Gutted, couldn’t get in the cinema for Spidey tonight as apparently Wales has brought in COVID passport requirements in the last month… and as I have only had the first jab I (& therefore the missus also) was not allowed in 😢
@colonelkilgore Oh noooo, that’s rubbish! Hope you get to see it sooner rather than later but I have to admit, I’m getting more concerned about the crazy spike in cases and so personally I’m a bit glad I decided not to go.
@RogerRoger yeah they did say that I could provide a lateral flow test, which I probably will depending on how easy it is to rebook… it’s just took the gloss of the whole thing though. The missus and I watched all of the spidey movies in the build up to this (including Homecoming and Far From Home on Wednesday and Thursday respectively) and we were buzzing with excitement all week. Still, there are a lot worse things people are having to deal with than not being able to catch the latest MCU movie, so I can’t grumble too much.
@nessisonett yeah I’m sure we’ll work something out… hopefully it’ll become available on Amazon Prime Home Premier, that would sort us all out.
Just came back from seeing Spider-Man too. I enjoyed it and that’s about all I’m willing to say for now (to keep the thread spoiler-free).
The specifically picked a seat on the side of the aisle so the closest person to me was several seats away in the row behind me, making it comfortable and rather safe conditions. I didn’t hear any coughing either. Might go see the Matrix next, although I hear it’s not so good, unfortunately.
@Keith_Zissou Just watched it as well. The best praise I can give it is that I had forgotten about Murdock with everything else on the screen!
“I’m a really good lawyer.”
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“One ring to rule them all, one ring to find them, One ring to bring them all, and in the darkness bind them; In the Land of Mordor where the shadows lie.”
@Keith_Zissou I braved the crowds and risked my life as well. I liked the movie too, although maybe slightly less than you it sounds. Although I did feel myself get misty eyed at one point, which doesn’t happen often for me.
But I can definitely see why there is split opinions on it, depending on the viewer. More on that later …
On the negatives, I thought some of the dialogue fell flat, at least for an MCU movie. It’s a high watermark but one of the strengths of the MCU movies is the quippy line delivery and the great on screen chemistry of all the characters. I felt that aspect was a little hit-or-miss. Some of the lines and jokes landed, but many didn’t quite hit. And (this is no spoiler for those who’ve seen Far From Home but…) — I really enjoyed the awkward teenage romantic tension in the last two Spidey films, especially in Far From Home with MJ. Their social clumsiness was really cute, but now that they are openly dating then their relationship is much less interesting. Ned also was cast aside a little from his previous role and I found him a highlight in the past, but underutilized in this one.
The same would apply to Happy and May, the way their relationship was just ended abruptly at the beginning was disappointing, since it was a nice gag all throughout the last film
But now as for why I think some reviews are less than enthusiastic — the elephant in the room is the absolute fan service of bringing back all the original Spidermen and villains from prior movies… If someone is watching this movie with no prior experience with the MacGuire and Garfield movies then half of the movie is lost on them. It is a little like Star Wars The Force Awakens, where it resonated best for those who loved A New Hope as a kid. For most of us who are enthusiasts of nerd culture and have seen the Maguire and Garfield films multiple times (and the Netflix Daredevil series as well as all the other MCU movies and now all the Disney+ shows given some references now of those are bleeding into the movies) we all are flush with giddiness at all the references and callbacks. But I think it’s a fine line they walk where the movies might start to isolate some of the casual audience who doesn’t know who all these characters and references are.
It sounds like I’m being hard on the film, and believe me I loved it. Immensely. But I’m also a bit concerned about the direction of things.
@Just2Milky@Voltan I had less restraint on the spoilers in my post above, but I was sure to tag them. 😅 It’s definitely a movie that really needs to be experienced spoiler-free. I went in blind and was frequently blown away.
Btw, I'm safe from spoilers myself now but I'm scrolling Twitter and some people just don't care, huh? And I mean media people and such, not just random users. I'd avoid Twitter for now if you're planning to see it later, unless you can mute the topic or something.
I just got back from seeing No Way Home. That was insane.
First movie I’ve seen in the cinema since I don’t even know. Must have been well over a year.
The excitement was palpable so glad I didn’t go in spoiled…I heard the rumours but still… .
There was clapping, roars of cheers I honestly can’t remember the last movie that had that.
Deathly Hallows P2 was the closest I could compare it to, but even that probably doesn’t reach the heights of NWH.
Even my wife & mother liked it & they aren’t even big fans.
