Read Mixed User Reviews for Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse

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TrevorsViewDec 27, 2018

As a middle-schooler, I was a real fan of the Sam Raimi Spider-Man trilogy, because unlike Batman, Superman, or my favorite crimefighters, the Teen Titans, Peter Parker articulated a truly identifiable humanity with his trials of mastering aAs a middle-schooler, I was a real fan of the Sam Raimi Spider-Man trilogy, because unlike Batman, Superman, or my favorite crimefighters, the Teen Titans, Peter Parker articulated a truly identifiable humanity with his trials of mastering a new set of powers without help. Today, Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse accurately depicts more than just that: what it means to put on the red mask.

It’s no secret, however, that superheroes give bad relationship advice, as Mary Jane Watson has always been so awful to Peter. Here, while there’s also a usual mentor relationship for Brooklyn teen Miles, things really get kicked off by his affection for Gwen Stacy, who mostly stands as a believable yet cheap love interest. She does get to become more of a character later, but the way she’s introduced isn’t enough to hook female viewers. Spider-Man is essentially worshipped as a god for everyone to submit their identities to, but this movie also tries to make us feel sad for the “humanized” villain, Kingpin, by giving him a forgettable tragic backstory. Any sadness attempted falls flat because it’s brought up using a noisy, hyper, seizure-inducing color spectrum; the worst possible method of entertaining kids.

We perhaps are getting a taste of the dark cinematic superhero era of 1995, back when its insincere cheesiness peaked by a certain director whose name rhymes with Moel Bumacher. Although in this case, it works to its advantage, as some anime influence pops up by the visual of a spider on ultraviolet hallucinogens. Other old comic book imagery makes its way in, like yellow box text projecting Miles’ thoughts. There are plenty other creative spins to make this its own distinct identity, one that sprays graffiti paint over your own eyesight of Ben Parker’s “great power, great responsibility” quote. Miles’ extra-dimensional mentor, Mister Peter B. Parker, now hates Uncle Ben’s quote, so a new uncle figure (and aunt figure) arrive for a new 2018 audience. Such new changes to the formula help deliver an important new message to learn: You can’t save everybody.

Regrettably, the screenwriters, which include Phil Lord of The LEGO Movie, couldn’t save their script. I know superhero worlds often embrace absurdity, except the logic of this superhero world matches a child’s mind, its coincidences removing justification of the ridiculous dialogue, particularly Miles’ incapacity to tell his dad he loves him. Also, Spider-Man comics exist within Miles’ world… for some unexplained reason. The poor writing goes to the unconvincing dialogue ruined all the further by overly dramatic music queueing in a surprise villain twist. These detriments to Miles’ character arc spark the numerous bad qualities of old comic books.

That doesn’t mean the good visual qualities of old comic books are useless, quite the opposite in fact. As a response to his police officer father forcing him to attend “Visions Academy,” Miles appears to imagine the entire world as a comic book. Little “peck-peck-pecks” pop out of several pigeons in a sense of comic book cheesiness done correctly. While a retro battle against a giant Green Goblin takes on an old classic feel, a snow-ridden grave under flowers suggest influence from modern graphic novels. These moments all come together with a constant implementation of little vinyl dots across the screen to match an old comic strip on newsprint. Those little details balance the harshness of the past and harshness of the present, like cartoons birthing a “millenialized” baby boomer society to redefine heroism.

Its satire of the Raimi trilogy comes full circle to be not just funny, but insightful, in what needs to change. To complete revisionist touches of the superhero icon’s maturation for our modern lens, the women get their chance to suit up, particularly Gwen Stacy and her accidentally awesome haircut; not to mention Doc Ock is now female! That means we ALL get a chance to be Spider-Man!

Now, how am I Spider-Man? For one, the many difficulties come at times when helpful people aren’t always around. Example: Several months ago, I lost my wallet at the grocery story, so then began the recovery process by ordering a replacement driver’s license… which arrived a mere days before I found my wallet in the pantry. It’s a stupid moment of unnecessary freaking out, but sums up what 2018 was all about for me: becoming 100% financially dependent on myself in the same process of self-discovery and self-help that Peter Parker went through when he needed to become Spider-Man.

And finally, I ought to point out how this movie tributes Stan Lee. Amid his recent death, Stan’s latest cameo gives the man great respect that would guarantee tears of joy.… Expand

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avadaApr 7, 2019

It's a ham-handed "diversity" abomination. And massively overrated.
Black spider man, spider woman, anime-lolita spider girl, female Octopus.
The story was nothing special undeserving of such high rates. But reviewers don't care for theIt's a ham-handed "diversity" abomination. And massively overrated.
Black spider man, spider woman, anime-lolita spider girl, female Octopus.
The story was nothing special undeserving of such high rates. But reviewers don't care for the value of the movie only that it's "diverse" it seems...… Expand

