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I left the theatre saying that I liked it.
After sleeping on it, I was wrong.
I loved it.
This movie reminded me of everything that I love about Spider-Man and these movies.
I can’t say much more without spoiling A LOT of the film, I’ll just mention that I need a scene translated by my aunts or uncles.
Recommended. Go see it!
There was a moment during the film that I felt like I was in a Spider-Man/Mysterio comic book by Lee and Ditko. It felt THAT right.
And there was another moment that I almost stood up and screamed, “I KNEW IT!”
It was about as good as Homecoming, maybe a little better at some points.
Tom Holland continues to amaze (heh) me in his role as Peter Parker/Spider-Man. This guy truly plays the part as I remember him when I was reading the comics growing up.
And it does wrap up the Infinity Saga quite well.
Two thumbs up. Recommended.
Go see it!
Spider-Man was the second comic book super hero that I liked as a kid, after Superman. My first Spider-Man comic had a cover by John Romita and interior art by Ross Andru.
I later got a copy of The Origins of Marvel Comics, and that’s where I first saw Amazing Fantasy #15, the debut of Spider-Man, by Stan Lee and Steve Ditko.
It was a different look from what I was used to seeing, to be honest.
When I was 11, my parents bought me a set of paperback books that reprinted the early days of Marvel Comics, with the first 6 issues of Fantastic Four and The Incredible Hulk, and the first 12 issues of The Amazing Spider-Man.
And that’s when I really fell in love with Ditko’s work.
I think he’s why Doctor Octopus is my favorite Spider-Man villain.
Ditko also created other favorites of mine, including Ted Kord’s Blue Beetle and Doctor Strange.
The one character that I had no idea that he had a hand in creating?
Squirrel Girl!
All I really knew about the man was that he was a recluse, often compared to J.D. Salinger.
Coincidentally, The Catcher in the Rye is my favorite book that I read in high school.
Today news came out that Ditko had died late last month.
This loss hurts a lot because of his contributions to comics and to my personal development in my tastes in comic book fandom.
Rest in Peace, Mr. Ditko. Thank you for all you did.
My favorite Spider-Man movie.
Your mileage may vary.
Within the first few minutes, my jaw dropped. I almost screamed.
No, I can’t say why. Once you see the movie, you’ll understand, if you know me.
The little things, like Mets stuff in Peter’s room, the music, the nods to the rest of the MCU, made this movie so personal to me.
My spirit animal in this movie is Ned. I’d be him in this story, but much skinnier, like I was in high school.
And it really did feel like an ’80s high school film, John Hughes-style.
Go see it! Eight thumbs up!
