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Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse matches bold storytelling with striking animation for a purely enjoyable adventure with heart, humor, and plenty of superhero action. Read Critics...
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- Bob Persichetti, Peter Ramsey, Rodney Rothman
- PG
- Sony Pictures Animation
Dec 11, 2018 · It helps hugely that “Into the Spider-Verse” features a tremendous cast of voice actors to bring these characters to life. They hit the humorous beats with superb timing and élan, but they also find the humanity and pathos within their adventures to give the story dramatic heft.
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By David Griffin
Updated: Apr 21, 2020 3:43 am
Posted: Dec 14, 2018 4:14 pm
This is a spoiler-free review of Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse.
There’s no replacing a comic book legend like Peter Parker, but Sony Animation’s Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse makes a strong case for why more “Spider-People” is a good thing. Miles Morales’ journey from zero to hero is brought to life with jaw-dropping animation, whimsical callbacks to previous Spider-Man media, and memorable side characters from the multiverse that range from fan-favorite Spider-Gwen to the outright bizarre Spider-Ham.
The unique and often brilliant 3D animation style is a fantastic aspect of the movie, though it does take some time to get used to. It’s like watching a comic book being brought to life, complete with vibrant colors, a few KAPOWS, and some actual thought bubbles sprinkled in for dramatic effect. With so many American animated films resembling Pixar nowadays, Into the Spider-Verse is a visual experience unlike anything we’ve seen before. Those one-of-a-kind visuals add an otherworldly look, which is appropriate since the story is not set in the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
Peter’s frustrations are not unfounded since Miles’ journey to superhero status is a slow one, and that’s a good thing. Instead of a rushed training montage, a good chunk centers on Miles’ struggle to accept and trust his new abilities. It’s a refreshing take on an origin story and adds a nice bit of suspense, making Miles legitimately doubt if he has what it takes to join the superhero elite.
Once Miles does figure it all out, his youthful exuberance is palpable whenever he’s swinging through the brightly lit New York City streets, thanks to Moore’s strong voice work. As a superhero, Miles embraces many of the characteristics that Peter exhibits: bravery, kindness, and a strong connection to his family. But Miles’ way of being Spider-Man is different enough to not make him seem like a copycat, and helps this feel like a fresh, new Spider-Man story instead of a retread of familiar material. When he’s in action, Miles’ distinctive set of superpowers - his ability to stun opponents and use camouflage to become all but invisible, to name a few - are thrilling to see on display.
Into the Spider-Verse helps set Miles’ story apart in more ways than just his personality, layering on aspects that feel uniquely Miles. Rather than solely relying on orchestral accompaniment, we hear the melodic beats of contemporary artists like Post Malone and Swae Lee to tie into his love of music and hip-hop. Even Miles’ style of clothing is unique, with his red-and-white unlaced Nikes and spraypainted spider emblem on his costume. Miles definitely has swag.
Though this story is Miles’, the other members of Team Spider-Verse each have their moments to shine, particularly in the larger action-packed fight scenes. Apart from Peter, Spider-Gwen, (Hailee Steinfeld) has the biggest and most compelling character arc here. Spider-Man Noir (brilliantly voiced by Nicolas Cage) is particularly memorable, as is Spider-Ham (John Mulaney), whose Looney Toons-inspired animation is charming. Rounding out the team is the futuristic, anime-inspired Peni Parker (Kimiko Glenn), and her trusty SP//dr suit that’s bonkers, and a lot of fun to watch.
Spider-Man Noir (brilliantly voiced by Nicolas Cage) is particularly memorable
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Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse hits all the marks to be an all-around moviegoing blast. Miles Morales has a memorable big-screen debut thanks to a compelling story and strong performances from its heroes and villain. Alongside Peter Parker, Miles’ journey from everyday teenager to a genuine city-saving superhero is one of the best Spider-Man mov...
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- Bob Persichetti, Peter Ramsey, Rodney Rothman
- A.O. Scott
- 117 min
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