Does Across the Spider-Verse live up to the insane expectations?
Sony Pictures’Across the Spider-Verseis a fantastic film, but it isnt flawless.
The original 2018 animatedSpider-Manmovie blew away both audiences and critics alike.
Not only that, but it set impossibly high expectations for what whatever came next.
Thankfully, in a lot of ways,the long-awaited sequel lives up to the legacyof its predecessor.
The story takes audiences through several different universes, each with its own distinctive look and animation style.
To say its a beautiful film is an understatement.
Dont let the dozens of new Spider-People convince you otherwisehes still clearly the heart of the story.
But hes missing his old Spider pals.
So hes pretty happy whenGwen Stacypays him a surprise visit, one that takes him to some unexpected places.
Every frame is like a painting, one ripped right out of the comicsits truly dazzling.
The slower approach to building their friendship pays off.
Returning & New Spider-Faces
Alongside the leading Spider-Duo, there are plenty of returning faces.
While there are plenty of familiar faces,there are dozens and dozens of additional Spider-Variantsthis time around.
The Villainous, Multiversal Spot
As for the villain this time around, The Spot is fantastic.
One of those points iswith The Spot himselftheres simply not enough of him.
Despite that, however,Across the Spider-Verseis a stellar film with some emotional and hard-hitting storytelling.
Spider-Man fans will be awestruck by all of the deep-cut references hidden in each scene.
The sequel is not better than the original film.
Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verselands in theaters on Friday, June 2.
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