For many Marvel fans, the question for a couple of months has been: what next after Avengers: Endgame? Many of these fans – if not of Marvel specifically, then the superhero genre in general – are in Pakistan.
For them, and other cinema buffs in the country, multiplexes have largely oscillated between local offerings and superhero movies as the Bollywood ban continues to be implemented.
While the local films have largely disappointed, some of the Hollywood movies in recent months have been among the greatest blockbusters of all time. None more so than Avengers: Endgame, of course.
With the Marvel Cinematic Universe now almost being a parallel universe, the question thence on everyone’s minds is how that would impact its superheroes.
As it turns out, even superheroes need a break. That is exactly what is on the mind of young Spidey in Spider-Man: Far from Home.
All set to enjoy a vacation in Europe with his friends, 16-year-old Peter Parker gives the Marvel Cinematic Universe a fresh start after the extremely intense Endgame.
The timing of the release, literally just after Endgame, has put the film in a very tough spot. With everything that happened in Endgame and how heavy it was, this film had some humongous shoes to fill. It quite clearly has more pressure coming in from Endgame than it did from its prequel, Spider-Man: Homecoming.
Before we talk about the film itself, the history is crucial. For, the film starts with the world still reeling from the aftereffects of Infinity War and Endgame.
Even though Thanos is now gone, there is a lot that he has managed to affect in the world. Firstly, the loss of Iron Man is something that everyone, especially Peter Parker, is trying to get accustomed to. With him gone, it is evident that Spiderman has some massive responsibilities hovering over him.
There is also the issue of all the people that Thanos had managed to remove with his snap, and their return five years later. The world has come to a point where some people have aged by five years while others have not.
Luckily, Spiderman’s close ones, including MJ, his friend Ned and Aunt May, were all snapped away by Thanos. So when they return, everything seemed to start off precisely from where it had ended.
The storyline hinges on interdimensional travel as Quentin Beck’s (Jake Gyllenhaal) alternate Earth gets destroyed and the creatures responsible for that have now started coming to Earth. Of course, much like Homecoming, Peter Parker keeps wanting Quentin to take over all the responsibilities, but that is not what the producers have in mind. Sadly for Spidey, his trip doesn’t quite go as planned.
The action is absolutely top-drawer, with creativity oozing out of fight sequences. Similarly, the visual prowess, especially with Mysterio’s power set, is absolutely mind-blowing. Also, the balance between action and emotional appeal – which can sometimes be the deal-breaker for those that might not self-identify as die-hard fans of the franchise or genre – is spot on.
The continuity, that has long been the bread and butter of MCU, is meticulously managed here as well. This is despite all the speculation – and indeed predictions – that this is one front where the film would falter.
Spider-Man: Far from Home is packed with heartfelt moments that often give viewers a timely break from the action-packed intensity surrounding them. The film is perfectly assembled and is definitely a must watch for everyone – fan of MCU or not. For, Spidey might not be, but the filmmakers are completely at home throughout the entirety of the movie.
For them, and other cinema buffs in the country, multiplexes have largely oscillated between local offerings and superhero movies as the Bollywood ban continues to be implemented.
While the local films have largely disappointed, some of the Hollywood movies in recent months have been among the greatest blockbusters of all time. None more so than Avengers: Endgame, of course.
With the Marvel Cinematic Universe now almost being a parallel universe, the question thence on everyone’s minds is how that would impact its superheroes.
As it turns out, even superheroes need a break. That is exactly what is on the mind of young Spidey in Spider-Man: Far from Home.
All set to enjoy a vacation in Europe with his friends, 16-year-old Peter Parker gives the Marvel Cinematic Universe a fresh start after the extremely intense Endgame.
The timing of the release, literally just after Endgame, has put the film in a very tough spot. With everything that happened in Endgame and how heavy it was, this film had some humongous shoes to fill. It quite clearly has more pressure coming in from Endgame than it did from its prequel, Spider-Man: Homecoming.
Before we talk about the film itself, the history is crucial. For, the film starts with the world still reeling from the aftereffects of Infinity War and Endgame.
The action is absolutely top-drawer, with creativity oozing out of fight sequences
Even though Thanos is now gone, there is a lot that he has managed to affect in the world. Firstly, the loss of Iron Man is something that everyone, especially Peter Parker, is trying to get accustomed to. With him gone, it is evident that Spiderman has some massive responsibilities hovering over him.
There is also the issue of all the people that Thanos had managed to remove with his snap, and their return five years later. The world has come to a point where some people have aged by five years while others have not.
Luckily, Spiderman’s close ones, including MJ, his friend Ned and Aunt May, were all snapped away by Thanos. So when they return, everything seemed to start off precisely from where it had ended.
The storyline hinges on interdimensional travel as Quentin Beck’s (Jake Gyllenhaal) alternate Earth gets destroyed and the creatures responsible for that have now started coming to Earth. Of course, much like Homecoming, Peter Parker keeps wanting Quentin to take over all the responsibilities, but that is not what the producers have in mind. Sadly for Spidey, his trip doesn’t quite go as planned.
The action is absolutely top-drawer, with creativity oozing out of fight sequences. Similarly, the visual prowess, especially with Mysterio’s power set, is absolutely mind-blowing. Also, the balance between action and emotional appeal – which can sometimes be the deal-breaker for those that might not self-identify as die-hard fans of the franchise or genre – is spot on.
The continuity, that has long been the bread and butter of MCU, is meticulously managed here as well. This is despite all the speculation – and indeed predictions – that this is one front where the film would falter.
Spider-Man: Far from Home is packed with heartfelt moments that often give viewers a timely break from the action-packed intensity surrounding them. The film is perfectly assembled and is definitely a must watch for everyone – fan of MCU or not. For, Spidey might not be, but the filmmakers are completely at home throughout the entirety of the movie.