The first reviews for Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse are here, giving fans a taste of what to expect from the highly anticipated sequel.
Acting as a direct sequel to 2018’s Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse, a synopsis for the film teases: “After reuniting with Gwen Stacy, friendly full-time Brooklyn neighborhood Spider-Man is catapulted through from the Multiverse, where he encounters a team of Spider-People tasked with protecting his very existence.
“However, when the heroes clash over how to handle a new threat, Miles faces off against the other spiders. He must soon redefine what it means to be a hero in order to save the people he loves the most.”
It won’t be the last time that Marvel lovers traverse the Spider-Verse with a third movie, Spider-Man: Beyond the Spider-Verse, which is already in the works and will be released in March 2024.
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So what can fans expect from the iconic hero’s latest outing? Early reactions shared by those lucky enough to see the film hailed it as a “total blast” with many praising its “darker than expected” narrative.
After seeing an early screening of the film, Collider’s Steven Weintraub tweeted: “Absolutely loved Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse. I wanted to pause about a hundred times to study the incredible art on display. I can’t recommend this movie highly enough and can’t wait to see it again. Next time in @IMAX!”
Sean O’Connell of CinemaBlend echoed the sentimentwriting: “OK. Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse lives a step above Masterpiece. It’s a true work of art. Every painting deserves to be hung in a museum. The jokes and nods to Spidey lore are perfect.” “It’s OUTSTANDING. Best Spider-Man movie. Might be my favorite movie. Enjoy.”
The Hollywood Reporter journalist brian davids said the film is “another resounding victory for the Lord Miller-produced universe,” adding, “Hailee Steinfeld really stands out as Gwen Stacy, and her scenes with Shea Whigham’s Captain Stacy are really special. It’s darker and sadder.” than I expected, but necessary”.
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Rotten Tomatoes critic Tessa Smith derided many twists and turns in the film, tweeting: “Spider-Man: Into The Spider-Verse raised the bar with its unique animation style and storytelling. Minds were blown when it released and fans thought there was no way it could be topped. Think again Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse raises its own bar that seemed impossible.
“There are shocking twists, unexpected surprises, and a story that really makes sense for the crazy multiverse world we’ve all plunged ourselves into. The new Spider-People are amazing! Traversing the Spider-Verse never feels so long.”
He ended by saying that unless something “completely unexpected” is released, Across The Spider-Verse has won Best Animated Feature at the upcoming “in the bag” Academy Awards, going as far as to say it deserves a nomination. for Best Film.
of fandango eric goldman he called the film “fantastic” and expressed his excitement for the planned next installment.
“I’m so happy to say that Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse is fantastic! It deftly juggles deeply felt character beats with crazy multiverse content packed with delicious Easter eggs. I loved how it expanded Gwen’s story.” I can’t wait for the third one,” he wrote.
Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse It has a theatrical release date of June 2, 2023 in the United States.
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