Spider-Man: Into The Spider-Verse

[ZariusTwo]

According to the BBC's entertainment correspondent Linzo Mzimba, this is the title for the Miles Morales animated movie

https://twitter.com/lizo_mzimba/status/935558247150444544

[Coola Yagami]

Spider-Gwen?

[sdp]

So this is an animated movie being released in theaters based on Miles Morales right? I'm more hyped about this than any other Marvel movie, Avengers am cry.

[ZariusTwo]

First look at Brazil Comic Con

https://twitter.com/SonyPictures/status/938770086222950401

[ProphetofGanja]

Highly interested in this, I hope it's good

Does any Marvel character have more multiversal versions than Spider-Man??

[ZariusTwo]

https://screenrant.com/animated-spider-man-movie-title-trailer-rated/

The trailer has been rated, so expect it to drop soon.

Also had to laugh at Screenrant talking about the ongoings that Spider-Verse launched...when Spider-Gwen is the only one of them still being published.

[Allio]

I mean, technically not wrong.

[ZariusTwo]

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[NinjaPug]

Not what I was expecting but I really like that style of animation.

[Allio]

It could be goo-

*Song animation

Oh, nevermind.

[PApagreg]

Oh my god, a Marvel animated production where the animation is good and it has an awesome artsstyle. I might even base my next signature on the trailer. Between this and Batman Ninja this 2018 looks like a good year for animated superhero movies

[sdp]

This looks amazing, is Sony going to have the best Marvel / Superhero movie of 2018?

At least to me it seems to be the case.

[Redeemer]

Pretty big let down, the design choices are pretty bad. The cgi looks really good in some scenes and really cheap in others, seems inconsistent. Disappointed with the this especially sense this will be a Myles Morales movie..... I hope it does well enough so we can get another Myles Morales movie.

[Shark_Blade]

My gay child is rising.

[TurtleTitan97]

This looks freaking awesome! First animated Marvel project since Avengers:EMH that has gotten my interest.

[plastroncafe]

Yeah, I'm loving the look of that.

[Spike Spiegel]

It's got a nice aesthetic, but there's not much shown in the way of story...

[TigerClaw]

It's got a nice aesthetic, but there's not much shown in the way of story...
Its a teaser after all, they don't have to, by the 2nd trailer, we'll learn more about the actual story, I never read the comics, but its supposed be based on the Spider-Verse storyline, where you have a bunch of SpiderMan from different universes teaming up.

[sdp]

Being a 90s kid I'd love to see MC2 Spider-Girl, the Scarlet Spider but also Spider-Carnage and Japanese Spider-Man. I don't see most of those happening, especially when you have clone characters like Spider-Gwen who are popular today.

I hope it doesn't take away from this being a Miles Morales story but yeah, I do love me some 90s Spider-Man mythos, that's the spider-man I grew up with. I'm tired of "young Peter Parker" stories, when I got into Spider-Man he was already a grown up man. That's why Miles Morales works, he can have the type of stories that Parker used to have but the universe has also evolved from that at the same time, best of both worlds.

[Allio]

Its a teaser after all, they don't have to, by the 2nd trailer, we'll learn more about the actual story, I never read the comics, but its supposed be based on the Spider-Verse storyline, where you have a bunch of SpiderMan from different universes teaming up.

Let’s hope not. The story really REALLY sucked

[ProphetofGanja]

I wonder if Spider-Pig will show up :lol:

[ZariusTwo]

Let’s hope not. The story really REALLY sucked

The only decent things it did were

-Hint the Mayday Parker affected by Spider-Verse wasn't the canonical one
-Making light of, as well as sparing, the newspaper strip universe
-Introducing the Renew Your Vows Spider-Man

[Anarchistguy]

Being a 90s kid I'd love to see MC2 Spider-Girl, the Scarlet Spider but also Spider-Carnage and Japanese Spider-Man. I don't see most of those happening, especially when you have clone characters like Spider-Gwen who are popular today.

I hope it doesn't take away from this being a Miles Morales story but yeah, I do love me some 90s Spider-Man mythos, that's the spider-man I grew up with. I'm tired of "young Peter Parker" stories, when I got into Spider-Man he was already a grown up man. That's why Miles Morales works, he can have the type of stories that Parker used to have but the universe has also evolved from that at the same time, best of both worlds.

Peter was in high school when the comics started...

[ZariusTwo]

Peter was in high school when the comics started...

And he graduated about 30 issues later.

[Redeemer]

My gay child is rising.

I have never seen such a post on the forum :lol: I don't even know how to interpret the post haha :lol:

[ZariusTwo]

Details of the movie from a Q&A held by Lord and Miller

http://collider.com/peter-parker-spider-man-into-the-spider-verse-details/#animated-spider-man-movie

-Film enters a "big universe", the teaser was but a fraction of what's to come

-This is a film that makes you feel like you've entered a comic book, a "living painting"

-The intent is to make Peter Parker the grown-up in the room

-The tone of the movie is more action-adventure than comedy

-It is part of the "multiverse" and has no ties to Homecoming

-The movie is about regular people making the choice to act as a hero, rather than be born with a specific destiny in mind

[dl316bh]

And he graduated about 30 issues later.
Yeah, that was always the strange thing about the original series. They absolutely blew through his high school days. I mean, just got out of there as soon as humanly possible without exploring it in any real detail before moving on to college. Always seemed like a missed opportunity and it probably says a lot that most other continuities and adaptations made a point to use that time period in more depth.

Being a 90s kid I'd love to see MC2 Spider-Girl, the Scarlet Spider but also Spider-Carnage and Japanese Spider-Man.
Gotta say, Spider-Carnage is the last thing I expected to see anyone request.

Let’s hope not. The story really REALLY sucked
I thought it was fun and enjoyed it, but it wasn't really what I wanted it to be. I also didn't care for how much it felt like Slott was caving to criticisms of the SpOck era and trying to appease people who were upset that the climax of that was, you know, a character realizing he was wrong and doing the right thing rather than a fistfight where Peter wins through might to reclaim his life. But the concept was solid and it had a lot of cool stuff in it, even if it did build off aspects of Spider-Man that really should have just been left for dead.

[ZariusTwo]

Gotta say, Spider-Carnage is the last thing I expected to see anyone request.

Well, to be fair, he was the antagonist of the very first stab at a Spider-Verse story (from the 90s animated series finale)

the concept was solid and it had a lot of cool stuff in it, even if it did build off aspects of Spider-Man that really should have just been left for dead.

That, or left well enough alone, like MC2 (thankfully DeFalco had a solution to that, though it's not likely we'll see the "real" MC2 again)

[dl316bh]

Well, to be fair, he was the antagonist of the very first stab at a Spider-Verse story (from the 90s animated series finale)
I actually forgot that until you just reminded me. I think I purged anything from the back half of the 90's animated series from my brain at some point.

That, or left well enough alone, like MC2 (thankfully DeFalco had a solution to that, though it's not likely we'll see the "real" MC2 again)
Oh yeah, that continuity ain't ever coming back in a regular fashion. Renew Your Vows effectively replaced it as the side universe for "Peter and MJ are married with a kid" for one thing. For another, Spider-Girl sold terribly for most of its life and barely got by due to being a cult favorite with a really dedicated core audience, even if Marvel really, really wanted to cancel it for years before they finally did. I could see a miniseries if they decide they ever want to do something new for an anniversary but nothing other than that.

