Awesome with Salt

Rating: 9/10 (21 October 2017)

A great, fun movie. Exciting to see Spiderman incorporated with the MCU and the Avengers. I agree with the '10' reviews... and also most of the '1' reviews. As a youth in the 90s I grew up with the Animated Series that became so popular. I am also a fan of the original comic from decades ago. Yes, I agree that this telling deviated much from some of the classic attributes to those early fans loved and criticized in this movie. Some of the changes made me cringe but just for a second. Most were well integrated. This was a great "retelling". Times have changed from the 50s, 60s, and even the 90s. I.e., Parker uses his smartphone instead of his flash camera from the original. The characters are more diverse - what's wrong with that (not just for PC reasons, but this takes place in NYC, right?). Stark is more involved in Parker's life. Etc. This movie tied in several elements from across years and versions of Spiderman's canon. I'm glad this wasn't another origin story. We still see a young upcoming hero, struggling with his powers, but also get to see the Stark involvement even though it happens later in the comics it brings Parker into the established time-line of the Avengers universe. Parker proves himself independently but still has a relationship with Stark. Aunt May's a bit younger but it works fine. His uncle is unmentioned but this more about Parker's relationship with Stark and Avengers world than his own personal backstory (we can still enjoy the old movies for all that). The villain, Vulture, was fantastic. Keaton was great. His story as a salvager of the all the alien wreckage from the Avengers' battles ties in nicely (again, this is part of the MCU). Anyway, I almost wanted him to win. He looked cool and still vulturish. I do feel Stark was a little too controlling but that's the character and Parker learns how to stand up to him. I only reason I took a point from 10 is the seeming lack of spider- sense. And MJ not a redhead. Some character updates withstanding, her red-hair is part of her. The Captain America cameos were a nice touch. And Hannibal Buress.