Spider-Man : Homecoming [2017]

Language - English
Director - Jon Watts
Run Time - 2 hours, 13 minutes
Genre - Superhero/Action
Starring - Tom Holland, Michael Keaton,  Jon Favreau, Robert Downey Jr. and Marisa Tomei

Homecoming is a pleasant Spider-Man reboot. After 5 movies of Spider-man, we did not need yet another origin story, and that is where this movie succeeds. Instead of pouring a good 45-50 minutes into a backstory for Peter, his parents, Uncle Ben and how he became Spider-Man; this movie almost perfectly syncs our friendly neighborhood Spiderman into the MCU. [Marvel Cinematic Universe]

For me, Tobey Maguire will always be Spider-Man, but one has to credit Tom Holland for his performance - may he be the Spider-Man to a whole new generation. Also, I'm so glad that a new villain - 'Vulture' [Michael Keaton] was introduced, too much of Green Goblin and Doctor Octopus anyways. Tony Stark and Happy Hogan fill in with some cameos

Homecoming carries on from post Civil War. Peter, having got a glimpse of the 'avengerous' lifestyle, is waiting impatiently for Tony Stark's call but is left hanging high and dry by Tony, as well as Happy, the point-man between Tony and him. Thus, when he witnesses some strange alien guns in the market, he tries to take matters into his own hand, and expectedly, fails. Therein we have the customary 'fall before you may rise' superhero moment.

The movie is quite predictable at times, but it is still a fun movie, with enough of action and humour for everyone to enjoy. It's a 'coming of age' movie for our little web-slinger which follows completely new storyline and characters. Expected a lot more from the mid-credits scene; very bleh.

Another thing I've noticed is that 'Aunt May' keeps getting younger with every reboot. And hotter?

Could be a one-time watch for all.

My Rating - 7.2/10