Marvel at Spider-man!

Rating: 8/10 (22 July 2017)

Spider-man: Homecoming is an excellent addition to the Marvel cinematic universe. Ever since the Avengers arrived back in 2012, I have dreamed of Spider-man being part of the MCU. Five years later, it seems my wish has been granted in the form of a fun and light- hearted superhero flick.
I wasn't sure how Marvel would go about reinventing a new Spider-man as it felt like most of the tricks had already been pulled. However, the studio didn't disappoint and modernised every element successfully for a new audience.
Tom Holland absolutely shines as Spider-man. Holland has great timing and really brings the character alive. Marvel has now found the perfect actor to take on the iconic role. Michael Keaton is also very impressive once again donning wings but this time as the compelling antagonist known as The Vulture. Time and time again, Keaton gives great performances. Jacob Batalon's performance as Ned adds a great comedic depth to the film and provides the audience with some of the best laughs throughout.
I really liked the direction that Jon Watts and the Marvel executives took with this film. Every decision made sense. It was really great to see such an accurate depiction of Spider-man on the big screen. I like how Tony Stark fills the role of Uncle Ben â€“ I initially thought that there would be a lot of Iron Man in Homecoming, but I think there was just the right amount as after all this is a Spider-man film.
The film's story is very strong and the problems that Peter Parker faces are very relatable. There is also a great twist in the movie which caught me completely by surprise and adds a lot to the film.
Overall, I would give the film 8 out of 10 because it delivers on all of my wishes for the character and progression/evolution of the franchise.