The most I have smiled in any Marvel movie. So many things to grin stupidly about.
Another stunning and thouroughly entertaining movie from Marvel Studios who continue to gain momentum with each successive film. Delivering something new and original all within the framework of the same genre and universe.
A coming of age film of sorts that sees T'Challa return to his native Wakanda following the events of Captain America: Civil War to deal with the pressures of the thrown and fulfill his potential as both warrior and king, T'Challa and Black Panther alike. Thus being an origin adventure without the obligatory origin story.
Wakanda itself is visually breathtaking and looks as spectacular as one can imagine.
Wakanda itself is an unofficial character in the film with a rich visual palette and identity. It's people, along with most visuals in the movie, are brightly coloured and looks like an.artists dream, as rich and colourful as the comics that spawned them.
All the principle and supporting cast bring it. There's hardly anybody that doesn't stand out or get a moment to shine in this deep ensemble, so much so that T'Challa himself is almost outdone in the movie by the performances of Michael B. Jordan (Erik Killmonger) and the female supporting characters who are so good, I'd be disappointed if they didn't at least cameo in Avengers: Infinity War in a few months.
Highly recommended for any fan of Marvel Studios' movies, Superhero movies or action adventures with hints of political.drama thrown in for good measure. Not to be missed.
So we reach the end of Phase Three, and what an ending this is. Not as epic in scale as Endgame and not as good as it either. But, this to me, is better than Homecoming. Better arcs, a better realisation of character and overall an excellent way to represent story through visuals.
For some Mysterio has been poorly represented in recent media. But here, he is done so well and the abilities are Doctor Strange visuals of good. While still not copying anything we've seen yet. This allows for great tension and using trust against the characters that I don't think has been seen in the MCU since The Winter Soldier.
Tom Halland is Spider-Man. There's no denying it, he was born for this role as Robert Downey Jr was for Iron Man. Which makes this story sink so well into the narrative when it all comes down to loss and how to avoid falling into stress and anxiety's grip. Which makes this an important movie to follow Endgame. Wrapping everything up nicely and even starting some great elements for the future.
So yes, there are end credit scenes in this movie. Two of them. But instead of not caring about a bit of strapped on humour, stay. These scenes are vital for the future of this series of films. Plus, there is an added bonus for those who are fans of the original Sam Raimi trilogy.
So yes, it is a good movie. But there are flaws. For one, there is the whole convenient timing and placement of things. Which I thought they were going to explain but never did. The story does feel like a bit of rehash of Homecoming and how the motives of some are shown, and that was my biggest gripe.
This film is funny, has good action, pretty well-done CGI and amazing performances from all its cast. This movie deserves to follow Endgame and closes Phase Three fluently. Spider-Man: Far From Home is a great movie and has given me hope for the future of Marvel's plan.
8.6/10
Based on the trailer I thought it was going to be a silly kid movie but still fun to watch. Got earlier premier and decided to take a change.
Not what I was expecting, totally like the movie. Started slow with Billy Batson story and how he get to the foster home. Once Shazam appear you get good action scene and unexcepted funny moments. Overall it was a really good movie.
I’m not a big fan of super hero movies but I like this style of movie where is entertaining to watch. Similar to Deadpool, you have a mix of everything, drama, action, comedy, etc…
World Premiere Review:
Surprisingly good. I had a smile on my face throughout most of the movie and it's genuinely funny. The whole cast is spot on with Ewan hitting it out of the park. Having grown up with Winnie the Pooh, I definitely had an enhanced experience. Discounting for nostalgia, it goes from a 9 to an 8, only because the opening third is quite slow, but it's a very well made film. You believe the stuffed animals are living, breathing things...and you want to believe!
The funniest MCU movie so far and that entire illusion scene was so goddamn impressive and beautiful.
Easily one of the best Supergirl episodes in a very long while.
I'm a fan of how they told this episode's story from a somewhat objective standpoint, showing both sides of the coin all the while allowing you a better understanding of why the other side, specifically Agent Liberty, is doing what he's doing.
It's very difficult not to sympathize with the guy following tonight's episode, I'm curious to see how the story progresses from here. - Also, an appearance from Xander Berkeley is always appreciated, kudos to them for that.