You could argue they could have left well enough alone and I could even theoretically agree, but the whole premise of Spider-Verse was every prominent version of Spider-Man, so she had to fit in somewhere. Otherwise, you also have people upset she got left out when everyone else showed up. Might have even taken it as a sign she'd been truly forgotten.

[ZariusTwo]

I actually forgot that until you just reminded me. I think I purged anything from the back half of the 90's animated series from my brain at some point.

I'm of a similar mindset, I don't count the last season at all even if I enjoyed "Six Forgotten Warriors" and the Spider-Wars finale. My cut off point is "The Wedding" episode, which actually aired in the UK as the finale of the previous season rather than the premiere of the last.

You could argue they could have left well enough alone and I could even theoretically agree, but the whole premise of Spider-Verse was every prominent version of Spider-Man, so she had to fit in somewhere. Otherwise, you also have people upset she got left out when everyone else showed up. Might have even taken it as a sign she'd been truly forgotten.

I agree, and I did appreciate that Slott made sure Mayday's baby brother had a big role to play in the story even if she did not (with Benjy/Benny being the "scion" of the Inheritor prophecy), that said, I was referring to the little trick DeFalco threw into his short story in the tie-ins which hinted the MC2 continuity featured in the event was NOT the original MC2 universe he had written for a decade (as a way of pacifying fans who loved the universe and were upset MC2 Peter, the one Spider-Man with the most complete ending at the time, had been killed off)

With this trick, he ensured that the "real" MC2, not seen since 2010, remained safe and well while another Mayday and her family suffered.

Also the way Slott dealt with the fate of the newspaper strip universe, where the Master Weaver protected it inside a pocket dimension, also offered up the possibilities of other realities being spared in similar ways.

[Splinter the boss]

I like the art style, amazing job. Is the other Spider-Man at the end Peter Parker? (Please tell me no) i look forward to it.

[dl316bh]

I'm of a similar mindset, I don't count the last season at all even if I enjoyed "Six Forgotten Warriors" and the Spider-Wars finale. My cut off point is "The Wedding" episode, which actually aired in the UK as the finale of the previous season rather than the premiere of the last.
I'm not sure where I stopped the last time I tried to go through it. It's one of those series that doesn't age well and is kind of hard to get through as an adult. You see all the blatant ways they cut corners and screwed up. But man, the Venom episodes held up well and the show did well with fun guest hero appearances.

I agree, and I did appreciate that Slott made sure Mayday's baby brother had a big role to play in the story even if she did not (with Benjy/Benny being the "scion" of the Inheritor prophecy), that said, I was referring to the little trick DeFalco threw into his short story in the tie-ins which hinted the MC2 continuity featured in the event was NOT the original MC2 universe he had written for a decade (as a way of pacifying fans who loved the universe and were upset MC2 Peter, the one Spider-Man with the most complete ending at the time, had been killed off)

With this trick, he ensured that the "real" MC2, not seen since 2010, remained safe and well while another Mayday and her family suffered.

Also the way Slott dealt with the fate of the newspaper strip universe, where the Master Weaver protected it inside a pocket dimension, also offered up the possibilities of other realities being spared in similar ways.
Ah. I don't think I've read all the little short stories. Spider-Verse had a good bit of side content.

[ZariusTwo]

New footage of the movie was screened at Cinemacon

http://comicbook.com/marvel/2018/04/24/spider-man-into-the-spider-verse-footage-cinemacon/

A new job for Miles' father...instead of a SHIELD agent, he's a cop. While a younger Peter is killed in this movie, an older version from another universe arrives and mentors Miles. There are multiple villains, including the Green Goblin, Kingpin and Prowler (aka Uncle Aaron)

[ZariusTwo]

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[LeotheLateBloomer]

Looks pretty neat! As someone who has no attachment to Miles Morales, I'll definitely watch this.

[sdp]

Is this secretly going to be the best Spider-Man movie?

It looks fun, the animation/art style is awesome and in a way reminds me of a modern take on the MTV Spider-Man animated show style. The comic book style that you see is so refreshing. I wish it were only a Miles Morales movie but I'm also excited to see all the other spider-mans, I hope they get geeky even if some only get a 3 second cameo. How about we get more movies in this style Sony? THIS is the Spider-Man movie verse you want to invest in, I hope its a hit.

[Raph's Girl]

Is it just me or does Peter seem off? I don't really like his look and the voice doesn't fit. He looks to be way older than normal with the greying hair.

[plastroncafe]

I'm not a Spider-Person, in that I don't really have much of a horse in the Spider Race.

That said, I really dig the look of the animation, and I love the voice acting.
Especially the Dad, because that cracks me right the heck up.

Yeah, I'm very much looking forward to this movie.

[BabyTurtles]

Is it just me or does Peter seem off? I don't really like his look and the voice doesn't fit. He looks to be way older than normal with the greying hair.

I'm actually glad they made him older it makes him different from the other movie versions. Plus it makes him stand out from Miles.

He's got a tired middle-aged man vibe going on XD but still kicking butt~

[Shark_Blade]

He reminds me of Andrew Garfield (best Spiderman imo).

Miles looks cute too. The visuals look stunning. Can’t wait!

[TurtleTitan97]

New look at Spider-Gwen unmasked: https://twitter.com/SpiderVerse/status/1020502828236722176

[ZariusTwo]

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[TurtleTitan97]

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[ZariusTwo]

Hey, it's Mary Jane's first appearance in a Sony Spidey movie in 11 years:D

[Autbot_Benz]

Nic Cage is Spider-Man Noir SOLD. This looks better than Venom

[sdp]

This will be the best Spider-man movie but everyone will ignore it since it's not live action.

[TigerClaw]

I'm looking forward to this. I read that the Spider-Man you see in this movie. Is the Tobey Maguire version. Just much older.
https://www.cbr.com/into-the-spider-verse-peter-parker-is-tobey-maguire-spider-man/

You can see some scenes in this trailer that pays homage to some of those scenes from his Spider-Man movies.

https://static2.cbrimages.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/maguire2.jpg?q=35&w=864&h=432&fit=crop

https://static3.cbrimages.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/maguire3-1.jpg?q=35&w=864&h=432&fit=crop

[sdp]

They're just references, my evidence? The scene with Spider-Man stopping the train he has his mask on and he doesn't have it in the movie. This is actually in continuity with the MTV Spider-Man cartoon which was at first linked to the movies but then wasn't, but it still had most of the same things happen in that universe like in the movie. :lol:

[CyberCubed]

The humor is a lot more childish in that trailer than I would have liked, but looks alright otherwise.

[Allio]

While I like Peni Parker (considering we only have two issues of her story) I would have liked Takuya better as a representative for a "japanese spiderman." I mean come on, Leopardon arguably the strongest robot created *because of production issues.*

Though don't care for Sp//der's redesign. I like his eva-esque better.

[TigerClaw]

If you guys see Venom. Your treated to a Post Credit Scene. Which is actually a scene from Spider-Man: Into The Spider-Verse. And the animation and action is really really good.

[ZariusTwo]

Thirty minutes of the movie were screened at NYCC

https://www.cbr.com/into-the-spider-verse-major-death/

[ZariusTwo]

Some new details

The Spider-Man native to Miles' world is killed 35 minutes in by the Kingpin. The homeless Peter is from a world where he got married to MJ, but they wound up divorcing and his Aunt died, leaving him a wreck who lets himself go eating pizza

https://whateveraspidercan.com/2018/10/19/spider-man-into-the-spider-verse-two-peter-parkers/

F*ck this movie.

