After what felt like an eternity of hype, speculation, and anticipation Spider-Man: No Way Home has finally hit the big screen. Billed as the End Game of the Tom Holland led Spider-Man "home" trilogy SNWH marks the first MCU trilogy directed by the same director, Jon Watts, clocks in at 2 hours and 28 minutes and ushers in the multiverse in spectacular fashion. Quite a lot to live up to without a doubt and for my money, largely delivers.
The fan service aspect pays off big time for Spidey fans, but brings with it some drawbacks. I laughed, I cheered and was thrilled by it, but at the same time was left feeling underwhelmed by the emotional component and under-development of the characters and storyline. I'm an admitted big time crier, however, even at its saddest I never went beyond thinking, "very sad...anyway". There's a shallowness in the characters making connection a hit and miss proposition.
Speaking of which the pacing for the first 30 to 40 minutes is rough. A herky-jerkiness that kept bringing me in and out of the story with its tone and jumping from one idea to another. I hate to admit, a few times it got to the point of making the film border on boring.
Maybe it's just a "me" thing...I dunno. Kinda like Dr. Strange. Was it just me or is there something a little "off" about him in this film?
Anyway, moving on.
Even with these "issues" Spider-Man: No Way Home still delivers. Terrific music score. Fantastic, heart racing action. Loads of humor. First-rate performances. Thrilling special effects and cinematography. Eye candy at some of its finest. Nostalgia, fun, and surprises definitely make for an entertaining movie going experience.
While SNWH fell short of End Game satisfaction for me, it's still a solid and enjoyable film with some truly shinning moments. Well worth venturing to the movie theater to enjoy a group watch party. And yes, once again a reminder to stay ALL the way through the credits.
I'm giving Spider-Man: No Way Home a 7/8.
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