Surprisingly Original

Rating: 8/10 (7 August 2017)

Before stepping foot into the theater to watch this film, I was a bit skeptical, to say the least. I'm not a fan of superhero movies, however, from the very first opening credit, I knew that this would be a spectacular extravaganza. The cinematography and effects are phenomenal, but what makes this film is the surprisingly original take on a very overused blockbuster story. Every character is its own, completely set apart from the other spider-man films, and every actor executes their role flawlessly. I was so happy to find that the characters actually looked like actual high-schoolers, and apart from the hair-raising action, it was a wonderfully crafted teenage comedy and portrayed a relatable story with a diverse array of characters. I particularly enjoyed Zendaya's and Martin Starr's characters and felt they played their roles with perfect comedic timing. I highly recommend this film.