[Leo656]

If I didn't know any better, I'd swear that several years ago, once Miles was "in play", the Powers-That-Be just kinda said "F*ck Peter Parker", or something. :lol:

It's clear that someone really doesn't care for him, and that someone has a lot of influence.

I only keep up on these things casually, but for a few years now whenever I hear anything major about Peter, he's always eatin' sh*t. Wonder why?

[AquaParade]

Some new details

The Spider-Man native to Miles' world is killed 35 minutes in by the Kingpin. The homeless Peter is from a world where he got married to MJ, but they wound up divorcing and his Aunt died, leaving him a wreck who lets himself go eating pizza

https://whateveraspidercan.com/2018/10/19/spider-man-into-the-spider-verse-two-peter-parkers/

F*ck this movie.

Huh. This sounds awesome to me!

Yum, yum, I can never get enough tragedy in Peter's life. It always makes his double-life as Spider-Man feel that much more cathartic to me.

[Coola Yagami]

Some new details

The Spider-Man native to Miles' world is killed 35 minutes in by the Kingpin. The homeless Peter is from a world where he got married to MJ, but they wound up divorcing and his Aunt died, leaving him a wreck who lets himself go eating pizza

https://whateveraspidercan.com/2018/10/19/spider-man-into-the-spider-verse-two-peter-parkers/

F*ck this movie.

Didn't Miles become Spider-Man until after Ultimate Spider-Man died though? Sounds faithful to me.

[newfan]

I didn't even know about this movie until I saw a trailer at the theatre last week. It's looks good enough for me to go and check out at least.

[ZariusTwo]

Didn't Miles become Spider-Man until after Ultimate Spider-Man died though? Sounds faithful to me.

I wasn't complaining about that part.

And Peter didn't actually stay dead, but nobody reads past Miles' introduction to realise that.

Huh. This sounds awesome to me!

Yum, yum, I can never get enough tragedy in Peter's life. It always makes his double-life as Spider-Man feel that much more cathartic to me.

Peter's story should not be like that

[TigerClaw]

Some new details

The Spider-Man native to Miles' world is killed 35 minutes in by the Kingpin. The homeless Peter is from a world where he got married to MJ, but they wound up divorcing and his Aunt died, leaving him a wreck who lets himself go eating pizza

https://whateveraspidercan.com/2018/10/19/spider-man-into-the-spider-verse-two-peter-parkers/

F*ck this movie.
That sounds interesting though.
a Hobo Peter Parker whose down on his luck.

[ZariusTwo]

A sequel has been greenlit

https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/heat-vision/spider-man-spider-verse-sequel-spinoff-works-sony-1164210

[TigerClaw]

A sequel has been greenlit

https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/heat-vision/spider-man-spider-verse-sequel-spinoff-works-sony-1164210
Not only that. But an All-Female Spinoff as well.

[Coola Yagami]

A sequel has been greenlit

https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/heat-vision/spider-man-spider-verse-sequel-spinoff-works-sony-1164210

How? It's not even out yet.

[oldmanwinters]

How? It's not even out yet.

Efficient budget makes for low risk, high reward payoff?

[TigerClaw]

Efficient budget makes for low risk, high reward payoff?
Plus its animation. so it would cost less to make.

[Jester]

Not only that. But an All-Female Spinoff as well.
Sony going there again, eh?

[Sumac]

Sony going there again, eh?
I hope certain Feig has nothing to do with it. Or none from self-proclaimed male feminists at that.

[ZariusTwo]

Reviews are positive, hailing it as the best comic book movie of 2018

http://www.digitalspy.com/movies/spider-man/news/a871552/spider-man-into-spider-verse-reactions-best-comic-book-movie-2018/

[AquaParade]

Great job, Sony.

Really didn’t think you had it in you anymore to please a wide-audience with Spider-Man. Long live Raimi’s Spider-Man 2!:P

[Redeemer]

Reviews are positive, hailing it as the best comic book movie of 2018

http://www.digitalspy.com/movies/spider-man/news/a871552/spider-man-into-spider-verse-reactions-best-comic-book-movie-2018/

.......I find that hard to believe with all the movies that came out this year....
Deadpool 2, Black Panther, Avengers Affinity War, Ant-man and the Wasp, Venom.

[neatoman]

All-Female spin-off? Like what would that even be? An adaptation of Mary Jane love Spider-Man?

[AquaParade]

My hope is that the sequel will limit the amount of Spider-Men and deeply explore the 2099 universe, with a co-starring role for Miguel O'Hara.

[Sumac]

All-Female spin-off? Like what would that even be? An adaptation of Mary Jane love Spider-Man?
There are plenty of Spider Women to choose from: May Parker, Silk, Spider-Gwen.

My only hope that it won't be about "STRONG WOMYN TEAM saving DUMB MEN" stupidity. Not only this is cliche, but it reeks of creative bankruptcy and a lack of real desire to make female characters to be seen as strong and cool as their male counterparts.

If you want to show strong female characters, just make them fight as normal heroes.

[Leo656]

.......I find that hard to believe with all the movies that came out this year....
Deadpool 2, Black Panther, Avengers Affinity War, Ant-man and the Wasp, Venom.

If you listen to the media, EVERY new Marvel gimmick is "The Greatest Anything Since Anything, Even If The Last 'Greatest Anything' Was Just Last Week." :lol:


My only hope that it won't be about "STRONG WOMYN TEAM saving DUMB MEN" stupidity. Not only this is cliche, but it reeks of creative bankruptcy and a lack of real desire to make female characters to be seen as strong and cool as their male counterparts.

It absolutely will be. That's the entire reason for the project even being given a budget.

You're right, of course, but that's not what matters. This movie's agenda is, "Peter Lame - Miles Awesome." Next one, "Men Lame - Womyn Awesome". That's how you get attention nowadays.

[Sumac]

Well, I still will believe in miracle of the good writing.

[Leo656]

If you actually read how people online get paid to "professionally" write, you'll notice that "good writing" isn't a thing being taught in schools anymore. :lol:

It's all critics and "analysts" who think they're super-smart but can't put "they're" or "their" where they belong, and on the "creative" side, it's all people being trained to check boxes so they don't "offend" anyone.

And as I've mentioned elsewhere, as far as which projects get greenlit, and why, a lot of it is the polar opposite of how writing used to be taught in schools. "Creative" writing has been replaced by a desperate need to create the Next Big Thing and sell it to people at a markup.

I don't think anybody knows how to write anymore, I think everybody's just wingin' it. I still keep in touch with some of my old teachers, and they're all pretty glad they're retired. :lol:

[ZariusTwo]

It's already winning awards and it's not even out yet

Movie named "Best Animated Movie of 2018" by the New York Critics Circle

https://www.newsarama.com/42906-spider-man-into-the-spider-verse-named-best-animated-film-by-n-y-film-critics-circle.html

[ZariusTwo]

I watched a spoiler review and I'm glad I'm boycotting it. It sounds bleak as f*ck

[Leo656]

Yeah, I read one last week and most of it sounded like, just, "Isn't Peter Lame? And isn't Miles like, sooo much better?" It sounds almost like a test run to see if they should permanently sh*tcan Peter as Spider-Man and "officially" hand it over to Miles in all media.

I went from very little interest to zero interest. I love Spoilers, they save me tons of money.

