
Spider-Man: Homecoming
dir. Jon Watts
73
8 sourcesSynopsis
Following the events of Captain America: Civil War, Peter Parker, with the help of his mentor Tony Stark, tries to balance his life as an ordinary high school student in Queens, New York City, with fighting crime as his superhero alter ego Spider-Man as a new threat, the Vulture, emerges.
Critics consensus
Spider-Man: Homecoming does whatever a second reboot can, delivering a colorful, fun adventure that fits snugly in the sprawling MCU without getting bogged down in franchise-building.
What resonated with audiences
'Spider-Man: Homecoming' is lauded for Tom Holland's engaging portrayal of Peter Parker, Michael Keaton's Vulture, and its blend of humor and drama. The film's unique approach to Spider-Man's story, focusing on high school life, is appreciated. However, criticisms include reliance on the MCU framework, inconsistent abilities, and less impactful humor and action. Pacing, product placement, and female character handling also draw complaints.

Directed byJon Watts
StarringTom Holland, Michael Keaton, Robert Downey Jr., Marisa Tomei, Jon Favreau, Gwyneth Paltrow
Written byChris McKenna, Erik Sommers, Jonathan Goldstein
CinematographySalvatore Totino
EditingDebbie Berman
MusicMichael Giacchino
Spider-Man: Homecoming
2017 · PG-13 · 2h 13m
Action, Adventure, Science Fiction
Following the events of Captain America: Civil War, Peter Parker, with the help of his mentor Tony Stark, tries to balance his life as an ordinary high school student in Queens, New York City, with fighting crime as his superhero alter ego Spider-Man as a new threat, the Vulture, emerges.
Our Verdict
73
'Spider-Man: Homecoming' is lauded for Tom Holland's engaging portrayal of Peter Parker, Michael Keaton's Vulture, and its blend of humor and drama. The film's unique approach to Spider-Man's story, focusing on high school life, is appreciated. However, criticisms include reliance on the MCU framework, inconsistent abilities, and less impactful humor and action. Pacing, product placement, and female character handling also draw complaints.
Critics Consensus
Spider-Man: Homecoming does whatever a second reboot can, delivering a colorful, fun adventure that fits snugly in the sprawling MCU without getting bogged down in franchise-building.
