Director: Jon Watts
Genre: Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi
Runtime: 129 Minutes
Main Cast: Tom Holland, Jake Gyllenhaal, Samuel L. Jackson, Marisa Tomei, Jon Favreau, Zendaya, Jacob Batalon, Tony Revolori, Angourie Rice, Remy Hii, Cobie Smulders
Plot: Following the events of Avengers: Endgame, Peter Parker is struggling to come to terms with his new role, and the footprints he is expected to fill. All he wants right now is to enjoy his school trip to Europe and tell MJ how he feels about her. Of course, when elemental monsters show up trying to destroy the world, his plans must be changed.
My Thoughts: After the breathtaking, nailbiting and exhausting for all the right reasons movie that Endgame was, this was definitely the right way to go next. Far from Home brings a much lighter-hearted story, although it does still touch upon the sad events from earlier this year. I don’t know why you would anyway, but don’t go and see this before Endgame, because the first 10 seconds are full of spoilers!
As one of the few who loved Andrew Garfield’s Spidey, I’ve been on the fence about Tom Holland up until recently. Now, I’m 100% sold. He really is perfect for the role, and brings all the boyish innocence that the character should have. Watching his relationship grow with MJ was one of the highlights of the movie for me, I just love how awkward they are together. I’m also so glad that MJ is smart enough to point out how clearly obvious it is that Peter is actually Spider-Man!
It’s also so great that Samuel L. Jackson is having a more prominent role in the Marvel movies recently. I think he was my favourite part of Captain Marvel earlier this year and he brings some laughs in Far from Home, too. That said, there was something stopping me from really loving the movie, and I can’t put my finger on it. It could be down to the fact I was simply exhausted (thanks, teething toddler) but I’m not sure. The mid-credits scene has got me very much looking forward to the next installment, though!
Best Bit: It’s expected with Marvel movies now I guess, but the visuals as far as Mysterio’s powers are concerned were so, so cool. The bit that I laughed hardest at though was on the coach when Peter almost accidentally blew up himself and all his friends!
Worst Bit: I was so excited for Jake Gyllenhaal to be a part of the MCU, and his character has some really fun moments, but once it’s revealed just how his ‘powers’ work, the whole thing feels a bit anti-climatic. The fight scenes between him and Spider-Man seem to go on forever, too.
Fun Trivia: First MCU movie not to have a cameo by Stan Lee; he died shortly after filming wrapped for this movie, but never made it into this movie (most likely due to his declining health), which means that Avengers: Endgame (2019) was his final on-screen appearance. However, this movie does pay tribute to him and fellow Spider-Man creator Steve Ditko.
My Rating: 4 out of 5 dahlias that you shouldn’t trust with the guy trying to sleep with your Aunt…
That lack of Stan Lee cameo stuck out to us. Couldn’t help but feel sad. I think I would still find creative ways to slip his name into each film. That would be a lot of fun.
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Yes! That would be such a good idea. It just wasn’t the same watching a Marvel movie without having a watchful eye looking for Stan Lee 😦
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I do hope to see this later this month. And for the record, the reason the Andrew Garfield films bombed isn’t because of Garfield. It’s the producers wanting it to be bigger and to be its own cinematic universe.
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I really hope you enjoy it when you get the chance to see it 🙂
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We’re about on the same wavelength. I also liked it, but didn’t quite love it. Yes, the part when he nearly blows up his own bus was quite hilarious. Good call.
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I just can’t quite put my finger on what I thought was wrong with it, but it was still a great movie!
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Completely agree with the “Worst Bit”! I mentioned that in my own review of the movie. And I also agree that Peter and MJ’s romance was one of the highlights. Definitely a lot of synergy there from the actors and it was well-written and executed.
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It’s just something that Marvel can’t quite seem to consistently get right isn’t it, when it comes to the baddies?
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I liked Red Skull, Kaecilius, Hela, Loki and Thanos (a few of them are largely due to great casting choices). But as for all of the other ones, I would definitely say that Marvel has a baddies problem.
My all-time favourites would probably include Green Goblin, all the villains from the Burton Batman’s, and the villain from Watchmen (probably my #1 but I won’t say any names in case you haven’t seen it).
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Hope I enjoy this film.
I mean, which guy doesn’t have a crush on Marisa Tomei as Aunt May, lol?
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Haha! I can absolutely see why!
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Yeah I expected more about Mysterio too. The visions were cool but overall I really disliked it
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There was still plenty more for me to enjoy but I can absolutely see why you didn’t like it!
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The trailer makes this look well worth watching! And never-ending fight scenes annoy me too–one of the reasons I really hated Batman vs. Superman!
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Oh my goodness yes – but don’t worry, these scenes don’t drag anywhere near as long as BvS!
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They were interminable!
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I’m currently in Dublin on holiday and had to take a break from sightseeing to finally check out this film. I absolutely loved it and Tom Holland is the Spiderman I’ve always wanted 😀
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Ahh I’m so glad you did! Hope you’re having a great time 🙂
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