[sdp]

It's a movie about Miles, I don't see the problem with him being the hero/Spider-Man instead of Peter Parker, if he's there in full then there's no reason for Miles to take command. The comics handled it well, I'm sure the can too.

[AquaParade]

Hey everyone,

if you're like me and the reviews have you chomping at the bit to see this film ASAP, than head over to Fandango and search for showings near your zip code. Just this morning, early showings started showing up in my area and I was able to get a ticket for Saturday about 20 minutes from my house.

Can hardly wait to see this movie! Everyone's got to form their own opinion, but the fact that a lot of people, who like me, had Spider-Man 2 as their favorite Spidey film, are now drooling over this one, makes me think it may fit my sensibilities quite nicely.

I, for one, love the idea of Miles Morales becoming more prominent. I don't see it as Peter being dumped, but as an opportunity to finally let Peter mature a bit and maintain the "adult-Spider-Man" role. Miles can be the fresh, modern take on the classic Spider-Man myth, while Peter can evolve a bit with the older fans and show new types of struggles.

[ZariusTwo]

I, for one, love the idea of Miles Morales becoming more prominent. I don't see it as Peter being dumped, but as an opportunity to finally let Peter mature a bit and maintain the "adult-Spider-Man" role. Miles can be the fresh, modern take on the classic Spider-Man myth, while Peter can evolve a bit with the older fans and show new types of struggles.

From what I've heard, I don't see anything mature about this Peter. And I will not support a movie that promotes a certain subject to kids. Especially not with such an iconic hero as this. It's not evolution, it's outright character assassination and I won't stand for it. #boycottspiderverse

[AquaParade]

From what I've heard, I don't see anything mature about this Peter. And I will not support a movie that promotes a certain subject to kids. Especially not with such an iconic hero as this. It's not evolution, it's outright character assassination and I won't stand for it. #boycottspiderverse

I probably respectfully disagree, but I'm not sure which subject or character assassination you are referring to. Have you been reading spoilers? Nothing I have seen from the trailers so far would indicate to me that Peter Parker has been treated disrespectfully as a character.

[TigerClaw]

I'm looking forward to Into The Spyderverse. I think Miles Morales is a good character to explore.

Here's a new clip from it.

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Here's a little clip featuring Spider-Ham. And it pays homage to the classic Spider-Man theme.

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[ZariusTwo]

This is why I'm not seeing the movie

y2b4_icbpZs

This would NEVER happen between him and MJ. The very reason we got One More Day was because Quesada didn't want to promote something like this to kids with the character. Poor form Sony.

[AquaParade]

This is why I'm not seeing the movie

y2b4_icbpZs

This would NEVER happen between him and MJ. The very reason we got One More Day was because Quesada didn't want to promote something like this to kids with the character. Poor form Sony.

To each their own.

In my mind, that is exactly the type of thing that would happen to Peter Parker. Of course, if we want to get technical, only Stan could tell us, but I see the character as someone who works best when going through very real, emotional hardships, that we as readers face everyday.

[TigerClaw]

This is why I'm not seeing the movie

y2b4_icbpZs

This would NEVER happen between him and MJ. The very reason we got One More Day was because Quesada didn't want to promote something like this to kids with the character. Poor form Sony.
Keep in mind that this is the Spiderverse. There are different universes of Peter Parker. In one universe Peter Parker became down on his luck and no longer wants to be a Superhero. Miles Morales's own universe has Peter Parker and Gwen Stacy dead. So to complain about that little detail is silly. When you consider that this isn't the regular universe Peter Parker. But another universe version. I have read that they almost cast Tobey Maguire as an older Peter Parker.
https://www.slashfilm.com/spider-man-into-the-spider-verse-peter-parker-tobey-maguire/

[sdp]

I get what they were going for but it does rub you the wrong way. I dunno, I have to admit some of my hype for this movie is gone.

[TigerClaw]

I get what they were going for but it does rub you the wrong way. I dunno, I have to admit some of my hype for this movie is gone.
It doesn't bother me at all. The Peter Parker we see is not our universe's Peter Parker. Its the Multiverse after all. So its nothing to worry about.

[AquaParade]

For some people, divorce is a part of life. It's not even that everyone who gets divorced wants divorce to be a part of their life.

I've always understood the "Brand New Day" controversy, in the way it feels ham-fisted, potentially out-of-character, unnecessary, etc...

But I didn't know Peter being divorced would not only deflate hype, but seemingly offend people.
Not judging anyone. I have my own personal hang-ups when it comes to certain elements in stories, so I can relate in that sense.

In this case though, I find it quite fitting for a character like Spider-Man, and I find it a bit touching that Peter is, once again, getting the decidedly non-superhero-like treatment. I can't imagine Clark Kent, Steve Rogers, or Reed Richards getting divorced, but Peter? That's definitely the "ol' Parker luck" in my eyes.

[TigerClaw]

For some people, divorce is a part of life. It's not even that everyone who gets divorced wants divorce to be a part of their life.

I've always understood the "Brand New Day" controversy, in the way it feels ham-fisted, potentially out-of-character, unnecessary, etc...

But I didn't know Peter being divorced would not only deflate hype, but seemingly offend people.
Not judging anyone. I have my own personal hang-ups when it comes to certain elements in stories, so I can relate in that sense.

In this case though, I find it quite fitting for a character like Spider-Man, and I find it a bit touching that Peter is, once again, getting the decidedly non-superhero-like treatment. I can't imagine Clark Kent, Steve Rogers, or Reed Richards getting divorced, but Peter? That's definitely the "ol' Parker luck" in my eyes.
In one universe. Peter Parker and Marry Jane had a child. and all 3 had Spider powers. that's from the Renew Your Vows Comics. That is another universe. So they can show what Peter Parker's life is like from different universes. Some might not agree to the outcomes. But its the multiverse after all. Decisions have different outcomes.

[sdp]

It doesn't bother me at all. The Peter Parker we see is not our universe's Peter Parker. Its the Multiverse after all. So its nothing to worry about.

I don't think the movie knows what it wants to be, a Miles movie? Great idea! Oh but we don't want to alienate people so let's add peter, but we don't want him to overstage Miles so let's have him be a loser and have Miles be the one who reminds him and, wait so now it's a peter redemption story? Oh let's add multiverse spidermans because that will give the movie a popularity boost but they kinda not really mesh into the story too well.

That first teaser for the movie was great, but all details after have kinda gotten me to back off. I hope the movie is great, certainly the most excited i've been for a spider-man project since Spectacular.

[AquaParade]

I don't think the movie knows what it wants to be, a Miles movie? Great idea! Oh but we don't want to alienate people so let's add peter, but we don't want him to overstage Miles so let's have him be a loser and have Miles be the one who reminds him and, wait so now it's a peter redemption story? Oh let's add multiverse spidermans because that will give the movie a popularity boost but they kinda not really mesh into the story too well.

That first teaser for the movie was great, but all details after have kinda gotten me to back off. I hope the movie is great, certainly the most excited i've been for a spider-man project since Spectacular.

Can't blame you for feeling this way based off the trailers. But it would be a mistake to criticize the coherence of the the movie, itself, without having seen it.

I'd agree that the marketing and trailers seem to give the impression that this could be a jumbled failure of a juggling act, but based on viewer-impressions, I'm inclined to believe this film knows exactly what it wants to be. Guess we'll just have to decide for ourselves.

My intention isn't to rag on anybody who isn't excited for this film, it's just to stir the pot a bit and try to understand why. Obviously, everything is subjective, but as a hardcore Spidey fan, I couldn't be more excited for this film. So I'm taken aback/interested in the general negative consensus around here.

