Spider-Man: Homecoming (2017) | Nattosheru Review

Hello superhero fans. That's right, this day is special, as we will be talking about the first official installment of our "Friendly Neighbor" from Marvel Comics and one of my favorite superheroes of this franchise, Spider-Man. Being the second time they reboot this universe, this time to join it to the Marvel Cinematic Universe, the movie ended up being so criticized by fans, comparing it to the previous two versions of the wall-crawler. However, after seeing the three movies that came out, I have to admit that this is the best version of "Spider-Man" I have seen, without a doubt. Produced by Marvel Studios and Columbia Pictures, this movie was distributed by Sony Pictures Releasing, as they have the rights to the character. Tom Holland stars in the title role, along with the participation of actors such as Michael Keaton, John Favreau, Laura Harrier, Zendaya and Daniel Glover. This is a movie made by and for superhero fans.

After the events of "Captain America: Civil War", young Peter Parker (Spider-Man), who was recruited directly by Tony Stark (Iron Man) to be a temporary member of "The Avengers", returns to Queens to continue his studies at the Midtown School of Science and Technology. Stark tells him that he still can't be a full-time Avenger, so he sends him back along with the suit he made for him. Back in school, Parker quits the school's academic decathlon team so he has more time to "fight crime" as Spider-Man in his hometown. One such day, he encounters a group of vandals attempting to rob an ATM with unknown advanced weapons.

On his way back to his apartment, he meets his best friend Ned, who discovers his secret identity. Ned promises not to tell his secrets to anyone, but in return asks Peter to involve him in his "Superhero" life by being his sidekick. The two search for the source of the weapons they are selling in the neighborhoods of their city while encountering some very dangerous people. In a chase, Spider-Man is thrown into a river by a man with giant mechanical wings and claw-like devices on his legs, thus having a form of a Mechanical Vulture. Peter is rescued from drowning by Iron Man, who is always monitoring him because of his suit. Tony advises him not to try to be a hero and to live a normal teenage life, but Parker ignores him, worried about what this gang of criminals armed with alien technology will do.

Below is the trailer for the movie:

I still remember the first time I saw this movie, excited to see what the next Spider-Man would be like, who this time would achieve what Tobey Maguire and Andrew Garfield couldn't at the time (and that was already expecting a lot, after all that these two great actors achieved). No one had hopes for Tom Holland, who was heavily criticized since his appearance in the third Captain America movie. But more was the criticism that Marvel Studios received when deciding to include this character without a beginning or a previous development, only with a cameo that would seek to give "HYPE" to a saga with a previously prepared ending. In the end, far from the high expectations, strong criticisms and unnecessary comparisons, I enjoyed this movie and I still enjoy it every time I watch it. It is one of those superhero movies that moves away from great classics and tells us only a part of a great story.

Let's start with how this movie begins, without the previous story of how Peter Parker got his spider powers or how he became the hero he is now. Far from it, we see what happened after the events of the third Captain America movie, where Tony Stark met and recruited a teenager, super smart and with exceptional power. Back home, our excited Peter decides to devote more time to being a hero by guarding the streets of Queens dressed as Spider-Man. When he learns of an unknown threat prowling the streets, he is confronted with a harsh reality: the hero's life is not what he expects it to be. His responsibilities as a student and teenager limit him from fulfilling his dreams of being part of something bigger.

But, it is his desire to save people that motivates him not to give up everything.This movie tells us a funny, different and emotional story, with characters that we can easily identify with, laugh at or make fun of, as well as a teenager with superpowers but with a very innocent mind constantly getting into trouble, misunderstandings and very embarrassing moments with his equally adolescent peers. The life of the great Peter Parker we see in this story is not unlike that of any teenager, only with "a great power... which carries with it a great responsibility". And it is that responsibility that motivates him to go ahead and fight evil, even without his spectacular costume created by one of the most brilliant minds in that universe, Tony Stark. His role as the guardian shows us a side of my favorite hero that we haven't seen in previous Iron Man movies. The relationship he has with Peter is easily comparable to that of a Father, one that Peter never had.

Aside from so many funny, touching and dramatic moments, this movie also boasts some incredible special effects, not to mention some very well done CGI. The way this is shown in the action scenes, the costumes, the weapons, the explosions, the sights and the sceneries that this movie has, everything looks so good, just like Marvel Studios has always managed to do until then. Apart from that, it has a great cast, starting with the main character, played by Tom Holland, who fulfills his role of being the teenager dressed as a hero who throws jokes and fights crime very well. But, among all, there is also the villain, which is played by none other than the great Michel Keaton, playing an excellent role that no comparisons are necessary. The sound effects and soundtrack of this movie is also very well done and blends very well with the scenes and moments. In short, if you are a Spider-Man fan and haven't seen this movie yet, now is an excellent time to do so.

Personally, I give it an 8/10 rating as far as the action/comedy/adventure/superhero genre is concerned.

All the best.

By: Nattosheru.