Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse Review

Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse Review: 5/5 🕷️🌌

The multiverse devolved into chaos this weekend amid the release of a much-anticipated sequel to the first Spider-Verse film, which swung into theaters back in 2018– and WOW, was this film worth the long wait.

It’s difficult to articulate just how mesmerizing and captivating the animation is on the big screen. Serving as a niche tribute to comic books’ distinct design, Across the Spider-Verse makes every moment worth watching. From the dotted backgrounds to the color-index of the characters, the cinematography attributed to this film is up there with some of the best animated movies of all time; it’s hard to grasp unless you see it for yourself.

How can you top such vivid visuals with a solid, well-paced plot (spoiler alert, the writers did just that). Notable performances by Oscar Isaac as Miguel O’Hara, Shameik Moore’s Miles Morales, and Hailee Steinfeld as Gwen Stacy perfectly complemented the moving, nuanced story that trickled along. I often find that lengthy expositions are a detriment to an action-oriented film, but in this case, it was completely necessary and added to the depth of the characters.

The score of the movie was enough to bring me to a puddle of tears and a ball of laughter all at the same time. It was so seamlessly incorporated into this world full of bright colors and constant movement, I think I got goosebumps over 7 times just because of the music. Metro Boomin, A$AP Rocky, and Future are just a few of the artists featured.

The Spider-Verse trilogy is a unique superhero franchise in that it utilizes the quirky, bubbly nature of the original comics and turns them into films watchable not only by the fans, but also by anyone appreciative of the art of animation. This is a film that can be enjoyed by all because of its sheer beauty that appeals toward those who’ve grown up with the hero since childhood— after all, it all has to fall into line for the canon. 🕷️