[Leo656]

I personally don't like Spider-Man as a "legacy" character. Sometimes I think that works fine, with certain characters, other times I think it's a bit lazy.

A huge chunk of the 1990s stories were about solidifying the idea that "Peter Parker is Spider-Man, nobody else." Even during the Clone Saga, some of the best writers in the industry refused to work on the books because "They're not about Peter Parker, they're about Ben Reilly, and that's not the real Spider-Man." If so many stories historically hadn't been about "Only This Guy is Spider-Man", I might feel differently.

[oldmanwinters]

In my mind, Batman, Superman, Spider-man, Hulk, and Captain America were the superhero identities that lose most of their appeal if they are separated from their original alter-egos.

The best legacy/mantle heroes are Flash, Green Lantern and the rosters of teams like X-Men, Justice League, and the Avengers.

I love Terry McGinnis as Batman of the Future, but I don't think I'd love it if Bruce Wayne were completely out of the picture.

[Leo656]

We think alike on this, generally.

I especially take issue if the origin circumstances are of the "One in a million" variety, as with Spider-Man and Hulk. Once it's been established that "Anyone but this ONE guy would have died from this scenario", it feels cheap to repeat it.

Like, I love all the Flashes, but they really push the limit of this. To be fair, Jay and Barry had totally different accidents, and some versions of the tale have Barry subconsciously recreating his own accident with Wally, "Accidentally on purpose" so that he'd have a sidekick, and even that is pushing it.

I'm aware that Peter and Miles were created for separate universes, but they also often share one, and I think it dilutes the concept of Spider-Man. The whole point of this project seems to be, "We can have MANY Spider-People", and I'm simply not interested in that.

[AquaParade]

From a personal standpoint, I actually find legacy characters more relatable, in some instances, in that they are typically characters trying and struggling to live up to a legacy set by a great hero. A lot of us comic book fans are like that.

I think you get the best of both worlds with Miles as a legacy character. You get one Spider-Man that is able to grow, evolve, face new stories and problems that adults can relate to. As opposed to stagnating and repeating the same old tales over and over.
And you also get the classic myth with a modern update. Taking a formula we all love but giving it a fresh and exciting spin.

Call me crazy, but I am one of the people who was hoping the Superior Spider-Man would actually stick around for years to come, before Peter ever came back into the main series. "Why?" "Why would I want to lose such a great character like Peter in favor of a maniacal Doc. Ock in the role?"
Because it's fresh, exciting, imaginative, unpredictable (until it wasn't).
Because we were never going to lose Peter, between prequel comics, movies, video-games, bobble-heads, and his eventual return.
Because even when Peter was "dead", his presence was felt all over the book.
Because I enjoy fresh takes on stories, and sometimes, when a story has lasted for over 50 years, it's just more fun to start injecting new ideas to the core formula, rather than stagnate.
Hate on the execution all you want, I know Slott is divisive, but, to me, it was a great idea.

And while we're on the subject, one of my very favorite comic book runs features legacy characters - Grant Morrison's Batman and Robin. Fantastic comic book, in case anyone is interested. Probably best to start from Morrison's "Batman" run, however.

Anyways, I'll get off my soapbox now. I'm not trying to argue that I'm right and anyone who disagrees is wrong. Just sharing my perspective on the matter.

[Leo656]

It's okay, but only because Dick is a cool guy. Damien is consistently terrible and that's a whole other character that shouldn't exist, if you listen to me and Denny O'Neil. :trazz:

I do think the Batman and Robin mantles are easier to accept being passed on, but that's kinda because it's been subtly implied since early on that's what might happen (and in fact has happened several times). They didn't spend decades telling us, "Only _____ can be ___-Man!" and then walk it back for questionable reasons. They're also just masks, there's no one-in-a-million "Only THIS GUY could've survived!" contrivances built into the origin. Nah'mean?

[Andrew NDB]

I probably won't even go and see this. It doesn't look bad or anything, it just doesn't seem like something I'd be interested in. I don't want to see a bunch of FAKE Spider-Men.

[ZariusTwo]

I can't imagine Clark Kent, Steve Rogers, or Reed Richards getting divorced, but Peter? That's definitely the "ol' Parker luck" in my eyes.

Except it's horses*it, as the newspaper strip, Spider-Girl and Renew Your Vows comic depict him as a loving and devoted husband with a very stable relationship with MJ..and in two of those timelines he's also a very good father.

The perennial "Peter is a loser" idea is one exclusive to the last decade or so of mainline Marvel comics

[AquaParade]

It's okay, but only because Dick is a cool guy. Damien is consistently terrible and that's a whole other character that shouldn't exist, if you listen to me and Denny O'Neil. :trazz:

I do think the Batman and Robin mantles are easier to accept being passed on, but that's kinda because it's been subtly implied since early on that's what might happen (and in fact has happened several times). They didn't spend decades telling us, "Only _____ can be ___-Man!" and then walk it back for questionable reasons. They're also just masks, there's no one-in-a-million "Only THIS GUY could've survived!" contrivances built into the origin. Nah'mean?

I do think the crafting of these decade-long stories can definitely change how we interpret the idea of them becoming a legacy character. For instance, one of the themes Grant kept coming back to with his Batman run was the idea that Batman is forever, Batman never dies, Batman is more than a man, he's a symbol. Seeing Dick take up the mantle felt natural to the story.

And yeah, he's such a cool, likable guy. Dick Grayson was, oddly enough, one of my favorite hero's when I was super young, so coming of age and seeing him take on the mantle was impactful for me. I can see how that might be a personal feeling that others don't relate to.

Except it's horses*it, as the newspaper strip, Spider-Girl and Renew Your Vows comic depict him as a loving and devoted husband with a very stable relationship with MJ..and in two of those timelines he's also a very good father.

The perennial "Peter is a loser" idea is one exclusive to the last decade or so of mainline Marvel comics

I guess I just don't see "being devoted 100% to his wife, no matter what" as a key character-trait of Peter Parker.

Do I think he's a great guy? Yes.
Do I think he loves Mary Jane deeply? Yes.
Do I think his life as a crime-fighter, along with a plethora of everyday human-issues could come between a marriage? Definitely.

Relationships are complicated. Peter going through a divorce is just another issue on a long-list of personal problems he's always had. It doesn't mean he's a bad person or no longer true-to-character. He just makes mistakes, has trouble balancing his obligations, and learns hard lessons. He struggles through life. He tries to be the best he can be, but he does make mistakes.
Who's to say that he is even to blame for the divorce? Often times, no one is to blame.

That's how I see it. Obviously.

[Leo656]

I think that with certain things, I'm in close agreement with Zarius, insofar as, sometimes, SOMEthing has to go right for so-and-so.

People go on about "The ol' Parker Luck", and "He's supposed to be this tragic loser", but eventually, with all the piling on, the guy'd just up and kill himself, if we're being real. The fact that if nothing else, he always had MJ, was the one bit of stability in his life. It's simply not realistic to expect that this guy would remain forever optimistic, altruistic, and acting as a hero if it truly was a case of "Nothing ever goes right". Again, he'd eventually just kill himself. They're not gonna have him do that, so they need to at least give him SOMEthing to be grateful for in his life. It doesn't HAVE to be a never-ending tragedy, nor should it be.

