Spider-Man: Homecoming is a big improvement to the previous reboot by Sony/Marvel starring Andrew Garfield. The casting of Tom Holland as a way younger Peter Parker is just about right. The decision of incorporating it into the Marvel Cinematic Universe gives joy to the million of fans who love watching superheroes joining forces together on the big screen.
Set after last year's Captain America: Civil War where Holland's Spidey made his first appearance, the movie balances well between being a kid and it's pitfalls when you are given superhero powers and trying to prove something to the world. You can feel his angst and insecurities. The casting of Oscar winner Marisa Tomei as a more sultry Aunt May is a breathe of fresh air when you think of the character. It's also fun to see Tomei and Robert Downey Jr. reunite after starring in one of the underrated romantic comedies in the nineties Only You. The flirtation of Aunt May and Tony Stark also started in the last Captain America film and hopefully it will continue in the future films of Marvel Studios whether be it The Avengers or the next Spider-Man film. The film's strength is also in it's diverse cast from newcomers Jacob Batalon as Peter Parker's best friend Ned, the beautiful Laura Harrier and actress-singer Zendaya.
It's surprising to see the Batman of my generation Michael Keaton in a Marvel movie. He plays Adrian Toomes aka Vulture the film's villain. As a film buff, my only concern of his casting is that his costume is very similar to the one he wore in his Oscar winning film three years ago Birdman.
Spider-Man: Homecoming has a lot of easter eggs hidden for the comic book and film buffs
to discover and you won't be disappointed.
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