His image released by Sony Pictures Animation shows Miles Morales as Spider-Man, voiced by Shameik Moore, left, and and Spider-Gwen, voiced by Hailee Steinfeld, in a scene from Columbia Pictures and Sony Pictures Animation’s “Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse.” (Sony Pictures Animation via AP)
“Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse” is a highly anticipated sequel that manages to dazzle as much as its predecessor, “Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse.” The film continues to expand the Spider-verse in thrilling ways, pushing the boundaries of animation and storytelling. The visuals are a giddy splendor, with colors dripping, inverting, and splattering in a shimmering pop-art swirl. The multiverse blender is turned up a notch, with worlds colliding and multiple versions of Spider-Men and Spider-Women tumbling forth.
Despite the frenetic pace and the sheer muchness of what’s happening on screen, the film remains remarkably grounded as a coming-of-age tale. It explores the struggles of Miles Morales and Gwen Stacy as they navigate their extraordinary abilities while dealing with parental relationships and the pressures of growing up. The film deftly detonates conventions and assembles the leftover shards to create something sweet and simple.
The directing team has changed for this sequel, but the new team takes the reins seamlessly. The film captures the electrifyingly downside-up nature of the Spider-Verse, presenting chaotic and jumbled scenes that play with the notions of uniqueness and exceptionalism. It emphasizes that while Miles and Gwen may feel special, they are not alone in their talents and struggles.
The film introduces a multitude of Spider-Men from parallel worlds, each with its own distinct style and narrative. As the portals open and worlds collide, the film faces off against formula and explores the concept of Canon that must be obeyed. The danger of crisscrossing dimensions is that reality loses meaning, but the film manages to stay true to its core emotions and the relationships that drive the multiverse convulsions.
“Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse” is an exhilarating cinematic experience that leaves audiences eagerly awaiting the next installment. It combines breathtaking animation, compelling storytelling, and a belief in the multitudes within each person.
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