Spider-Man: Far from Home
A cinematic entry of astronomical proportions. - 8.5/10
by Francesco Bakhos - 365 Movies Lebanon
A cinematic entry of astronomical proportions.
Following the events of Avengers Endgame, Spider-Man must step up to take on new threats in a world that has changed forever.
Honestly, I think We all were expecting FFH to be really good but I'm sure no one, including myself, expected it to be literally PHENOMENAL.
Peter Parker aka Spidey is no longer your average friendly neighborhood Spider-Man, he is now an international ninja-like superhero on his way to become one of the most powerful and influential characters in the world.
For you to better understand my review I'll be dividing it into various parts : Starting with the story and the concept of the movie. Well, how can I put this in words? Its far more grand, spectacular and intense than any previous Spider-Man entry. The main concepts around which the movie was revolving can be put into 2 categories : Reality and Technology and the role each play in creating a haunting hypothetical world where these 2 concepts merge into one. I really liked the contrast director Jon Watts showed regarding technology and how its basically like a double-edged sword, in the right hand, it can work miracles (Spidey) and in the wrong hands, it can be devastatingly horrific. Beside these really intriguing concepts, FFH was filled with Intersting and occasionally inspiring messages. Self-doubt and self-belief are a really good example. We also have numerous themes, which Watts explored so effortlessly such as love, friendship, responsibility, living up to ones capacity.... In other words, FFH's story/plot was so rich and multilayered/dimensional without ever being too much or too overwhelming.
Now on to the characters, well after all it's a marvel movie. So you can kinda expect to have decent writing and all. Firstly the protagonists, I really liked how well and deeply written they were. They had a purpose, a meaning and not just a mere presence in the story. But what really surprised me is the antagonist, wow!! He was written so beautifully and with alot of care, that you even start to sympathize with him. He had a cause, a reason behind his madness. He wasn't your average, next door neighbor kind of villain. He was something else entirely. He blurred the very thin lines that separates the good from the bad . And of course all these characters were lively animated by a cast of highly energetic and extremely well chosen performers such as Tom Holland, Zendaya, Samuel L. Jackson and the outstanding Jake Gyllenhaal. I really do believe that each and everyone's commitment to his character was what ultimately made FFH the blockbuster it is.
In addition, I was really impressed with the graphics, CGI and the special effects. Salute to anyone who had anything to do with them. Guys, the best way to describe them is by simply saying they were orgasmic. They were really powerful and intense and enough to satisfy any kind of spectator. There's also the costumes, way better than any Spidey suit that came before.
Let's not forget about the highly detailed and extremely well choreographed action sequences that were able to steal my breath away. Wow absolutely mind blowing!!! Enough to make any adrenaline junkie's day!!
Generally speaking, FFH was the perfect ending to a cinematic phase that brought us tons of fantastic movies that we all love and cherish. But what makes this movie slightly more emotional than some of Marvel's previous entries is that it basically was, even though it is a Spider-Man based movie, a tribute to Iron Man, the man and the superhero!
So if you guys are looking for an action-packed, extremely hilarious and a bit romantic movie then Spider-Man Far From Home will be your perfect choice.
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