Luke Cage himself is out of focus this season, but this doesn't make the show any less great. Step by step we have been learning the story of Mariah, seeing Bushmaster as this villain driven by some grief from the past, as he mercilessly kills people. In this episode the tides are turned. There's much more of Bushmaster's story revealed, while Mariah is now the one mercilessly killing and having no respect for life, so we can see that Bushmaster was right at the very beginning, when he talked about it running in the family. The annoying repetition of "Mariah Stokes" makes perfect sense now. The actors behind both of the villains are amazing, especially Mariah. The looks she gives, the speeches she makes, the emotions she shows, including the mental instability. There's talent everywhere, and Misty too got time to shine again. The "stone-cold guy Shades" role was not really fitting for the actor behind it, so this episode emphasized on that, making him vulnerable just like the character he played in Sons of Anarchy, resulting in a much more suitable role. Even Mariah noted these sides of him.
[8.5/10] There’s a great deal of call and response between Spider-Man: Far From Home and its predecessor, Spider-Man: Homecoming. The web-slinger’s first MCU movie centered on Peter Parker being relegated to “Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man” when he aspired to be an Avenger. In this one, he’s straining to enjoy a normal life while being pushed and prodded to fill the big shoes of some big names. Once again, Peter tries to live up to the shining example of Iron Man, while facing off against someone who sees Tony Stark as a wretched usurper to be toppled instead of emulated.
And once more, Peter Parker, and by extension Spider-Man, has to come of age, figure out who he is and where he fits into the grand, globe-threatening events that imperil his friends and into the pantheon of heroes defending the Earth against them.
Far From Home anchors itself on the pressure and difficulty of that quest. With the backdrop of an international jaunt, the threat of friendly pretender to the throne, and perils of navigating the post-“blip” high school social scene, Spider-Man feels overwhelmed. He has to try to live up to the legacy of his idol rather than try to earn his notice, to deal with the expectation of being Spider-Man, rather than to get people’s attention as the wall-crawler. The personal struggle grounds both the globe-trotting adventure and the goofy humor that are nicely marbled throughout the film’s runtime.
That’s the most impressive thing about Far From Home -- it is so many films at once, without ever losing the unity of purpose or tonal consistency. It is a superhero movie, with the appropriate number of bad guys, twists, and colorful clashes. It is a travelogue, with Peter and his classmates zipping through a number of picturesque European locales. It is a coming of age story, one that takes advantage of the shadow Tony Stark casts in a cinematic universe built around the character. And it is, assuredly, a comedy, full of the sorts of silly laughs that keep the film feeling light and fun despite its world-threatening stakes and the personal difficulties at its core.
That last part will stick with viewers as long as Peter’s personal journey will. A recent article asked where the blockbuster studio comedies have gone, and you’re looking at it! (Er...reading about it.) Whether it’s Martin Starr stealing the show as Peter’s sad sack, high spirited teacher, the adorably silly teenage romance between Ned and Betty, or the simple physical comedy of Happy Hogan flailing a shield at an attacking drone to predictably weak results, there’s ample chuckles to be had. Beyond the MCU’s usual quippiness, there’s a lighter, more flopsweat-y tone to Peter Parker’s adventures that makes these Spidey films winning outing.
Far From Home also wrings the humor from the awkward interactions between teenagers. Part of what makes the film work so well as both drama and comedy is that its kids feel like kids. While a love triangle between Peter, M.J., and suave newcomer Brad feels a little contrived, for the most part, the movie walks the line between the heightened realism of comic book flicks, and the recognizable pains and absurdities of youth well. The trials and travails of friendship, romance, and expectation are all relatable here, even if outfitted with spandex and explosions.
But those are fun too! Beyond the gorgeous settings in Venice or Prague, the visuals of the film pop. Spider-Man himself has never looked this good in live action, flipping and thwipping through any number of impressive city scapes as the camera follows his balletic rooftop leaps and bounds. In sequences like a perilous ferris wheel ride, the editing team does a nice job of balancing the swirl and swarm of a supernatural threat with the personal stakes of two people in danger for us to latch onto.
And while some of the fully-CGI sequences have that “video game cutscene” feel to them, Far From Home takes advantage of Mysterio’s presence for some visual creativity. Inventive set pieces that send Spider-Man bursting through skyscraper-level “elementals” or rumbling through a nightmare that doubles as a tweaking of his deepest insecurities, see director Jon Watts and company showing off what their version of Spider-Man, and his coterie, are capable of.
