r96sk
<em>'Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse'</em> surpasses the original for me, though there's more to that statement than meets the eye. I watched the first film four years ago (almost to the day, weirdly) and remember enjoying but feeling a...
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Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse
2023
Movie
140 min
English
After reuniting with Gwen Stacy, Brooklyn’s full-time, friendly neighborhood Spider-Man is catapulted across the Multiverse, where he encounters the Spider Society, a team of Spider-People charged with protecting the Multiverse's very existence. But when the heroes clash on how to handle a new threat, Miles finds himself pitted against the other Spiders and must set out on his own to save those he loves most.
Insights
IMDb8.6/10
Rotten Tomatoes95%
Metacritic86/100
Google Users96%
Director: Kemp Powers, Justin K. Thompson, Joaquim Dos Santos•Genres: Animation, Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi, Superhero
Plot Summary
Miles Morales returns for the next chapter of the Oscar®-winning Spider-Verse saga. After reuniting with Gwen Stacy, Brooklyn's full-time, friendly neighborhood Spider-Man is catapulted across the Multiverse, where he encounters a league of Spider-People charged with protecting its very existence. But when the heroes clash on how to handle a new threat, Miles finds himself in a conflict with the other Spiders and must redefine what it means to be a hero. He must face the consequences of his actions and make a choice about what path he wants to take.
Critical Reception
Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse was met with universal critical acclaim, with praise directed at its groundbreaking animation, visual style, emotional depth, voice performances, and soundtrack. Critics lauded its ambition and complexity, building upon the foundation of its predecessor while pushing artistic boundaries further.
What Reviewers Say
A visually stunning and ambitious sequel that pushes the boundaries of animation.
Praised for its intricate storytelling, emotional resonance, and vibrant characters.
The film's complex narrative and cliffhanger ending have generated significant discussion.
Google audience: Audience reviews highlight the film's breathtaking animation and visual artistry as a major strength. Viewers consistently praise the compelling character development and emotional depth of Miles Morales' journey. The intricate plot and the introduction of numerous Spider-People are also frequently cited as enjoyable aspects, though some noted the film's length and ambitious scope.
Awards & Accolades
Nominated for the Academy Award for Best Animated Feature. Won numerous awards including multiple Annie Awards for Outstanding Achievement in an Animated Feature.
Fun Fact
The film features an estimated 280 distinct Spider-People, each with unique designs and animation styles, showcasing the incredible scope of the Multiverse.
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TMDB Reviews
10 reviews
James
“It’s like if The Raid met Into The Spiderverse”
ElbekAzimjonov7
Incredible non stop action movie
Louisa Moore - S...
I don’t have that much to say about “Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse”, the sequel to the equally terrific 2018 Oscar winning film “Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse,” except that it’s easily one of the best films of the year. It’s the t...
akarshv
Rating: 9.5 Overall, another groundbreaking film in the franchise that only builds on everything they created in the previous film as the brilliant animation and incredible writing is used to show the audience a well-rounded story about ...
GenerationofSwin...
I don't know, but in my humble opinion, the punk Spider-Man really needed to look like Johnny Rotten, Sid Vicious, someone from the Sex Pistols. He sort of screamed them in the way he was depicted, right down to the multi-media used around...
Chris Sawin
And perhaps _Beyond the Spider-Verse_ will retroactively make Across’ story more enjoyable, but for now, the franchise’s flashy visuals are fully in controls of its web-shooters. As a stand alone feature, _Across the Spider-Verse_ is gro...
Manuel São Bento
FULL SPOILER-FREE REVIEW @ https://www.firstshowing.net/2023/review-spider-man-across-the-spider-verse-is-an-animated-work-of-art/ "Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse is the epitome of incredibly detailed, gorgeously unique, undeniably ...
CinemaSerf
Sad night tonight. After 80-odd years, this was the last film to show in my local cinema before it closed down. Doubly sad because it’s also not actually very good. The conceptualisation behind the hybrid styles of animation is spectacular ...
garethmb
Life as a teenager is never easy and when you are gifted with the superhuman abilities of a spider and lead a double life as a student and crime fighter; life gets even harder. Miles Morales (Shameik Moore) is finding it even harder to h...
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