Quite possibly the biggest cinematic leap of faith in 2018. But just like Miles, it succeeds.

Rating: 10/10 (19 June 2019)

Placing a lot of emphasis on the leap, an animated Spider-Man movie was a gamble. Being animated, not as many people will go see it, as it's not Disney. Also, Sony Animation doesn't exactly have the best track record. The budget for this movie is quite high, and if it failed, it would have cost Sony millions. However, the effort and heart put into this film worked, as the film succeeded in the box office, and went on to win the Academy Award for Best Animated Feature, over other great features. However, the movie quite honestly deserves it, being one of the best films of 2018. It's story is quickly paced, intertwining fast action beats with slow character moments. The action is well choreographed, and has plenty of weight to it. The voice acting is on point, and the character designs pop out, and are unique. The variety of Spider-people keep the movie from getting stale, and they work off of each other very well. The emotional beats hit hard, as many have felt the way Miles felt (In a battle between pursuing your own passion versus the one that others want for you). The message that everyone can become a hero is very encouraging to people, and can inspire them to help out in more ways than one. However, the most significant thing to note is the animation. It is very unique, having a comic-book aesthetic, with bright colors, and moments of jaw-dropping beauty. Spider-Man has been one of my favorite heroes ever since I was young, and this is my favorite Spider-Man film. It is a very-well rounded film, and has something for almost everyone. If you're still on the fence about the movie, try it. Take a leap of faith, and you just might like it.