Review of Spider-Man: Homecoming (2017) by Kevin M. W — 01 Oct 2017

There is, of course, the question of "why" that comes along with this film. Haven't we already been here? Twice? The answer is "no, we haven't". With mucho respect for Spidey creator Steve Ditko, this is the one that remembers the primary rationale for Spidey love: he's a kid.

He doesn't know everything. He's only just figuring things out for himself. He's the anti-Superman. So loosen up. And the film does, exuberantly. As well it diversifies the proceedings, updates the action to modern times.

Sets the stage for what may follow w/o a great deal of emphasis that diverts from what you're watching. It's just a fun movie. Holland outshines his predecessors and grounding everything is Michael Keaton, whose villain doesn't want to take over the world, only wants his piece of it.

A superb job by all.