Supermallet

I enjoyed this but pretty much have already forgotten about it. It's not particularly exceptional in any way, other than Tom Holland who gives his all as Peter.

Unclejosh

Rewatched this again over the weekend with my family and still enjoyed it very much. I still got chills during the car ride to the dance when Michael Keaton realizes who Peter is. One of the best scenes in all the Marvel movies in my opinion.

I was discussing this movie with a buddy of mine and he didn't care for it but his reasoning made me want to punch a wall. He was upset that they didn't include his origin. He actually asked me "did they ever explain how he got his powers?"

Ugh, people like him are the reason that every stupid reboot has to include the same origin story that has been told for 50 years in every incarnation and media of these superhero characters. One of my favorite things about Homecoming is they didn't do any of that.

When I asked him incredulously if he was saying he did not know how Spider-Man got his powers and what happened to Uncle Ben, he said he knew but he wanted to see it again and that was a big part of why he didn't like the movie.

SMDH...

Supermallet

You’ll never please everyone. Most people agree that origins in general are played out and definitely for SM in particular as we’ve seen it twice on screen already.

Obi-Wanma

There was a 2 second scene where Ned asks him about being bit by a spider.

That was more than enough. I don't need to see Uncle Ben die over and over.

Unclejosh

I know. While I enjoyed this a lot, I can at least understand many of the criticisms of this movie even if I disagree or at least don't weigh the flaws as others may. I think the positives outnumber the negatives but I do get why some people have those negative opinions with the exception of this one.

I simply cannot wrap my head around wanting to see an origin again for the superhero with perhaps the most media presence overall in all forms, all of which has shown the origin previously.

It vexes me.

Giantrobo

Yeah don't necessarily need full on origins in Comic Book films. Mentions, short scenes, MAYBE some flashbacks..work great at this point.

..if you really are truly that interested in how they "got that" after a movie comes out...go to Wiki, Google, A comic book store(no shortage of dudes who will Mansplain comic character origins there...)

Unclejosh

Exactly. I brought that up to my friend and he didn't remember it. That is on him for not paying attention, there is no need to devote half of a movie rehashing the same material over and over with commonly known information. These people are pop culture icons at this point. It is not necessary.

I asked my friend to explain to me exactly how Gandalf in the LOTR movies (which are some of his favorite movies/books) got his powers and what his origin was that lead him to his current point as the first movie started and he got all mad and said it wasn't important. Ok, sure. Same thing but ok.

Josh-da-man

I'm the same way... Spidey's origin is well-known, but the MCU just sort of feels incomplete without at least a flashback to the radioactive spider.

GoldenJCJ

Finally watched this last night and liked it quite a bit. It’s a shame it took them 6 tries to finally get a Spider-man movie right.

I did find his friend to be mostly annoying and dragged down every scene he was in but aside from that I don’t have any real complaints. Tom Holland is a perfect Spider-Man and beats the bell out of Maguire and Garfield (both of whom I like in general).

I still feel Spider-man was shoehorned into Civil War but after seeing Homecoming, it almost makes me appreciate his appearance in Civil War more. Some of the last few Marvel movies have gotten SO big that it’s kind of nice just seeing Peter act as the friendly neighborhood Spider-Man first. I look forward to seeing his adventures later getting bigger and more dangerous. Hopefully Holland stays with the franchise for awhile.

And put me down as another one who found it refreshing not to use this as yet another origin story. The couple of throwaway lines by Peter is just enough to let me know how he obtained his powers.

melasnus

Late to the game.
Watched the BD tonight.

IMO, this is one of the best Spiderman films.
Good writing and directing.

LOTS of comedy...very refreshing.
The wife and I had many LOL moments...particularly in the first half.

BTW, it's important to remember "Spiderman" was never REALLY a Spiderman.
Peter Parker was always a Spiderboy.

One caveat regarding this release is the CGI often looks pretty bad for an "A" movie.
I don't know if they ran out of money or what, but it should have embarrassed Sony for not spending a bit more to get it done right.

Michael Corvin

I liked the casting and the humor. Keaton was a great villain. Having Favreau acting a bit again was fantastic. Where it failed for me is length and Iron Man. I hate Iron Man with a fiery passion and I don't want or need him in the Spider-man movies.

Wolf359

What makes you hate him to that extent? The actor? The way they've made the character front and center in the Universe? I haven't read an iron Man comic in decades but nothing he's done in the movies has been particularly fiery hate worthy.

OldBoy

I’m sure this was mentioned, but when does this actually take place in MCU timeline?

The opening pretty much mentions right after events in The Avengers, which in 2012. Then flash 8 years later and make it taking place in 2020, which would suggest every movie preceding since has been 2020 and beyond, is that correct?

dex14

OldBoy

Geez. So 2016 is Homecoming. What a gaff. Just getting ready for FFH.

OldBoy

Forgot how much fun this movie is too. It’s like they told an origin story without it being a “true” origin story. Really well cast and made. Tom Holland is terrific and perfect for role. Really puts Maguire and Garfield to shame. He truly captures the fun and spirit of who young Peter Parker/Spider-Man is. Really great all around and look forward to Spider-Man: Far From Home next Saturday.