I'll be open and say the stories that lean into "Peter's life sucks and he's a total loser" are ones I stay far away from. There's "something for the average slobs reading the book to relate to", and then there's just plain drudgery and misery. The 80s/90s Spider-Man comics up to right around when Carnage showed up were absolutely not like that. Rather, he was in a pretty good place with his life, between being happily married and still managing his Spider-Man gig. And the stories, shockingly, were still entertaining, even when he wasn't constantly bemoaning his crappy life.

If people genuinely don't want to see the character happy, or grow out of his "loser" phase, that says an awful lot more about them, the way I see it. I feel like you gotta let these guys have SOMEthing to live for besides "the fight". Things can go right for them sometimes, it shouldn't be verboten.

I'll gladly take "happy and devoted husband" over "God, my life sucks" as a defining characteristic of Spider-Man, all day every day. But that's me.

[ZariusTwo]

I'll gladly take "happy and devoted husband" over "God, my life sucks" as a defining characteristic of Spider-Man, all day every day. But that's me.

I think that's just everyone in the public consciousness mate, Marvel just don't want to feed us that because only a select few know how to write for it.

Hell, look at what DC are doing with Superman currently, they broke up the very healthy super family, put Lois and Clark in a weird long-distance marriage where Lois no longer needs him or her son and puts writing a book above both, and are turning Jon into an angsty teen brat. Neither company knows how to hold their nerve with consistent happiness for fear it turns away audiences.

[AquaParade]

I mean, Peter’s entire character and foundation is predicated on “god, my life sucks”. That’s what made him different from every other superhero - seeing him not only experience the normal, everyday issues that real people live with, but find a way to move past or overcome those issues. That’s what makes him an inspiration.

Peter can be married, sure, but that’s never been what makes him special.

[ZariusTwo]

I mean, Peter’s entire character and foundation is predicated on “god, my life sucks”.

No. It. Isn't.

That’s what made him different from every other superhero - seeing him not only experience the normal, everyday issues that real people live with, but find a way to move past or overcome those issues.

He dealt with a legal separation from MJ in the 2000s...but did they divorce? No, they fought tooth and nail for their love and reunited.

His child was stillborn, but in RYV, he and MJ overcame their grief and conceived another

Peter can be married, sure, but that’s never been what makes him special.

Just shut the f*ck up already. Marriage was...no, IS, a very unique part of what makes Peter so likeable. If Stan thought the way you did, he wouldn't have married him and MJ in the first place. Stop swallowing Quesada's Kool-Aid.

[AquaParade]

No. It. Isn't.

Yes, it is. He was created in contrast to the average comicbook hero at the time, who had good looks, a healthy family, a hot girlfriend. Stan had Ditko draw him, so he appeared as a skinny loser, as opposed to another Jack Kirby model.

It’s not that Peter can’t ever find happiness or have a good marriage, it’s that he is in no way dependent on that as a character, and in fact, has always dealt with great tragedy and unfavorable circumstances.

If you like a married Peter, that’s fine, but expect to raise a few eyebrows when you claim he’s been utterly ruined as a character because he went through a divorce.

He’s not “the married superhero”, he’s “the Everyman”.

If you want to disagree, all due respect, but “No.It.Isnt” isn’t really worth a bucket of piss, to be frank.

[AquaParade]

No. It. Isn't.



He dealt with a legal separation from MJ in the 2000s...but did they divorce? No, they fought tooth and nail for their love and reunited.

His child was stillborn, but in RYV, he and MJ overcame their grief and conceived another



Just shut the f*ck up already. Marriage was...no, IS, a very unique part of what makes Peter so likeable. If Stan thought the way you did, he wouldn't have married him and MJ in the first place. Stop swallowing Quesada's Kool-Aid.

Am I personally offending you? Try to be rational about this if you’re going to respond to me.

You said, but deleted that I need to "stop drinking Quesada's Kool-Aid".
Nah, Quesada’s kool-aid was that Peter had to be youthful and that going through a divorce would make him seem old. Thus the overly-complicated and hard-to-digest “Brand New Day” explanation.

Quesada wanted him forever young anyway possible, whereas, I don’t mind an old, dad-bod, divorced, in his mid-thirties Peter, at all.
Get your facts straight.

Marriage is not what makes Peter likeable, on any measurable scale, lmao. Look at the success of any Spider-Man story of the last decade or more, besides Renew Your Vows, which barely exists anyway. It may be what makes him likebale to you, sure. Too bad, if that’s the case.

Honestly, 99% of the people who pine for the marriage are just chasing their childhood and how it was then.

Would I have preferred Peter to still be married to MJ instead of Brand New Day?
You bet. I hate the way that was executed and had no inherent problem with Peter being married. But I’ve never fooled myself into thinking that being married is wha makes Spider-Man a special character.

[ZariusTwo]

I'd like to apologise, I shouldn't have snapped at you like that. I'm just very passionate about Peter and MJ, I've grown up on their relationship and it just hurts to see such a unique and loving pairing frequently put through the needless wringer. TI also never dealt with One More Day very well, and it contributed to a mental breakdown I had in 2010. Thankfully the ongoing positive depiction of the marriage in the newspaper strip and across books like Spider-Girl and Renew Your Vows helped pull me out of that funk.

[AquaParade]

I'd like to apologise, I shouldn't have snapped at you like that. I'm just very passionate about Peter and MJ, I've grown up on their relationship and it just hurts to see such a unique and loving pairing frequently put through the needless wringer. TI also never dealt with One More Day very well, and it contributed to a mental breakdown I had in 2010. Thankfully the ongoing positive depiction of the marriage in the newspaper strip and across books like Spider-Girl and Renew Your Vows helped pull me out of that funk.

Appreciate it. No worries.

I’ve been meaning to check out some of the hardcover collections of the newspaper strip. Maybe I’ll finally do that.

Saw the film, btw. A lot of fun. If anyone is interested, I highly encourage them to check it out. Possibly my favorite Spider-Man film, following Spider-Man 2. Still too early to truly say.

[ZariusTwo]

Appreciate it. No worries.

I’ve been meaning to check out some of the hardcover collections of the newspaper strip. Maybe I’ll finally do that.

Saw the film, btw. A lot of fun. If anyone is interested, I highly encourage them to check it out. Possibly my favorite Spider-Man film, following Spider-Man 2. Still too early to truly say.

It's won quite a few awards already too. Glad you had a good time.

[Jester]

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Thoughts?

[Zulithe]

I saw it this past Friday at one of the early screenings and thought it was not only one of the best spider-man movies (right up there with Spider-Man 2), but the best super hero film of the year and best animated film of the year too.

Years from now we will think about super hero and animated films both in terms of pre and post Into The Spider-Verse... it's impact will be massive.

[AquaParade]

I saw it this past Friday at one of the early screenings and thought it was not only one of the best spider-man movies (right up there with Spider-Man 2), but the best super hero film of the year and best animated film of the year too.

Years from now we will think about super hero and animated films both in terms of pre and post Into The Spider-Verse... it's impact will be massive.

While it didn’t have that effect on me, I agree that it was fantastic. I guess i would just say: don’t write this film off. If you love comic book films, it’s hard to imagine you won’t enjoy this. It deserves as much attention as any other Spider-Man film, live action, or otherwise, and arguably surpasses most, if not all, of them.

Spider-Man 2 is still my favorite, though it’s tangled with Nostalgia and heart-warming memories, which makes it hard to be objective. In my mind, Spider-Man 2 is the GOAT, while this and Homecoming are damn good Spider-Man films. The rest, I can take or leave.

