*After Annie, the remains of Team Blast and the gems of Diamond Authority came back to the present to get their stones*
Red Diamond: Alright, we got all the stones and i think we have to make a concept for connecting these stones. But wait... *looks at Eric Blakron and Sally, but no Ruby* Guys, what happened to my soldier One-eyed Ruby?
Sally Ukrone: Well, i hate to tell you, ma'am... I shattered her to get the soul stone.
Red Diamond: What?!
Sally Ukrone: Im sorry, its the grim reaper with red face told us that we have to kill the one we loved in order to get the soul stone. But, at least you have some other Ruby to working with you.
Red Diamond: ... *changed her mind* Yeah, you're right, that One-Eyed Ruby is such a douche. I guess il pick a better Ruby with positive persona.
Sally Ukrone: See?
Annie: Kinda sad, but... Aw well, we gotta wait for their concept.
(Review Starts)
Hey everyone, my name is Annie and welcome back to the movie review.
After two movies down, one is a prequel before we're starting Avengers that its pretty good, and the other is easily the best film for the search of stones to an epic battle in cinema history of MCU to make perfect conclusion of Infinity saga. But we still have one film left before we're moving on, tims time, our friendly neighborhood Spider-Man returned for his second standalone film, but in Europe.
"Spider-Man Far from home" is a 2019 MCU superhero film directed by Jon Watts, produced by Kevin Feige (you know like many MCU films he's done) and Amy Pascal and written by Chris McKenna and Erik Sommers.
Like i said before, with Endgame finished the sage of Infinity stones, we're curious to find out the after we watched the biggest film we've ever seen. After all, since we love Spider-Man in MCU, it definitely needs a sequel to see something new, but in the trip of Europe and having the most famous mysterious villain has a role reverse and from other universe. Which maybe the next saga is Multiverse?
So, with all that said, will this movie is worth of beginning after Endgame, os is this film deserved to be crushed like a bug?
Well, lets find out.
The Story
Since we're finished with Endgame, il give you a small detail about the aftermath, but without spoiler for those who haven't seen Endgame.
It picks out after the previous film, where half livings of the universe are resurrected which it was called "Blip", Nick Fury and Maria Hill walk on Mexico that they noticed the town of Ixtenco are ruined by a creature came from earth called "Earth Elemental", not before it was destroyed by Quentin Beck aka "Mysterio". Fast forward of eight months, Peter Parker (aka Spider-Man) was concerned over the [CENSORED FOR NO SPOILER, YOU MUST WATCH AVENGERS ENDGAME FOR MORE INFO] that he was planned by his school for the trip to Europe for two weeks after when he and Aunt May done a fundraiser for homeless. As Peter, his best friend Ned, his crush Michele (aka MJ) and other students are setting to the trip on Venice, Italy, Pete witnessed a living being from water going rampage on Venice, not before it was take care by Mysterio. As Peter on his home for bed, he was interrupted by Nick Fury for new mission. According to Mysterio, he said the living beings from water, earth, air and fire are called "Elementals", they came from other universe that Quentin was born from Earth-833 that he tried to stop them, but got destroyed that he's left all alone. Its up to Peter and Quentin to stop the Elementals in order to the Europe trip safe.
Though i like the continuity after Endgame, because we like that after the epic battle, we're going back to normal and even some interesting change, thanks to "Blip" and even the inclusion of "Multiverse", which im fascinated about the other universe in Marvel. But the main story is almost like the previous film "Spider-Man Homecoming" where Peter tries to do his heroic business, but in a difficulty way, but in the trip on Europe, especially trying to be mature as a teenager. Plus, it gives us an extra plot element where Pete trying to be connected with Michele for a loving relationship, but then again, its not easy for his attempt. Though there's one moment where his best friend Ned has date with Betty Brant, which is nice, but its just for the use of either a filler or a character development for Ned. But of course, it also gives us a plot element where Peter tries a new gadget of glasses with AI that it was created by Tony Stark before [CENSORED FOR NO SPOILER], otherwise Pete should be careful when he first trying it, which is also nice for his start, and it kinda has an Easter Egg when Pete wears his glasses before gaining spider power. But of course, as the movie went on, it goes into mind-bugling plot twist that it jumped out of nowhere, but i won't spoil it. But of course, it also has a humor dialogue moment, but it was always funny and probably well written, for the most part.
The story is not bad that i can say, its just the main plot would've been better in my opinion.
The Presentation
Once again, the presentation of this movie is always look great for the actions, suits and locations.
At first, i though the filming location is sorta done in CG or perhaps in Canada, but in reality, they're literally filmed in Europe like Italy (likely Venice), Czech Republic, Netherlands and London England, which im very impressed for the setting of the trip of Europe. Though it also said they wanted to go in Paris, but got changed to Czech Republic. Though they also filmed outside Europe like New York and New Jersey.
