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Spider-Man: Far From Home MAG

July 7, 2019
By MovieReviewer_18 ELITE, Short Hills, New Jersey
MovieReviewer_18 ELITE, Short Hills, New Jersey
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“Spider-Man: Far From Home” is an exhilarating roller coaster that continues the adventures of everyone’s favorite web-slinging superhero. Following the events of “Avengers: Endgame,” Peter Parker (Tom Holland) is forced to step up and become the Avenger that he was always destined to be. Although Peter doesn’t plan on having to deal with being Spider-Man for the summer, when he goes on trip with some of his classmates (including love interest MJ, played by Zendaya) to Europe, trouble eventually finds Peter and he can’t run from being Spider-Man for long. Earth is being attacked by monsters called Elementals and Peter must work alongside Nick Fury (Samuel L. Jackson) – as well as a mysterious soldier called Mysterio (Jake Gyllenhaal). Peter is soon at a crossroads when he’s forced to decide between being with MJ and being the superhero that the world needs him to be. 

“Spider-Man: Far From Home” brings out the true heart of the Spider-Man character. Despite all his powers – including his increased strength and ability to have a sixth sense of sorts – the man behind the mask is only Peter Parker, an ordinary teenager. He feels torn by his responsibilities and constantly questions what he should do next, especially considering that if he doesn’t help fight the villains, he might end up ruining his chances of telling MJ how he feels. 

The setting of this movie is different than other Spider-Man movies, as it takes places in Europe. The change in location helps to highlight that, above all else, Peter Parker has realistic problems, just like the rest of us. This causes both Peter Parker and Spider-Man to become even more relatable and likable.  

“Spider-Man: Far From Home” is a visual masterpiece that relies heavily on a mixture of visual and special effects to create an action-packed adventure. The numerous fight scenes don’t disappoint. With both amazingly vivid visual effects and spectacular special effects, the movie is able to capture moments that are nothing short of breathtaking. It captures the audience’s attention with its vibrancy and never lets go. 

Each and every character is given time to shine, and it feels that everyone in the cast has an intended and necessary purpose. Tom Holland is simply awesome as both Peter Parker and Spider-Man, and he manages to bring emotion and intensity to the star role. He terrifically transforms into the character and ensures that the character is always grounded and relatable. Jake Gyllenhaal is magnificent as Mysterio and manages to make the character as mysterious as the name suggests. Zendaya is superb as Michelle Jones, and her portrayal gifts fans with a brave character that is sarcastic, clever, and says what’s on her mind. Jacob Batalon gives a fantastic portrayal of the fan-favorite Ned Leeds, and he is able to astoundingly pour humor into the movie with his character’s comedic strengths. Samuel L. Jackson’s Nick Fury is wonderful, as per usual; he returns with an unprecedented level of spunk, attitude, and passion. There are some other notable roles, like Jon Favreau’s Happy Hogan, but Tom Holland and Zendaya are the real stars of the movie, and their on-screen chemistry is simply a delight. 

“Spider-Man: Far From Home” may have excellent visuals, but the story-driven plot is just as well-executed. The story flows seamlessly and is jam-packed with eccentric concepts that aid in making the whole movie feel substantial and interesting. The beginning of the movie brilliantly transitions from the latest blockbuster of the Marvel Cinematic Universe and reintroduces audiences to Peter Parker’s Spider-Man in a flawless fashion. Although the middle portion of many movies tends to be one of the weakest parts, this is simply not the case here. In fact, the middle of this movie is one of the most entertaining portions. It masterfully presents challenging obstacles for Peter Parker – both as Spider-Man and as a teenager – that cause watchers to be invested in every minute. The thrilling twists and turns will genuinely shock just about everyone. Like most of the movies in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, this movie contains hilarious jokes and witty one-liners to ensure that the story never becomes overly dark. The ending is both heartbreaking and heartwarming. It fully takes advantage of all of the drama, suspense, and intensity that has been building throughout the movie.  

“Spider-Man: Far From Home” has the rare honor of being rate well by audiences and critics alike. Rotten Tomatoes gave the movie an outstanding 92 percent – which is just as impressive as it sounds – and a whopping 96 percent of Google users liked the movie as well. 

“Spider-Man: Far From Home” has it all – a thorough plot, a star-studded cast, vivid visuals, romance, comedy, and surprises galore. The movie is a good fit for both adults and teenagers; teenagers in particular will appreciate with this uncanny adventure. The movie also manages to make us like the character of Spider-Man even more than we did. Just like the superhero that this movie is based on, “Spider-Man: Far From Home” proves to be amazing.


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"You got gifts, Parker, but we have a job to do. Are you going to step up or not?" - Nick Fury


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