So many great moments. Tobey finishing off the with great power quote for Tom was just wonderful. He’ll always be Spidey to me but it felt like he was handing it over to Tom. Also Andrew saving MJ was just an incredible throwback. I know they were trying to save the villains, but they saved themselves. Tobey with Osborne, Andrew with Zandeya/MJ. I wonder how they’re going to top this. We’ll have a new Venom show up, that’s for sure- but that won’t be enough. Who knows, I trust them entirely after this.
This movie was just a pure joy to watch. I don’t know how anyone could dislike it. I wouldn’t be surprised if this tops OG Tobey Spidey 1 & 2 as the best movie in peoples mind.
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Just got back from the new Spider-Man movie. There was a lot of cheering in my theater as well.
It was alright. Like most of the Marvel-related output in the last ten years, Holland's run as Spider-Man has been very inoffensively entertaining. I really didn't like the direction this film took as it went on, though, as it seemed to trade the charming teenage drama and more grounded stakes of previous films for the sort of explosive and convoluted conceptual bloat that plagues a lot of the later MCU films. Which is a shame, because the first half hour or so is really, really good, and if the filmmakers had organically expanded from that starting point, it could have been amazing. Too few films play with situations related to a superhero who has been doxxed, as Spider-Man was at the end of Far From Home.
I am old enough to have 'grown up' on the Maguire films, so I'm definitely at least partially the target audience for this, but... I dunno. The multiverse approach was really unique and well-done in Enter the Spider-Verse, which was supremely visually creative and played fast and loose with concepts successfully thanks to the freeing nature of animation. Bringing back the last few cinematic Spideys was kind of neat, but also felt like cheap fanservice too often thanks to the script and certain line deliveries.
I think my biggest problem is that the film only even happens because Doctor Strange behaves with uncharacteristic carelessness. Not that he's unwilling to use magic in unscrupulous ways, but I was never fully convinced by how easily Parker convinces him to cast a spell that would have world-shaking consequences even if it hadn't backfired, and that really poisons his role in the film going forward. Looking back, I think everyone should be able to agree that it's for the best that Strange isn't the Sorcerer Supreme, as he clearly lacks judgment, and that lack of judgment is at least partially responsible for Peter Parker losing absolutely everything that was important to him in this film.
(props to them for not chickening out on that profound downer of an ending, though, which puts this above most cinematic blockbuster stuff all on its own)
It was still good fun, though, and I understand why some people will absolutely love it. Ultimately, however, I think Far From Home will likely remain my favorite of Holland's Spider-Man run, and a top five Marvel-related film for me overall.
@Th3solution ANH is my favorite Star Wars movie, and, if anything, those surface similarities with TFA really helped to sour me early on Disney's trilogy, because it paints an extremely unflattering contrast. TFA was a ANH with terrible characters, forgettable villains, and a bland script. Star Wars without the soul.
But then, I'm also one of those weird people who thinks TLJ is quite a bit better than many give it credit for. Terrible middle film in a trilogy, but still significantly better than the films it's sandwiched between.
I get what you mean, though. Like Spider-Man NWH and Ghostbuster Afterlife, it's yet another film in a long-running cinematic series that feels like it relies heavily on nostalgic fanservice to score an easy win with older fans.
Been a bit busy this last week so haven't been posting. I saw Spider Man on opening night because I knew I wouldn't be able to avoid spoilers!
Only one whoop/cheer moment in my cinema but it was fine, it didn't drown out any dialogue or anything.
I did look up some articles after watching it to see if there are any Easter eggs I may have missed but I pretty much got all the listed ones. I think one bit near the end will be a blu ray pause situation for most viewers anyway.
Unfortunately all the articles gave a spoiler warning for Spider Man but didn't give one for Hawkeye which they almost all spoil as well. So lame as I was planning to watch that show fully over Xmas. I still don't plan to read or hear anything more about Hawkeye until I watch it though so please don't tag me in anything spoilerific!
Anyway, good movie on first viewing. There's a lot more that could have been done but considering it is already 2.5 hours, it's probably better left as it is. Not sure how it will hold up on multiple viewings though but I doubt I'll ever think it's bad, maybe just less exciting.
I must say that this felt more like a marvel comic or a marvel cartoon than a marvel film. I won't say why I think that because it is a bit too spoilery but in so many ways it seemed to eschew the rules of the film industry and lean more toward a cartoon/comic sensibility.
@RogerRoger the MCU did have an inadvertent pause after Endgame/Far From Home! It was a bit of a mixed bag though. Black Widow was an easy sell in a hard situation, I'm not sure if I would have enjoyed it more if the zeitgeist was still buzzing at the time of its release. The TV shows were perfectly timed for the 2 year cinema drought.
@Ralizah TLJ is my favourite of the sequel trilogy and possibly my second favourite star wars film after Rogue One... I know I must be a heathen 😅
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