Review of Spider-Man: Homecoming (2017) by Pat M — 12 Sep 2017

I'm somewhat not surprised by the overall reviews that have been given for this movie. It seems that many like this film because it portrays Spider-Man more like a Spider-boy. I think if we were all honest, this Spider-Man(?) or Spider-boy is unrecognizable. He is way too young and Spider-Man has never, let me repeat, NEVER had to rely on some Iron Man like suit. The fact that he was bitten by a genetically enhanced super spider is what makes him great. He is able to hone in on the "spidey senses" and with super speed, agility, strength, and intelligence is able to overcome any obstacle or crisis thrown his way. He doesn't need a over-voice to help him, an iron-like suit, or even web-shooters (I know, I know, this was originated by Stan Lee in the comics for a period of time).

Here's where we're not thinking though. If Marvel just has to put out a movie and we all think it's glorious, the best ever comic movie without honest critical analysis, Marvel's movies will just get worse. We should be holding them to higher expectations and we don't.

Do people know that in the comic books, Spider-Man had been around quite a while before he interacted with the Avengers? I personally believe that Garfield made a better Spider-Man. He had the right tone, the right kind of passion coupled with humor, and the size actually to pull off a great Spider-Man.

I wish we could bring him back.