All 6 Spider-Man movies, ranked from worst to best
2. Spider-Man: Homecoming
After receiving mixed reviews from the likes critics and audiences for The Amazing Spider-Man 2, cancellations of potential sequels and spin-offs, a hack from Sony offices that leaked harmful information, the film studio had little option but to push the reboot button again and broker a deal with ol’ papa Marvel and the House of Mouse at Disney to roll Spidey into the larger MCU.
With the success of Captain America: Civil War that managed to poignantly yet ceremoniously introduce the character, Spider-Man (Tom Holland) managed to have his own solo film as part of Phase Three of the MCU.
Getting to this juncture was not an easy one, for the last two films I have left to mention were battling neck and neck at the number one spot. Holland was capable of doing what Maguire and Garfield did not and that was – to marry the two personas of Parker and Spidey together as one whole – that was the teenage outcast that not many wants to be around and a struggling hero that is still learning the ropes, hoping to be a member of the Avengers team one day.
One of the co-writers and its director, Jon Watts, made this Spidey his own in terms of style, giving a minimalist voice and grounded approach to the character rather than Raimi’s avant-garde and candid take or Webb’s grungy and new–age cues. The plot and storyline by the writing team was balanced and tight even down to its quips that felt SNL-lite (Saturday Night Live) in humor with the punch-lines hitting at the right pace. Holland was brilliant in the titular role as was Michael Keaton, who played Adrian Toomes/The Vulture.
However, the over-reliance on technology maybe something that is of concern to some fans of the character, especially since Tony Stark/Iron–Man (Robert Downey Jr.) in this iteration created the Spidey suit. Another aspect that may rub off fans the wrong way is his recklessness, overconfidence and ill–hindsight in his heroic duties – but can be forgiven over his longing for a father–figure.