomph to it and falls flat from start to finish. The sophomoric humor and awkward teen humor can only carry a scene or so, but try stretching it into a full film, and it becomes tired, lazy and just plain stupid. Captain America makes a few video cameos as a PSA announcer telling kids not to do drugs and stay in school, which isn’t funny the first time, or the multiple times that it occurs after that. They were going for an 80s film vibe, but it falls very short.
The performance from Tom Holland is decent, but given the material, he didn’t have much to work with. The jokes and themes are one-note, tired, and have been done before. His friend Ned is so generic and unfunny; it becomes almost unbearable. His love interest played by Laura Harrier gives a stoic performance, and they suffer from a severe lack of chemistry. Zendaya doesn’t really do much in the film, but what she does do is pretty good. The stand out all-star of the film is Michael Keaton as Adrian Toomes / Vulture. It is almost as if he is on a level of his own and in an entirely different film. His performance, skills, and enthusiasm for his role far surpass his co-stars.
The action in the film is subpar, especially compared to the other incredible superhero action films we have seen in the past. It is almost as if Spider-Man should’ve been left in the early 2000s because it feels old and boring compared to the caliber superhero films we’ve seen. The action scenes are just mediocre, and the fight scenes are so all over the place that it is hard to feel invested. There are some great scenes balanced out with some pretty boring scenes, which make the whole film feel dated and dull.
Lackluster action, predictable storylines, mediocre characters, and juvenile humor make Spider-Man: Homecoming a total bore. Tom Holland certainly has the chops to pull off Spider-Man but needs better writing and action scenes to back him up. We saw potential in Captain America: Civil War, but it all falls apart here. Spider-Man: Homecoming is a lifeless, sophomoric film, that could stand an update.
Rjkz ,bkfy
So, you liked shitty formulatic and predictable Izombie and you dislke Homecoming ? You not a reviever, you a moron.
Ashley
Here’s the thing:
1. Opinions are just that, opinions. Everyone has one and are entitled to them. If you say you like it, I will accept that you have a different opinion and will not call you a moron or an idiot or another pejorative word to make you feel small.
2. If you are going to insult someone as moronic or stupid, use correct grammar. It weakens your argument and insult significantly.
3. If you are going to judge my opinion, at least have something to base it on, for example: having actually seen the film I’m reviewing. If you have seen it, I would love to start a conversation on what you liked in the film.
Thank you for reading.
Sara Picariello
Then what exactly do you like about the movie? DId you see the movie yet? It’s not like she tore it to shreds, she said what was good and why and then why was bad, which apparently is most of the movie.
Nick Casaletto
The fact that you called someone a “moron” for an opinion is completely absurd and childish. Debating about a film once you’ve seen it is one thing, but resulting to name calling? You are stooping to a level that can’t be taken seriously.
Scott Menzel
It is completely fine if you disagree with the review because everyone is entitled to like and appreciate different things. The problem with your comment is that you have to insult someone instead of starting an intelligent conversation about why you believe Ashley is wrong. We are a site filled with movie and television fans, we love discussing these things but name calling is just immature.
Pad88
So… according to you, ‘Homecoming’ is at the same level as ‘Baywatch’… okay. I won’t crucify you for your opinion, since obviously… we’re all entitled to one… but it is an odd opinion, considering how you rate your movies.
Ashley
Fair enough. I’ll give you that. I went easier on Baywatch than I should have because I love Dwayne Johnson.
JackTson101
Hi brand new disqus account troll with a total of TWO comments. And you UP-VOTED YOURSELF? LOL How pathetic. You are not a real person. You are a TROLL.
JackTson101
A brand new disqus account with a total of 2 comments – both attacking spiderman reviewers? It’s a troll. Or a studio plant. Or both. lol
jcmac1991
Well they did mention that it’s a kid’s movie. I know everyone won’t like it, but I’m still hyped to see it. Sorry you didn’t enjoy it though,,,,
Claudia Trent
I wasn’t that enthusiastic about “Homecoming” either, but I didn’t think it was that bad.
Rjkz ,bkfy
Fuck you. Homcoming one of the best Spidey movie, and your opinian is shit, like this review. Fuck you DCEU fagot cocksucker