Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse (Joaquim Dos Santos, Kemp Powers, & Justin K. Thompson, 6/2/23) Movie • Page 24

There are direct references to other Spider-Man media/“lore” (especially in this one), but they’re mostly just set dressing & chances for fandom to go “oh wow, I remember that!” This animated Spider-Verse series really is its own standalone series in any way that matters.

I’d personally recommend watching the first one before this for the story. But, if you’re just in it for the fun animation craft on a big screen, you can probably get by? They do spend a fair amount of time refreshing the audience on the main beats, though that’ll feel more like info dumps if this is your first. You just won’t appreciate the story at the core as much without that context.

(Also, know that this is very much so part one of a two-part story to be continued next year. So, expect the pacing and cliffhanger ending to reflect that.)

 

Can’t wait to hang this baby up

 

I've always respected this man's opinion

 

I listened to the soundtrack after and the way metro blended every song together using parts of the movie was so dope.

hummingbird was my standout for sure.

 

Thanks. I'm gonna try to watch the first film tomorrow.

 

Haven’t seen the movie yet but this soundtrack fucking rules.

 

I agree with this review

‘Across the Spider-Verse’: A Dazzling Film Left in Suspended Animation

even though they try to make Gwen's arc resolution the "climax," the movie doesn't have an actual ending.

which is appropriate as a comic book style two parter, but as a self contained movie, ehh. even infinity war had a compelling ending. empire strikes back too. gotta watch it again though

I also like his critique of "mumbattan." definitely felt like an entirely western filter of Indian aesthetics

 

My thoughts as well

 

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“it’s about capitalism” had me lol’ing, haha

 

Just got out of it. Fucking loved it so much. Cannot wait for 3.

 

Dammit I was not expecting that cliffhanger

gutted

 

First half of this was fantastic, but then it kept just adding more and more and more and more stuff, where then individual moments started losing their emotional punch

 

Spider Punk and Spider Noir gotta team up for a show

 

Just saw this with my partner and son, loved it more than the first one! And that's saying a lot because these are the best spider man's IMO, I'm still processing it, but mann the visuals were so fucking stunning, my eyes even hurt a little, what an experience I can't wait to own this!! I need and immediate re-watch! Listening to the soundtrack now!

 

Spider punk is so hott lol

 

I still refuse to go to a theater when covid exists but I'm very jealous of you all

 

So you're never going to a theater again, huh. I admire that dedication.

 

Yep haha I got it over Christmas and have had long COVID since, not worth it to me unfortunately

 

What’s the name of the song playing when Miles and Gwen are sitting (hanging?) on that building in Brooklyn and just having a conversation? I was really vibin’ to that in the theater

 

Love this shirt

 

I am reading people say it’s on the deluxe version of the soundtrack that hasn’t come out yet. There’s a few songs in the movie that aren’t on the official soundtrack.

 

I enjoyed this for the most part. I think some of the scenes/moments dragging a little longer than they had to and this being a “part 1” has me rank the first film slightly higher. The ending was odd and I’m not a big fan of where it ended, but other than that I don’t have many complaints.

Also the first 15 minutes of my showing had really low volume for the sound, but the trailers ahead of it were fine so I guess it’s the sound mixing in the film that’s kind of wack.

 

The animation team really flexed on this

 

Man, can't imagine how grueling the animation/editing process on this was