The webhead makes a global return literally as Spider-Man: Far From Home takes Peter Parker to Europe. Tom Holland’s second outing as the teenage web-slinger stands out with ranging the dramatic stakes he faces and shows a settled and maturing into the role. If anything, Far From Home proves a true coming of age tale for Tom as Peter Parker/Spider-Man. Coming into the new age of superheroism is Jake Gyllenhaal as Quentin Beck/Mysterio and he brings such a great contrast with many likeable moments between he and Holland on screen that it comes off as a “brotherly/uncle relationship” echoing Holland and Downey’s connection from Homecoming. Continuing ahead, Beck’s intention’s ring out and Gyllenhaal blares his Donnie Darko-esque level of natural acting and provides the aforementioned stakes for Holland. The dynamic feels provides greater urgency to the story and rise to the challenge. With Samuel L. Jackson and Cobie Smulders (reprising as Nick Fury and Agent Maria Hill respectively) added into the mix, Peter has constant reminders of the world’s “next Iron Man” and finds his life in disarray trying to step up to the role.
Far From Home takes a well needed approach not seen in the previous Spider-Man films by allowing Parker to exist outside of New York for the first time and give praise to its international audience without having to grasp at straws. Making the supporting cast with their side stories (Ned and Betty’s relationship, Michelle “MJ” and her interest in Parker, and sidetracks from Flash Thompson, Happy Hogan, May Parker, and the school teachers) allows for a new, lighthearted approach after the events of Avengers: Endgame was much needed. Although there were some hit and miss jokes, the film still lands on its feet for being a refreshing reset to the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
Providing surprising revelations and laughs for all, Far From Home makes for a brilliant and exciting adventure for the superhero genre and allows a hopeful future post-Iron Man/RDJ era by assuring Peter Parker as the new face of the MCU means we have a bright future ahead.
Go watch Spider-Man: Far From Home now!
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