2 years of Spider-Man: No Way Home

Firstly, I know it was fan service at its Best but I will always treasure the memory of seeing No Way Home on its premiere night during the chilly winter. yelling with joy and excitement when all 3 generations of live-action Spider-Men were on-screen together!

The film was a smash hit, but this was not only due to the cameos. Upon re-watch, No Way Home holds up for a multitude of reasons.

Daredevil's Return and Other Cameos Make Sense in No Way Home

Having cameos and crossovers isn't enough; they need to be executed well.

The way No Way Home skillfully combines the many arcs and continuities of the three previous Spider-Man movies is one of the things that makes it a fantastic movie. The movie does a fantastic job of incorporating each actor's distinct interpretation of the role into a seamless story. This is no easy task, as making sure that everything fits together takes a great deal of meticulous preparation and attention to detail. Even the beloved character Daredevil was subtly and naturally included in the movie without coming across as corny or excessive.

No Way Home's Action Highlights Every Character's Powers

The excellent action and amazing visual effects of Spider-Man: No Way Home also make it worthwhile. There are some dramatic and striking set pieces in the movie, such as a suspenseful chase sequence on a New York highway and pivotal combat surrounding the Statue of Liberty. Excellent special effects bring the powers of all three Spider-Men and visually striking characters, including Sandman and Electro, to life in a very exciting way.

Peter Parker Discovers the True Cost of Being Spider-Man

No Way Home is an amazing ensemble of supporting characters in addition to the amazing action and extraordinary effects, which are a regular sight in superhero movies. Returning to her role as Peter's love interest, Zendaya is accompanied by a number of well-known characters from the first two movies: Aunt May, Happy Hogan, and Ned, Peter's closest buddy. These individuals balance out the film's high stakes and weighty subject matter by adding much-needed humor and emotion.

This movie does a fantastic job at character development. Peter Parker from the Marvel Cinematic Universe has come under fire for a number of things, including his over reliance on Tony Stark for technological know-how. In No Way Home, Peter discovers what it really takes to be Spider-Man and grows into his own hero. As the titles roll, Peter is left on his own, having rented out a run-down flat in the middle of Manhattan from his mentor Aunt May. Having been influenced by his fellow Spider-Men, he even designs his own outfit with the traditional Spider-Man appearance. A significant portion of the movie delves on Peter's relationships with his best pals, MJ and Ned, whom he also loses at the end.

Holland’s story arc was incredible and he lost basically everything in order to save the villains trying to kill him…that's why we love spiderman. Despite how hard everything is for him, he never gives up.

Composer Michael Giacchino

The amazing soundtrack of No Way Home is one feature that isn't talked about enough. The Spider-Man theme from the first two movies is brought back by composer Michael Giacchino, but this time he raises the stakes by adding bolder, more operatic, and epic elements to the soundtrack. Even the Sam Raimi trilogy's ideas are expertly incorporated by him without overtly ripping off scenes from the earlier movies.

Finally, Spider-Man: No Way Home succeeds because it manages to balance the fun and excitement of a superhero film with a message about the importance of teamwork and friendship. Throughout the film, Holland's, Garfield's, and Maguire's Peter Parkers all learn the value of working together and supporting one another, and this is something that audiences of all ages can relate to and appreciate. All of these elements come together to make a film that is both entertaining and emotionally resonant, making it a must-see for fans of the Spider-Man franchise.

Loved how they didn’t just throw Andrew and Tobey in there as a gimmick or brief cameo, but allowed them to dive further into the progression of their characters and get closure after so many years. Andrew in particular absolutely crushed it, from his vulnerability and relief upon saving MJ to the love and validation he received from the older, wiser Tobey on positive self-talk. You could tell he was hurting the whole time, and yet this was a healing process for him.

On the other hand, I kept thinking about Tom finally having his origin story come full circle (somewhat akin to the running theme from Into the Spider-verse, like we were watching his comic book moment happen in real time). It broke my heart to see him lose Aunt May and connection to his friends, MJ, even the other Avengers. However, it felt like this all needed to happen in a way so he could finally be ready and set off on his own. In that final shot as he’s swinging through the city with his new duds I could hear Tony’s voice echoing from that first film: “if you’re nothing without this suit, then you shouldn’t have it.” He’s been through so much, but it’s shaped him and matured him into the person we’ve always known and loved, ready to kick ass and lend a helping hand as your friendly neighborhood Spider-man.

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