[Shark_Blade]

This is the best Spiderman movie, hands down. So much freedom and beautiful art, added with witty writing.

Second is Homecoming/Civil War, third is Amazing Spiderman series and last is Raimi (I blame Tobey for being an unwatchable awful actor).

[Leo656]

I notice that there's always an inverse ratio of people's enjoyment of Spider-Man movies in recent years, when compared to how closely those films do or don't resemble the comics.

"Interesting".

[Shark_Blade]

Surprise Of The Year: Sony Animation’s ‘Spider-Man’ Has Emerged As Oscar Frontrunner https://www.cartoonbrew.com/awards/surprise-of-the-year-sony-animations-spider-man-has-emerged-as-oscar-frontrunner-167766.html

Told ya it’s the best Spiderman movie. :tcool::tlove:

[neatoman]

Saw it yesterday, pretty good.

[LeotheLateBloomer]

I actually enjoyed it a lot more than I thought it was. Pretty funny!

[TigerClaw]

gonna be seeing it tomorrow.

[AquaParade]

I’ve seen this twice now.
Granted, I was 20 minutes late to my first showing, so I had some incentive to go back and see it again. It was worth it to me though.

It’s just a ton of fun. It moves at a quick pace, and I felt like there could have been more room to develop these characters, but at the same time, the brisk pacing keeps things pretty fresh throughout.

I’d also praise this film’s marketing alongside Deadpool 2 and Infinity War. This years movie trailers have been great about keeping secrets and misdirecting audiences, so they still have some surprises in store when they finally get to theater. I’m not implying there are any earth-shattering reveals or twists, but the film did have me grinning in surprise, despite my having watched a few trailers, and I appreciate that.

I’m left anxiously awaiting the home release and the sequel. I’m probably biased here, but I’d love to see the sequel be set around the holidays. Spider-Man, the snow, Christmas lights, holiday spirit, all rendered in that beautiful animation could really set the mood for me.

[Krutch]

I’m left anxiously awaiting the home release and the sequel. I’m probably biased here, but I’d love to see the sequel be set around the holidays. Spider-Man, the snow, Christmas lights, holiday spirit, all rendered in that beautiful animation could really set the mood for me.I think I'm the only one who doesn't want a sequel. I thought it was a damn near perfect story that wrapped up nicely in a bow at the end. Now I want to see what else this team can put together.

[TigerClaw]

Of all the Spider-Man movies. I think this is the best Spider-Man Movie ever! Be sure to stay for the After Credit Scene. Which is great.

[AquaParade]

I agree with TigerClaw - the after credit's scene is pretty good.

But minor side note (and personal anecdote): I feel like over the last couple years, I've heard "best end credit scene ever!!" for nearly every comic book movie released.

This is a generalization, but it annoys the heck out of me.

I can hardly remember the last time I actually thought an end-credit scene was even worth staying for - yet I always do based on some hyped-up promise and anxiety about missing something good. I'd like if people stopped using hyperbole to describe what is essentially a "tag" that doesn't fit within the movie itself. To add insult to injury, the only one that sticks out in my mind, is Justice League's Deathstroke tease (Sorry to spoil, but it's been a year), which was pretty exciting, yet essentially amounts to a case of "blue balls". Sorry, I really couldn't think of a better way to articulate it, at the moment.

That said, this one was fairly enjoyable, and possibly the most enjoyment I've gotten out of an end-credit's scene that I can't remember. The bar isn't really set that high though, in my opinion. From now on, I'll probably stop staying for end-credit scenes and just consider them an extra treat to anticipate with the home-release.

Erm, except for Captain Marvel, where I feel like there is potential for something that ties into Avengers 4. Damn you, Mahvel!

[Krutch]

I can't stop thinking about this movie.

All year i've been chompin' at the bit for Aquaman, yet here I am, mere days away... and all I'm thinking about is the damn Spiderverse :lol:

[AquaParade]

At this point, I think “Far From Home” has a lot to prove with hardcore comicbook fan. Most of the chatter from people seeing this is that they prefer it over Homecoming (it’s about a tie for me, personally).

I do have to say for myself, that while I really enjoyed Homecoming, it didn’t have every ingredient to make a perfect Spider-Man film, in my eyes, so “FFH” has a lot to prove to me as well.

I don’t mean to knock on FFH, but it’s possibly the least I’ve ever been excited for an upcoming Spider-Man live action film. Maybe because I’ve been blessed with so many, maybe it’s because Avengers 4 is stealing my attention, or maybe the plot synopsis and his return from apparent death are just rubbing me wrong. Maybe I feel like Marvel is ignoring the tragic aspect of Peter’s life. It’s hard to say.

I’m still greatly anticipating FFH, but relative to other Spider-Man films it feels very tame. That said, I’m open to having my mind changed. I just think Marvel will have to work hard here to prove they still deserve Spider-Man.

[Krutch]

How long do I have to wait before saying this is my favorite superhero movie of all time without it sounding reactionary and chalk full of hype?

Because I've seen it twice now, second time in 3D(the only movie I preferred in 3D), and planning on seeing it a third time over the weekend. It's such a fresh, unique experience that speaks to what it means to be a superhero and serves to inspire us to be the best version of ourselves.

If anyones holding off to check it out on Netflix or whatever, do yourself a favour and go see it. Drop any preconceived notions of it being Sony or a cheap cash-in and just go see it. It's really a special movie - and if you'd have told me I'd be saying that a week ago I'd have thought you were crazy. But I truly can't remember the last time I've felt so childish and giddy over a movie.

[Andrew NDB]

"Spider-Man is straight, but 'Into the Spider Verse' is a coming-out story":

https://www.chicagotribune.com/news/opinion/commentary/ct-perspec-spider-man-verse-coming-out-story-movie-0106-20190103-story.html?fbclid=IwAR2BNTNGahs4btDPeSTXtMxW1J_HAX IwbTmgWVOMC_f8DIACrGHEF8XIwpg

[Sumac]

Is Chicago tribune that desperate for the clicks of hipsters?

[Krutch]

Seen this 4 times already. Can’t remember the last movie I did that with.

[neatoman]

"Spider-Man is straight, but 'Into the Spider Verse' is a coming-out story":

https://www.chicagotribune.com/news/opinion/commentary/ct-perspec-spider-man-verse-coming-out-story-movie-0106-20190103-story.html?fbclid=IwAR2BNTNGahs4btDPeSTXtMxW1J_HAX IwbTmgWVOMC_f8DIACrGHEF8XIwpg


Unfortunately, our website is currently unavailable in most European countries. We are engaged on the issue and committed to looking at options that support our full range of digital offerings to the EU market. We continue to identify technical compliance solutions that will provide all readers with our award-winning journalism.

That sucks.

[TigerClaw]

Into the SpiderVerse won the Golden Globe for Best Animated Feature.
https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/behind-screen/golden-globes-spider-man-spider-verse-wins-best-animated-feature-1173805

[ZariusTwo]

Great news, proves Miles has arrived.

[Andrew NDB]

That sucks.

Pretty telling when European countries -- or any countries -- feel the need to block news outlets from other countries. Like, wtf...

[drgon78]

I don't understand the hype for this movie, it was only okay at best. Though I did find the alternate versions of Spiderman so much more interesting then Miles. So give me a Spidergwen movie, Spiderpig movie, etc.