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RetrodoxFeb 15, 2019

its good but not that great it falls into a lot of family genre movie tropes,the hero fails but there are not lasting effects on him,the supporting characters are either just comical or just romantic interest they don't have purpose theirits good but not that great it falls into a lot of family genre movie tropes,the hero fails but there are not lasting effects on him,the supporting characters are either just comical or just romantic interest they don't have purpose their extremely forgettable and obviously plot shoe ins.The third act is a Plato to say the least,its way to predictable and uninteresting I wanted the movie to end by that point which is another thing I don't like about this film it is extensively long 15 mins of the film would be nice, still the better of the batch of the family genre.… Expand

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PhuckriticksJan 8, 2019

The art is cool, the basic depiction of characters possess a great urban feel. At times it looked blurry in spots. Spider-man is my favorite in the Marvel Universe, but this plot and story just aren't that great. I was bored.

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LegendaryLassDec 14, 2018

Typical superhero origin story, nothing you haven't seen before but the characterization is very well-done for Miles and Peter. However, it's bogged down by a ludicrous plot and laden with jerky, cheap animation passing as "stylistic." FailsTypical superhero origin story, nothing you haven't seen before but the characterization is very well-done for Miles and Peter. However, it's bogged down by a ludicrous plot and laden with jerky, cheap animation passing as "stylistic." Fails to capitalize on any of the spider-people other than Miles and Peter, which is a shame as they're the least interesting of the bunch.… Expand

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WhateverHoweverDec 24, 2018

Diversity: the art of thinking independently together, but most of the time they aren't going to support it financially in the box office.

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JLuis_001Dec 26, 2018

I'm sorry, but what's the big deal?
I mean it's funny, it's colorful, it's entertaining but hardly groundbreaking.
It feels pretty much like every other Marvel superhero film, yet this one is animated, therefore the only really big change.I'm sorry, but what's the big deal?
I mean it's funny, it's colorful, it's entertaining but hardly groundbreaking.

It feels pretty much like every other Marvel superhero film, yet this one is animated, therefore the only really big change.

It deals with the Multiverse which is actually pretty cool and opens a very interesting door for both Marvel and Sony in that terrain but while I did enjoyed this film, it never felt different or special.

It's good yes but there's nothing astonishing in it.… Expand

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AxeTDec 20, 2018

Striking breakout animation and hip urban comic book graffiti style nearly lift the also creative break the mold expanded universe narrative from the perils of dull formula.

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keemtJun 1, 2019

Everything is painfully average about this movie other than the art style and the villain's weaponization of multiverses. The plot sucks, the dialogue sucks, it's such a waste of time.

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43in2014Jul 21, 2023

The short review: Miles Morales watches the Spider-man of his universe try to stop Kingpin from running a particle collider. That Spider-man was able to damage the collider but not before it breaks down the boundary between universes - he'sThe short review: Miles Morales watches the Spider-man of his universe try to stop Kingpin from running a particle collider. That Spider-man was able to damage the collider but not before it breaks down the boundary between universes - he's killed in the process. Miles has to learn to become the new Spider-man while Spider-people from other universes come over to stop Kingpin running the collider again. The storyline and animation is interesting and fresh at the beginning but gradually loses its shine. > Related media: I have watched all Marvel Cinematic Universe films with Spider-man featured. I have not read the comics or watched the TV shows.
> Positives: > 1. The story is interesting and fresh, with new characters from other universes.
> 2. The animation style is new (for me) and well done. Negatives:
> 1. However, after a while, the animation loses its shine. Most characters are not drawn beautifully, particularly Kingpin. The 'glitch' caused by the multiverse affecting each other is also represented in a style that looks poor to me.
> 2. The fast parts of some animations can be too much for some people, including myself.
> 3. Towards the second half of the film, it just felt frustrating, tiring and not that impressive. > How would the different age groups rate this: > Children: Good > Teens: Excellent > Young adults: Excellent
> Medium-age adults: Good > Older adults: Good. > My rating: 3/5 (no half scores). Save your money and watch it on TV.… Expand

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deadbankMar 1, 2019

The animation and action was good, but the actual plot was pretty bland and has been done many times in the Spider-Man movies. However, this did feel a lot like a comic book, and is a good direction for Marvel movies (and really just superThe animation and action was good, but the actual plot was pretty bland and has been done many times in the Spider-Man movies. However, this did feel a lot like a comic book, and is a good direction for Marvel movies (and really just super hero movies in general) to start moving towards.… Expand

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BenLinkMay 16, 2019

Even though the animation and the visuals in this movie are some of the best i've ever seen. The story is not very good at all. It's a mess honestly. They have some great characters and character designs but the story is just meh. HonestlyEven though the animation and the visuals in this movie are some of the best i've ever seen. The story is not very good at all. It's a mess honestly. They have some great characters and character designs but the story is just meh. Honestly not sure how this is being rated so high. Watch it for the visuals but not the story. The Spider Verse concept is just confusing and doesn't make sense. I wish the visuals were on a better written story.… Expand