SpiderMan: Homecoming (2017)

A fun filled re-imagining of Spider Man that doesn’t feel too samey

When freshman Peter Parker and his alter ego Spider Man get a taste of the big time after helping the Avengers, he yearns for something more than Spanish tests and good grades. But he soon comes crashing back home when he realises that even though he may think it, he isn’t ready to be a full time Avenger. With best friend Ned in toe, Peter navigates the trials and tribulations of high school whilst dealing with the constant conflict of wanting to be Spiderman.

But when he notices something strange going on in his neighbourhood, he swings in to investigate. Believing he can tackle the issue himself, Spidey gets a little bit more than he bargained for when he comes across the Vulture, a former City worker making money on alien weaponry on the black market. In a bid to prove his worth, spidey takes on the Vulture without the permission of mentor Iron man, giving him the chance to prove himself on the big stage.

Having been inundated with trailer after trailer beforehand, it was hard to imagine watching the majority of the main scenes with any sense of unexpectedness. When a trailer gives away so much, it can detract from the movie, leaving the audience feeling a little empty. To an extent, Spiderman Homecoming did this. Scenes in the trailer didn’t have the pay off in the film as they originally intended to do, but all in all there were a few surprises that thankfully, were left out of the trailer.

Tom Holland shines as Spidey, and the supporting cast of his high school friendship group make a great setup for future films. Keaton is brilliant as the Vulture, although strangely felt more menacing out of his costume than he did in it, which i guess is a bonus. Surpassing previous outings of Spiderman, Homecoming just falls short of Raimi’s Spider Man 2, but that may change in the next decade.

Everyone’s favourite web slinging hero returns home to Marvel to join forces with the MCU to reignite the franchise for a third time. Backed by Marvel God Kevin Feige and with Michael Keaton as the villain, Spiderman Homecoming is a brilliant first outing for Tom Holland’s Spiderman, bringing the smart ass wit and teenage spiderman and teenage drama we all expect from Spiderman. With great action sequences, comedy timing and a different take on the Spiderman story whilst still staying true, SpiderMan Homecoming is a welcome return for the web slinger and provides a great base for the future of the franchise. 8/10