| Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse is superior to “Into the Spider-Verse,” where there is a lot to unpack in terms of scope visually and the number of characters that appeared in this animated film from Sony Animated Pictures. If the first one was something to be elated about in terms of visual style and narrative the producers and directors really went to it in making sure the original was just an appetizer.
There is an amount of Spider-People in this film that have their own story to tell, and you’re only seeing it revolve between Miles and Gwen. The main protagonist in the film expands not just Miles growing up and getting acclimated to his new role as Eath-1610’s Spider-Man, but dealing with everyday life like most young adults in the world. For Gwen, the struggle of trying to prove herself to his father, Captain Stacy is the only two parts of a bigger story that unfolds in 140 minutes of a visually impressive world where all these characters exist. Every Spider-Man fan is treated to this epic adventure as a love letter that the people behind this film listened to from the original. It shows that this superhero genre is no longer just for kids to enjoy but for the fans and ‘True Believers” out there to show that they care for this franchise and will continue to support it. |
WARNING: Proceed with caution when reading this review as it might contain some minor plot points of the film that would be considered a SPOILER. But in case you have seen the film or just want to read and don't care for this do read on...
Every Spider-Man fan is treated to this epic adventure as a love letter that the people behind this film listened to from the original. It shows that this superhero genre is no longer just for kids to enjoy but for the fans and ‘True Believers” out there to show that they care for this franchise and will continue to support it.
The Multiverse appeal of telling a story of so many Spider-Men, Women, and all manner types of creatures assuming the identity of a “Spider-Man” is not enough to put it into one frame. It’s all about taking it in and going to the cinema prepared not to let your bladder interrupt a film with so many things happening in between.
Clearly, the casual fans who have known a few versions of Spider-Man may not be able to handle the amount of Easter eggs they are throwing at you while at the same time trying to figure out the story beats and attempting to absorb or even get the feel of everything that’s great about this sequel.
The Animation
If “Into the Spider-Verse” has wowed you with the way the animators have produced this colourful style with a comicbooky perspective of how it gave this a fresh look introducing the characters and the world Miles Morales inhabits, this next one will surely blow your cerebral cortex in trying to make sense of it.
Not only with the visuals that defined the original give viewers something bigger expectations. But also the intricate sounds of every Spider “Thwip” in this film can be heard in every Spider-People who does use this ability. Call it insane, it really is baffling if you see the film on your third session just to get it all in your mind how good the artists, renders, producers, and every single person involved in putting together this animated film are impressive.
Gwen and Miles
The heart of this “Middle Film” revolves around Miles and Gwen their relationship is put to the test. Both characters narrated the opening part of the film sharing their individual stories. Gwen gets the spotlight on her origin and her father’s relationship and the tragic loss of a friend at the same time while struggling to live up to the Spider-Woman identity.
For Miles, it is about the balance of being the ‘New’ Spider-Man and the relationships with his parents living in two cultures of being half Puerto Rican with its traditions at the same time facing a new enemy with The Spot, which at first, was a laughable character that would become the major multiverse crisis that he needs to face.
Comicbook Style
There is something about the comicbook element not just the visuals explained, but also the way better than just a motion comic animation. It spits out terms and thought bubbles in real-time. The character introductions and its art style were something you’d watch again and again.
The 140 minutes were unnoticeable when you’re engrossed in trying to make of it. You get the Eureka moment when you see something familiar, and where they pulled out the things you’ve never thought they would ever do. It is quite intense at the same time you’re entertained by how they put this together in a massive undertaking that will leave you wanting and asking for more.
t Cliffhanger
No wait, this was just the first part of a two-part saga, and that was not enough for you to feel like it wasn’t over until the title card says it. It would be Beyond the Spider-verse where everyone will be waiting for. Despite the last few seconds it feels like you’re satisfied with what you see and then that part where Miles went home…
At the same time, parallels to Gwen’s scene were giving you a tap on the shoulder that a twist was coming. You feel those unsettling moments when you already figured out before things kicked in that it is not over yet until the very last sequence of the credits rolled gives you the title and finding out it will be nine months from now.
Overall, there’s so much to take in literally. Everything about this was greatly executed. It is rare a “middle film” would be this good. We can all appreciate how they put so much care into making it for the fans.
I’m not the biggest Spider-Man fan on the planet, but I have read the comicbooks and it is definitely connected to “Into the Spider-verse” tying all the things about what happened during the Collider’s destruction and its aftermath that led to The Spot’s creation and the anomaly that Miguel O’Hara and the Spider-Society is trying to avoid, which was the crux of the trilogy.
"Spier-Man: Across the Spider-Verse" is now playing in cinemas since 31 May 2023 in the Philippines distributed by Columbia Pictures in this country. It's also showing in Australia & New Zealand also on 1 June 2023 distributed by Sony Picture Releasing.
RATED: A+
NOTE: This animated film is still being screened publicly at the Red Carpet Cinemas in EDSA Shangri-La Mall in Mandaluyong City, Philippines. This is reviewed with a personal opinion with minor spoilers not for you to agree or disagree about the views written by the author but to gain insight on his perspective about the film.
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