Following the events of Avengers: Endgame, Spider-Man must come to terms with loss, first love and team up with a new superhero to take on new elemental threats while on vacation.
Director Jon Watts delivers one of the best Marvel sequels, more impressively, one of the best Marvel films in my subjective book. This is cemented by Michael Giacchino's music. Oddly, the characters are so endearing due to Chris McKenna and Erik Sommers' character writing and one liners that at times it almost doesn't need the big action setups.
Watts and crew capture much of comics tone and thanks to Tom Holland's performance that hones Peter Parker's teenage years perfectly it makes it a joy to watch. Again, not since Nicholas Hammond's 1970's stint has an actor echoed Parker in a likeable fashion. For fans (and those of a certain age) Far from Home also goes back not just to the original comics by including Mysterio but brings back memories of the 1960s cartoon.
Although elements of plot feel a little recycled from Iron Man 3 there is enough comic rapport, teen romance and superhero action for it to have its own legs. This MCU addition hit's home especially thanks to the top returning cast that offers character development and expanding relationships. Although lacking the vocal gravitas for Quentin Beck aka Mysterio the master of trickery and illusion, Jake Gyllenhaal is a great addition to the cast offering plenty of weight.
It goes out of it way to address the five year ageing issue that Endgame caused. It's a pity it wasn't more of a stand-alone film. Hopefully with Fox now under Disney/Marvel Spider-Man can be reunited with the X-Men for the first time.
There's a mid and post credit scene, the first which reveals Spiderman’s true identity and (while not bringing into cannon) is a nod of sorts to Sam Raimi's outings by including J.K Simmons as J. Jonah Jameson. The second puts a twist on Far from Homes events and connects the outing to Captain Marvel with a Ben Mendelsohn cameo.
Overall, as with many of the Marvel outings it may not have rewatch longevity, but it certainly is fun, has heart and is more enjoyable than many of its predecessors. A must see for Spidey fans.Thanks
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