Refreshing Spider-Man Adaptation

Rating: 8/10 (12 May 2020)

Spider-Man: Homecoming seems to be polarising opinion amongst viewers. I think the people who hated it appear to be fanboys of either comic books or the original Tobey Maguire trilogy. Perhaps these viewers are too accustomed to the traditional Spider-Man legend and can't appreciate a bit of variation from the same story getting retold, reboot after reboot.
Tom Holland's take on everyone's favourite web slinging hero is refreshing. This Peter Parker's story picks up in the aftermath of Captain America: Civil War, and so we don't have to go through the whole kid gets bit by radioactive spider, uncle gets shot blah blah blah we all know how it goes. Homecoming slots perfectly into the wider MCU. The references throughout to the Avengers and events in previous films are never ending, giving a fascinating insight into how this fictional age of superheroes has taken its toll on the microcosmic environment of Peter's high school.
Holland's Parker is relatable, and he fills the role with so much fun and personality. Also, contrary to popular belief, the jokes in this film are genuinely funny and I'd rank Homecoming 2nd behind Guardians of the Galaxy in the Marvel comedy rankings. Overall, the MCU's Spider-Man is a hit - highly enjoyable with a gasp-worthy twist at the end (no spoilers) that make it more than just a shallow parody. Don't listen to the biased haters!!