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Early ‘Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse’ Reviews Say the Film ‘Lives One Step Above Masterpiece’
Ahead of its June 2 theatrical release, the highly anticipated Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse is getting massive praise from early viewers.
First reactions for the long-awaited Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse are in and early viewers are pleased. A “first friends and fans” private screening for the movie was held in Los Angeles on Wednesday night (May 24), with superhero enthusiasts and film critics raving about the flick, which was directed by Joaquim Dos Santos, Justin K. Thompson, and Kemp Powers. Across the Spider-Verse follows 2018’s Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse, which received an Academy Award for Best Animated Feature in 2019.
\u201cKicking off the universe\u2019s first friends and fans screening of Spider-Man: Across the #SpiderVerse in Los Angeles with @philiplord and @chrizmillr.\u201d— Spider-Man: Across The Spider-Verse (@Spider-Man: Across The Spider-Verse) 1684981911
Across the Spider-Verse picks up where the inaugural franchise film left off, with protagonist Miles Morales/Spider-Man (Shameik Moore) teaming up with Gwen Stacy/ Spider-Woman (Hailee Steinfeld) to help her in rescuing the multiverse from supervillain The Spot (Jason Schwartzman). While on their mission, the two encounter the Spider Society, which includes a team of Spider-People like Jessica Drew/Spider-Woman (Issa Rae), Hobart "Hobie" Brown/Spider-Punk (Daniel Kaluuya), and leader Miguel O'Hara/Spider-Man 2099 (Oscar Issac).
The new film apparently won over the early crowd, including Brian Davids of THR, who said Across the Spider-Verse was “darker and sadder than I expected.”
\u201c#SpiderManAcrossTheSpiderVerse is yet another resounding win for the Lord Miller-produced universe. Hailee Steinfeld really comes into her own as Gwen Stacy, and her scenes with Shea Whigham's Captain Stacy are truly special. It's darker and sadder than I expected, but necessary.\u201d— Brian Davids (@Brian Davids) 1684989000
\u201cOK. #SpiderManAcrossTheSpiderVerse lives one step above Masterpiece. It's an actual work of art. Every frame deserves to be hung in a museum. The jokes and nods to Spidey lore are perfect. It's OUTSTANDING. The best #SpiderMan movie. Might be my favorite movie ever. Cherish it.\u201d— Sean O'Connell (@Sean O'Connell) 1684989000
Sean O’Connell of CinemaBlend seconded Davids’ sentiment, saying that Across the Spider-Verse “lives one step above masterpiece.”
\u201cOK. #SpiderManAcrossTheSpiderVerse lives one step above Masterpiece. It's an actual work of art. Every frame deserves to be hung in a museum. The jokes and nods to Spidey lore are perfect. It's OUTSTANDING. The best #SpiderMan movie. Might be my favorite movie ever. Cherish it.\u201d— Sean O'Connell (@Sean O'Connell) 1684989000
Drew Taylor of The Wrap praised the film for its “emotional depth and its beautiful, melancholic tone.”
\u201c#SpiderManAcrossTheSpiderVerse is a stunning achievement. Yes, it\u2019s visually dazzling, with expansive, expressive new realms (Gwen\u2019s world is my favorite). But the movie\u2019s real superpower is its emotional depth and its beautiful, melancholic tone. I love this movie so, so much \ud83d\udd77\ufe0f\u201d— Drew Taylor (@Drew Taylor) 1684990227
Accompanying the film is a soundtrack executive produced by Metro Boomin.
\u201cSpiderverse June 2nd!!!! \ud83d\udd77\ufe0f\ud83e\udd1d\ud83c\udffe\ud83d\udd77\ufe0f\u201d— Metro Boomin (@Metro Boomin) 1684787198
\u201cFuture King Pluto is confirmed for the @SpiderVerse soundtrack available everywhere June 2nd!! \ud83d\udd77\ufe0f\ud83d\udd78\ufe0f\ud83d\udd25\n@1future\u201d— Metro Boomin (@Metro Boomin) 1684978018
\u201cDon Toliver is confirmed for the @SpiderVerse soundtrack available everywhere June 2nd!! \ud83d\udd77\ufe0f\ud83d\udd78\ufe0f\u2764\ufe0f\u200d\ud83d\udd25\n@DonToliver\u201d— Metro Boomin (@Metro Boomin) 1684970445
\u201cJames Blake is confirmed for the @SpiderVerse soundtrack available everywhere June 2nd!! \ud83d\udd77\ufe0f\ud83d\udd78\ufe0f\ud83d\udd25\n@jamesblake\u201d— Metro Boomin (@Metro Boomin) 1684975592
Also returning to the star-studded cast are Brian Tyree Henry, Luna Lauren Vélez, and Jake Johnson. A third installment of the franchise is currently in development and scheduled to arrive on March 29, 2024.
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\u201c#SpiderManAcrossTheSpiderVerse is THE BEST MOVIE OF THE YEAR! GROUNDBREAKING animation takes you on a wild, darker journey, interweaving countless Spider-Man characters & JAW-DROPPING SURPRISES. I found myself repeatedly saying "Oh My God" in disbelief! #Spiderverse @SpiderVerse\u201d— Shahbaz \u2022 The Movie Podcast (@Shahbaz \u2022 The Movie Podcast) 1684989010
\u201c#SpiderManAcrossTheSpiderVerse is AMAZING and a REVOLUTIONARY achievement in animation. It does the impossible of surpassing the original and delivers one of THE BEST Spider-Man stories EVER. It\u2019s more mature and a WEB-SLINGING WONDER beginning to end.\n\n#SpiderVerse @SpiderVerse\u201d— Daniel Baptista \u2022 The Movie Podcast (@Daniel Baptista \u2022 The Movie Podcast) 1684989134
\u201cafter watching #SpiderManAcrossTheSpiderVerse \u2026..\n\nHoly shit. Holy shit. Holy shit! Didn\u2019t want it to end. No amount of trailer footage prepares you for this. AVOID SPOILERS as much as you can\u201d— Greg Alba (@Greg Alba) 1684989555
\u201cSpider-Man: Into The Spider-Verse raised the bar with its unique animation style & way of storytelling. Minds were blown when it was released & fans thought there was no way it could be topped. Think again. #SpiderManAcrossTheSpiderVerse raises its own bar which seemed impossible\u201d— Tessa Smith - Mama's Geeky (@Tessa Smith - Mama's Geeky) 1684989000
\u201c#SpiderManAcrossTheSpiderVerse is a MUST-SEE movie.\n\nEverything you loved about the first Spider-Verse is here, if not even better in certain aspects of the film.\n\nGreat action, phenomenal animation, cast, there's only so many ways I can say this movie is awesome in one tweet.\u2026\u201d— Rey (@Rey) 1684989166
\u201c#SpiderManAcrossTheSpiderVerse is not only an incredible achievement in story & animation. It's a cultural experience that will make every Puerto Rican teary eyed & filled with pride! I shed tears every time I saw that PR flag pop up on the big screen! #SpiderVerse @SpiderVerse\u201d— Vanessa D. (@Vanessa D.) 1684990845
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