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Originally Posted by ThaVirus

I thought it was enjoyable, like Homecoming. Idk, just something about these newer Spidey flicks hasn't gripped me like the first two of the Raimi trilogy. They're lacking something and I just can't put my finger on it. I watch them and I'm entertained, but they lack soul or something. I watch it once and just kinda forget about them. Never crave watching them again.

Spoiler!

That said, they did a ****ing increeeeedible job with Mysterio. Who knew such a dweeb ass villain could be so cinematic. The first time Mysterio and Spidey face off was awesome; I really had no clue what was real and what wasn't. The final illusion with Mysterio handing him Edith but actually standing next to him with the gun was also really cool.. Gyllenhal was great. They had the effects guy download the data so they can always bring "Mysterio" back.

And that end credits scene? That's a game changer. Loved the JJJ reprisal too.

To be a bit nitpicky, Mysterio was a weak villain. Their motivations were just weak. Tony Stark called your project BARF and fired a couple of you? So the **** what? That illusion tech was ****ing top notch. They could have made that entire team billionaires by selling that tech to the entertainment industry and amusement/theme parks, not to mention military contracts. But no, Tony hurt your feelings. It was diet Aldrich Killian and he was a trash villain.

What even was the end goal anyway? You trick people into thinking you're a legitimate superhero for what purpose? What happens when an Avengers-level threat truly comes along and you can't handle it? Gyllenhal's dying words were that people need to believe: "they don't believe in anything anymore". Came off really fanaticy and didn't really jive with how his motivations were established.

Nerds can be spiteful about their babies. Think of when other fans come on here and dismiss the chiefs. Irrational fears happen. As for avengers level threat. That is why he wanted Edith. He wanted to be the face even if he had to kill Innocents. That happens every day already.

As for Mysterio, read old Man Logan. It puts the movie to shame and shows what he can do.

As for Spidey and not gripping you in. I agree, but that is because none of his movies have been really solo films. The big character building and Parker centric scripts on him are not there. He is part of the avengers universe. Big names are apart of his movies, Ironman, fury.

Imo