What a coterie, though! In addition to the young cast, who are just as sharp and likable as they were in Homecoming, the MCU representative du jour is Nick Fury, who is understandably a little off in this guise, but whose dry wit and gravitas-laden pronouncement fit well with Peter’s anxieties about batting in the big leagues. Jake Gyllenhall does good work as Mysterio, both in his friendly older brother mode, and in his scheming, aggrieved former employee mode. The character has intrigue and, like Vulture before him, legitimate grievances with Tony Stark that add depth to his motivation even as he goes full mustache-twirl at points. The notion of the post-superhero, post-blip world demanding beaming heroes and outlandish backstories in order for anyone to be heard lightly deconstructs both the world of the MCU and the current cinematic moment, with Gyllenhall living up to each.
The most surprising heavy hitter here, however, is Jon Favreau as Happy Hogan, who does some predictable bumbling, and some flirting with Aunt May, but who ultimately gives Peter what he needs to move forward. With a central focus of both protagonist and antagonist claiming and living up to Tony Stark’s legacy, and constant visual reminders of the mark that Iron Man left on the world, Happy tells Peter the most important thing he could here: that Tony was a mess.
There’s a distance between the sterling image our culture crystalizes for its hero and the reality of who they were. There’s a comfort to Peter knowing that the real Tony Stark, the one who lived and faltered apart from pictures painted on murals, doubted himself and screwed up and made as many messes as he solved. Far From Home signposts it a little too neatly with its song cues, but realizing that his idol is flawed and human gives him what he needs to relax and do what he does best for the people he cares about, which makes him more like Tony than he realizes.
The scene also works as a benediction from Jon Favreau, who directed the first Iron Man film, for this next, Stark-less phase of the MCU. His speech, along with a winking opening report, is an acknowledgement that the films that spurred this massive media uber-franchise were not perfect despite their veneration and consternation, and that there’s plenty of worthy ground to cover in the movies to come.
That ground will be covered by a Spider-Man, and hopefully a distinctive crew of other heroes, who better understand their place in this world. Peter Parker leaves Far From Home a different person than when he started. As in Homecoming, he’s once again made peace with the space between where he is and where he thought he wanted to be, even if, as the post-credits scene suggests, there’s plenty more challenges, pressures, and menace to come.
I would have liked to have seen Ralph's fight with Rag Doll.
I don't find Nora specifically annoying but rather the whole future mom wasn't nice to me relationship they had been building. Hopefully that's over with.
Iris was smashing in the red dress.
When you thought Supergirl could not get more PC it does!
Oh, my goodness!!!!!! I finally watched this..... O, boy....... I not only encourage American Black folk to watch this documentary, I encourage ALL Black #Democrats who have been indoctrinated in the never ending identity politics saga. This explains why identity politics never seems to die, EVER. This film is not only informative, but a serious warning as to what we're moving towards in this country in regards to Black America. I haven't seen a documentary this powerful in a very, very long time. I beg Black Democratic voters to open their minds and see and understand what is happening to us It has gotten to the point to where we are willing to hurt each other over a bunch of lies. Lies that has been programmed in to us so deeply, it's not even a matter of being "successful" anymore. The Black community as a whole is losing it's ability to be civil towards one another. We must stop this "believe what I believe or else," mentality. Disowning people, following people because they're not under the same programming is you. Courageous Black independent thinkers are now seen as outsiders, in particular the Black democratic communities. This is serious. And with massive illegal immigration still hot, before you know it, it will be the demise of most of the Black community as we know it. That will be because we refuse to be honest with ourselves and get it together. This goes beyond the whole idea of whether "Black folk can be successful." We seriously need to deal with our current inability to listen to one another, in a civilized fashion. Please, I don't care what you need to do; stream it; or buy the DVD; get your hands on this documentary before November's election. No ifs or buts....
Simply Outstanding.
It is generally difficult for me to give any movie a "10" because there is always room for improvement. This time, I honestly don't know that they could have done any better... particularly at this time and within the confines of under 2 hours.
Greedily, for myself, I'll just say to everyone involved... Thank you!
I'll be watching it again.
My anticipation for this was off the charts. Given my high expectations, its only natural that I would end up being a little underwhelmed by this premiere episode. Still, overall I really liked it.
The biggest compliment I can give it is that it feels like Star Wars. It fits in very nicely with the aesthetic set up by the original trilogy, while managing to also make things a bit seedier. The lighting and colour palette is lovely, the set design is incredible and I absolutely love the use of practical effects alongside CGI. There's a bold use of music which doesn't entirely match what you would expect from Star Wars, but I found it more intriguing than off putting.
