Across the Spider-Verse | Redefining a Franchise

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.