 | Genre: Action, Adventure |
I make no secret that I love both Peter Parker and Miles Morales Spider-Mans, and keep meaning to buy more comics. So, bias acknowledged, I loved this. Miles is a brilliant character and having a new story to tell made up for it being an origin story. With the new versions of Peter Parker being a retired and out of shape divorcee and a black and white film noir detective, they felt like new characters. Peter, Gwen and Miles were well developed; Miles was really explored as the main character.
The family dynamics and new twist on Uncle Ben were interesting. With two spider-women as well, Miles' afro-latino representation and Peni's presumably Japanese origin really played into the theme of everyone being able to see themselves as Spider-Man. Miles' black costume and trainers and Gwen's white and pink hooded costume are both lovely twists on the red and blue classic; be prepared to see them cosplayed at many cons!
The villain of the film, whose dimension meddling is both the catalyst and goal of the film, is Kingpin. Looking quite different from his appearance in Netflix original Daredevil, he is a hint to a world with other heroes (namely Daredevil). To see this multi-verse interaction taken further or even done with other characters would be amazing. To bring my own biases up again, everyone's favourite fourth wall breaker Deadpool would be a giggle to see meet himself; likewise seeing him fawn over a more age appropriate Peter Parker would be a treat.
Tragic backstories are a staple of the superhero story. Some are shocking the first time you see them, and for any not familiar with Miles Morales it might be upsetting to see Spider-Man killed off unceremoniously at the start of the film. Miles' own Uncle Ben moment is emotionally well done, and every Spidey tells their own tragic beginnings.
While not suitable for very young children who might be scared by the action or upset at the death, it's a great family film that requires no background knowledge. Almost every aspect of it is a nice change.
The family dynamics and new twist on Uncle Ben were interesting. With two spider-women as well, Miles' afro-latino representation and Peni's presumably Japanese origin really played into the theme of everyone being able to see themselves as Spider-Man. Miles' black costume and trainers and Gwen's white and pink hooded costume are both lovely twists on the red and blue classic; be prepared to see them cosplayed at many cons!
The villain of the film, whose dimension meddling is both the catalyst and goal of the film, is Kingpin. Looking quite different from his appearance in Netflix original Daredevil, he is a hint to a world with other heroes (namely Daredevil). To see this multi-verse interaction taken further or even done with other characters would be amazing. To bring my own biases up again, everyone's favourite fourth wall breaker Deadpool would be a giggle to see meet himself; likewise seeing him fawn over a more age appropriate Peter Parker would be a treat.
Tragic backstories are a staple of the superhero story. Some are shocking the first time you see them, and for any not familiar with Miles Morales it might be upsetting to see Spider-Man killed off unceremoniously at the start of the film. Miles' own Uncle Ben moment is emotionally well done, and every Spidey tells their own tragic beginnings.
While not suitable for very young children who might be scared by the action or upset at the death, it's a great family film that requires no background knowledge. Almost every aspect of it is a nice change.
