Review of Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse (2023) by Rebecca31 — 03 Jun 2023

The story of Miles Morales (Shameik Moore) continues in the next instalment of the Spider-Verse saga. Brooklyn’s “one and only Spider-Man”…except for all the other Spider-People who exist across the infinite multiverse. Miles Morales, Gwen Stacy (Hailee Steinfeld) and a whole team of Spider-People need to work together to face off against a powerful villain unlike anything they have ever seen. Spider-Man: Into The Spider-Verse gave us just a taste into the potential of the Spider-Man multiverse and now the sequel delves head first into the incredible world of the Spider-Verse.

Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse is one of the most incredible and innovative comic book movies I have ever seen. It takes everything you’ve seen in the first movie and builds on it, elevating it to another level of groundbreaking movie making. The stakes are much higher, the characters are further developed and it’s also one of the best looking animated movies you’ll ever see. Every single frame is so carefully crafted and packed full of amazing details, you’ll be stunned watching it. Not only is this everything a great sequel should be, but it’s everything you’d want in a great superhero movie. Into the Spider-Verse blew audiences away when it first hit the scene and certainly influenced other comic book movies afterwards so the bar was pretty high for the sequel. Across the Spider-Verse has again blown fans away with another masterpiece in storytelling, action, music and visuals. It’s got universal appeal, it’s highly immersive and is paving the way for future comic book and animated movies. It’s spectacular in every aspect.

I can’t begin to describe how amazing and creative the multiple styles of animation are expertly blended together. Every world and every character is completely unique. The film makes you feel like you’re actually in a comic book while the pages are being rapidly turned during contrasting worlds and action sequences again and again with so many different styles you’re almost missing things amongst the madness. It’s dazzling and a sure way to make people want to see it again. Over 1,000 animators clearly worked tirelessly on this and it shows. Animated movies are not just for kids, most of us know this but if you need convincing then sit yourself down and watch the Spider-Verse movies. They are brilliant films, filled with heart and humour that leave you wanting more. It puts the characters at the centre of the story, they are relatable, human and flawed. Despite all the crazy things that are happening around them you will still be fully engaged and care about what happens to them. Absolutely everything is working for it to ensure you’re fully invested in this creative and gripping story that will definitely leave you wanting more.

Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse is an ambitious and daring movie that will have comic book fans on the edge of their seats. I didn’t think it could be better than the first movie but it has once again pushed the boundaries of the multiverse to new and exciting levels. One of the easiest five stars I ever gave. Highly recommended for everyone and an absolute must see for all the Spider-Man fans.