[neatoman]

Pretty telling when European countries -- or any countries -- feel the need to block news outlets from other countries. Like, wtf...

The weird thing is that I can actually access the Chicago Tribune (even that article) by simply using a VPN and google. I just can't access it by clicking the link.

Anyway, there is some controversy regarding the movie here in Sweden. The age rating set by the distributors was deemed too low according to Medierådet (Council of Media). So they want to to raise it from 7 and up to 11 and up, presumably because of the gun related death.

https://www.expressen.se/nyheter/brak-om-aldersgrans-pa-film-om-spider-man/

[AquaParade]

I don't understand the hype for this movie, it was only okay at best. Though I did find the alternate versions of Spiderman so much more interesting then Miles. So give me a Spidergwen movie, Spiderpig movie, etc.

I won't speak for you, but I think the hype/expectations/word of mouth just went to unreachable levels.

I love the movie, but I can see why some would end up leaving a little lukewarm on it, after the reception it's received.

I'd say the animation is wonderfully energetic and innovative, the characters are likeable, it has a lot of great laughs. Plot was solid, but also felt a bit rushed. So for me, it's definitely a win. Not even my favorite Spider-Man movie though.

[Shark_Blade]

It won a Golden Globe for best animation.

Can other Spiderman movies compare? Nope!

This is hands down best Spiderman movie so far, others can go home now.

[AquaParade]

I prefer Spider-Man 2.

This is a good movie though. Can’t wait for the home release.

[drgon78]

Incredibles 2 should have won that Golden Globe.

[ZariusTwo]

Incredibles 2 should have won that Golden Globe.

How is this relevant to the thread? And no, it shouldn't have.

[Coola Yagami]

How is this relevant to the thread? And no, it shouldn't have.

Yeah... it wasn't that great, at least not as good asthe e first.

[AquaParade]

Incredibles 2 should have won that Golden Globe.

What did you think of Spider-Verse overall then?

I personally preferred it to Incredibles 2, which, while packed with a lot of fun, didn’t live up to the first Incredibles film or offer anything that fleshed out their world enough, for me.

[drgon78]

I felt it was highly overrated with a boring and cliche main character who is basically the comic relief with no real control of his powers for most of the movie until the last 5 minutes. I Personally found all the other alternate Spiderman-type characters much more interesting and would prefer movies for them. It is a shame that most of them didn't come in until much later. Plus the animation style got on my nerves and in some places just plain bothered my eyes. I have other nick picks as well but those are minor things.

As for the Incredibles 2 I felt it was almost as good as the first one and I had only a few issues with it. They made it too obvious who the villain would be, a little too much Jack Jack, and no super hero names yet for Violet and Dash. Despite this I enjoyed it more then any movie I saw last year...well for a long time really.

[Shark_Blade]

Spiderverse nominated for Oscar (Best Animated Feature).

https://comicbook.com/marvel/2019/01/22/spider-man-into-the-spider-verse-oscar-nomination/

The best Spiderman movie ever deserves this.

[AT-Man]

Spiderverse nominated for Oscar (Best Animated Feature).

https://comicbook.com/marvel/2019/01/22/spider-man-into-the-spider-verse-oscar-nomination/

The best Spiderman movie ever deserves this.

It better fu*king win. Sony needs to get the message that this is where they did it right.

[Krutch]

Seeing it for a fifth time tonight. Can't remember if there's been a movie I've seen even four times in theatres before.

...okay, Phantom Menace, but I was a kid - cut me some slack :P

[Egon1982]

My favorite animated film of last year along with Incredibles 2 and Wreck it Ralph 2 and Batman Gotham by Gaslight.

Very well written, likable characters, fine action, a sense of fun and fantastic animation.

[ZariusTwo]

A huge sweep at the 2019 Annie Awards. It won every category it was nominated for.

https://variety.com/2019/film/awards/spider-man-into-the-spider-version-annies-1203126958/

[Krutch]

Hopefully that bodes well for the Oscars :)

[ZariusTwo]

It's won the BAFTA, beating Incredibles 2

https://www.theguardian.com/film/2019/feb/10/baftas-2019-winners-full-list

[ZariusTwo]

It's won the Oscar for best animated movie.

[Krutch]

NOICE! :tcool:

Well earned.

[ranger_scout]

Just in case no one had already seen this video, here it is.

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[ZariusTwo]

Sequel confirmed. April 8th 2022

https://comicbook.com/marvel/2019/11/01/spider-man-spider-verse-2-confirmed-2022/

[AquaParade]

Great news. I'm sure everyone has wish-list of characters they want to see in this movie, and mine are Miguel O'Hara (Spider-Man 2099) and Ben Reilly (Scarlet Spider). May Parker could also be cool.

Either that, or I'd like to see them tone down the focus to just Miles, Gwen, and maybe Peter. I love the first film, but maybe not as much as parts of the internet.
I think it would have been better off without Spider-Man Noir, Spider-Ham, Penni Parker, even though I think those characters are cool. I tend to be a "less is more" type in general. Apparently, they almost had a version of the film where those characters weren't included and it was a tough creative decision.

[Sumac]

I watched it recently. Found its boring.
Also didn't like jerky animation on characters. I thought it was something with the framerate in the player, when I saw first few moments of the movie.

[ZariusTwo]

Toku Spider-Man will be in the movie

https://twitter.com/philiplord/status/1191546906884788229?s=21

[Andrew NDB]

Saw it a little while back on Netflix. It was OK. A little "busy," maybe, as I kind of figured.

[IMJ]

Saw it a little while back on Netflix. It was OK. A little "busy," maybe, as I kind of figured.

That's how I felt too. It was fine.

[PApagreg]

Yeah lets just say you're probably enjoy this movie more as an animation or music fan.

[ZariusTwo]

Release date for the sequel pushed back to October 7th 2022

https://comicbook.com/movies/news/spider-man-into-the-spider-verse-2-release-date-delayed-coronavirus/

[Andrew NDB]

That's how I felt too. It was fine.

But not this revolutionary thing people seem to push it as. It was OK. I don't bemoan missing it the theater... I'm glad I saw it. That's it.

[Sumac]

Didn't like it all that much.
Jerking animation was distracting and the plot felt too saccharine.

[AquaParade]

There are bits I love. The action scenes are kinetic and fun. Like in the lab against Dr. Octopus or in the battle royale in Aunt May's home. It was also fun seeing an adult version of Peter again. I love the youthful side of Spider-Man, but the stories of him as an adult had seemed to be all but forgotten over the last decade or so.

Then there are stretches where I'm either bored, unamused, or desensitized by how much color is flying around.

Overall, I'm a fan and hoping the sequel can improve upon the formula. I'd like to focus on less characters and increase the use of licensed soundtrack music, which I think can be really fun.

[MsMarvelDuckie]

I really enjoyed it, especially adding Noir and Spider-Ham to the mix, as I am familiar with both, and got a kick out of seeing them done on film. This movie might not be for everyone, but it did at least give me a better appreciation for Miles, whom I've never really cared much about. Still feel like he's just Peter 2.0 with a race card, but eh, he's ok. I really liked the female Doc Oc too. Interesting take.

[ZariusTwo]

(This article came out yesterday, just in case of how cautious you are of news on this particular day)

Christopher Daniel Barnes (voice of the character in 90s Spider-Man: TAS) may cameo in the sequel

https://www.thathashtagshow.com/2021/03/31/christopher-daniel-barnes-in-final-talks-to-reprise-role-in-into-the-spider-verse-2/