That's all important, but the storytelling is the main thing that needs to work. This first episode came across as a little bit restrained in that respect. Most of the first half felt like it was playing it safe and was ticking off the thing that make you think 1) Star Wars, and 2) a western. It was hard to get any reading on our main character since he barely spoke two words and we can't see his face.
That began to change around the halfway point where the story kicked in with a bit more force and there was a hint at both character development and world building. The Mandalorian culture is a complex one that has been explored (perhaps too much) in both The Clone Wars and Rebels animated series. This managed to tease enough to make me want to know more. The metal and the armour is a cool angle to approach thing from and the hints of a painful backstory for our main character beg for more detail. I hope he gets a name. In fact, the lack of names for characters, locations and things in this episode was one of the biggest frustrations for me, leading me to explore Wookieepedia for more info.
By the final 10-15 minutes of the episode I was fully in to it. The bounty hunting side of things is just plain fun. The introduction of the IG droid and his self-destruct routine was really enjoyable and the action felt very nicely choreographed. Plus, it enabled the Mandalorian himself to come more into focus. The final reveal of what they were hunting came as a big surprise and opens up a lot of questions, so right now I can't wait for episode 2!
Things I noticed:
* A mention of Life Day from the Holiday Special.
* The stormtrooper's armour didn't quite seem to fit right; wondering if that was intentional.
* The ending. That most likely wasn't baby Yoda himself, but what if there's some cloning thing going on?. At any rate, it suggests some major reveals ahead.
DC has made their best Marvel movie. No, that's not a knock on this film. It's a fun family adventure with a lot of heart. Levi is great as Shazam and Mark Strong is the 2nd best DC on-screen villain. They dive right into the magic elements of the DC universe and also tell an origin story lead by heart and family. This was a fun ride with some funny moments. It seems DC/WB is on a streak now with this Aquaman and Wonder Woman.
This is a lot of fun and doesn't take itself too serious. It starts a little slow but once Shazam shows up things start picking up. Zachary Levi is delightful and really makes the movie. The little kid in a grown body gimmick works pretty well here. The themes of family are strong and really great in that last battle. The whole mom situation was really weird. Mark Strong was good but his character was meh. The CGI was decent but that last fight felt a little long. This is one of the better DCEU movies and I hope to see more Shazam.
My favourite DC movie so far , I might have a few new favourite superheroes...
We get it CW, muslims are harmless... relax. We don't need this show becoming Supergirl 2.0.
Phase 4 of the UCM starts with big problems.
So categorical. But for a diehard Marvel fan I can afford it. If the first installment was already a Black Widow that left us the same watching it as not, now we get Shang-Chi that doesn't seem like a film from the same universe.
And if it had starred Jackie Chan and had been called The Forbidden Kingdom, the sensation would have been the same. A film with a plot that can be summed up in two lines and that is forced to fill in the gaps with fights and choreographies aimed exclusively at the Wuxia fan audience.
The characters are flat, boring, they don't make you feel related to them in any way. The villain? A disappointment, an attempt not to make him really terrible so as not to hurt the sensibilities of the Chinese audience. Where is the Mandarin of the comic book? Why have the mighty ten rings now become just a blunt weapon that allows you to fly and swing like Spider-Man?
The only noteworthy feature is Ta Lo's creature design, true to Asian mythology.
Not much to like in this movie except a giant shark.
I hate when shows deal with politics. I am so sick of politics that when I watch a movie/show I prefer to be entertained, not to have political agendas shoved down my throat! The only good part was that it wasn't as direct as last season's Grey's Anatomy. These shows are made to entertain us but it seems lately the creators take it upon themselves to shower us with their own political views.
What a time to be Spider-Man fan! First into the spider verse and now this. Loved the adaptation of mysterio.
Better than Homecoming by a mile. Loved the illusions. However, I felt sorta bored in the first hour of the movie until things started to happen with Mysterio. Otherwise, it's a fun movie to watch. Not the best but not the worst either.
Just watched and its AWESOME!!! The movie has humor (hilarious), action, horror and above all it has HEART. I loved it.
Barry and Iris.. love goals for sure.
Im getting tired of Schway already..
I ain't gonna lie. This movie made me cry back in the day.
Not quite as charming as homecoming but still a super fun movie. Tom Holland is the perfect Spider-Man. He has a great arc with all the recent events of the MCU. Jake Gyllenhaal plays a great Mysterio. The effects look fantastic. Lots of good humor and action. Not as much high school drama but there still is some. I'm looking forward to seeing more of Spider-Man in the MCU with the mid credit stinger.