Since this is a superhero movie, im talking about the suit, though its nice they brought back that we like such as "Iron Spider-Man" (obviously in motion-capture) and his original suit from "Civil War" and "Homecoming", but they introduced us two new outfits. First is the black outfit for his camouflage from the dark, its an interesting idea, which it kinda looks like "Spider-Man Noir", but more of stealth in the night. And second is black and red, its basically like his original suit, but of course, it kinda reminds us Superior Spider-Man (you know, where Otto Octavius swap his soul to Parker's body to become an anti-hero). As for Mytserio's outfit, it looks pretty cool with flash and majestic looking, kinda like an upgrade design over the comic version. I guess i can say Vulture and Mysterio in MCU have a better design than the comic for gimmicky appearances, don't you think?
And of course, there's the action scenes, they're always looks great and entertaining with water attack in Venice and a fire rampage in Prague. This time, the effects of the Elementals are impressive for the quality and the details of their appearances, even though its generic, but they pretty cool. Though they said it was based on various Spider-Man's bad guys like Sandman, Cyclone, Hydro-Man and Molten Man, though its more like loosely, since they used the name only, but it was never mentioned the name in the movie. The other effects of the powers like web-slinging (despite its just gadgets) and mystical power from Mysterio are also pretty cool, even though Mysterio's power is just green smoke and energies or even the quality could get low a bit, but its nice to demonstration.
The presentation is still look impressive as previous MCU films, not much else to tell.
The Characters
Of course, its nice to see some characters come back from before, but give an upgrade for the development and even brought us a new characters.
First is our titular hero, Peter Parker, aka Spider-Man (played by my favorite young British actor Tom Holland), Despite being cocky and heroic as Spider-Man, but he's more concerned and distraught, which he's struggle for not just losing his important boss, but also stay peaceful in trip of Europe, trying to be mature and as we all know, keeping himself secret from the students (except for Ned). Especially he's trying to have a relation with Michele, but then again, its not easy for his struggle. Even though he's rather a sympathetic hero, but Tom still did a great work of his role.
Then we have Nick Fury (played by Samuel MotherF***ing Jackson), as a former director of S.H.I.E.L.D., he's sorta gonna be a major role in order to give Peter an objective for the mission. Though he was described as a "father figure" to Peter, but im wasn't sure if he's really trying to be a father figure, he's more of being a boss for the heroes. Despite his flaws, Sam is always great for his acting.
Next is our new character named Quentin Beck, aka Mysterio (played by Jake Gyllenhaal), who's a new hero with tricks and illusion from Earth-833. Like i said before, we're surprised that he's depicted as a good guy in this movie, which in my opinion, he may have a potential for his powers, but when he was developed as a good guy, im not a huge fan of him, especially for the chemistry between him and Spider-Man. Even though im not a fan of him as a good guy in this movie, but Jake did an impressive role.
And lastly is Happy Hogan (played by my favorite actor/director Jon Favreau), i find him to be more of father figure to Peter after being worked as bodyguard of Tony Stark. Even though he may not have a major role, but Jon did good work for his acting.
While the rest has some new development, but some has nothing special like Ned (played by Jacob Batalon) who lives in on-and-off relation with Betty Brant (played by Angourie Rice), Michele (played by Zendaya) became rather likable for admiring Peter and possibly find out the secret (even though she's pretty much the other way version of Mary-Jane Watson, but i kinda ok with it, but Zendaya gets better for her acting, perhaps), Aunt May (played by Marisa Tomei) who's aware of her nephew's identity in order to help for fundraising and Maria Hill (played by Cobie Smulders) who's Nick Fury's sidekick.
The characters are nice to coming back for the changes, while some didn't work for me like Mysterio.
And now for my final opinion of this film.
Overall, "Spider-Man Far from home" is a good standalone sequel, but not as great as "Spider-Man Homecoming", the story is rather above average, the presentation is always impressive and characters and pretty good at the time. Like i said, its not as better than the first one, since it has a similar plot element where Pete is trying to be mature and careful whenever he's coming as Spider-Man, while the twist could be a mind-bugling, but not as brutally BS as "Iron Man 3" and Mysterio isn't my kind of character in MCU.
If you're a fan of Spider-Man and curious to see after Endgame, i'd say check this out if you want to or not.
Its gonna be a tough one for my rating, which some people give it an 8. But for me, im going down to rating it to 7/10. Its not as perfect, but at least they tried in order potentially making a new saga like maybe Multiverse.
So this ends of my movie review, if you guys have your opinion or any suggestions, let me know at comment bellow and support me on KO-FI.com/blackevil.
Thanks for reading, and im Annie, signing out.
(Review Ends)
Annie: So, what you found your idea of concept?
Red Diamond: Well, how about a ring?
Annie: Um... The ring is too small for connecting with these stones.
Red Diamond: Hmmmm... Maybe we could make... Our own gauntlet?
Annie: You know what? I think this might work.
To be continued...
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