“Spider-Man: Brand New Day” Review
I’ve had time to process one of the most impressive entries to a continuing property: “Spider-Man: Brand New Day” where I dare say it’s a farewell and hello to our beloved Peter Parker. Now there will be no spoilers in this review because I’m planning a podcast spoiler review where we can speak freely, but I will say I enjoyed Sadie Sink’s character so much. I can’t dive into anything about her character in fear of spoilers so let’s take satisfaction in the fact that Director Destin Daniel Cretton not only delivers but ushers us into the next era of Spider-Man.
With the return of Tom Holland, Zendaya and Jacob Batalon (our beloved trio) into this entry we see how the lives of the characters we’ve gotten to know have evolved during the four years since Doctor Strange’s spell. Peter (Holland) has really given himself to the Spider-Man persona that it can feel like Peter Parker himself could take a back seat. However, I do believe one of the strongest aspects of this journey is the struggles of changes and acceptances through tragedy. We’re never in control of what occurs, but we can make the best out of the circumstances around us.
With Zendaya and Jacob though we see them both authentically returning and an interweave of emotion shine through. Personally, it’s the best material I’ve seen Zendaya with as Michelle Jones and it makes me more confident in the rumours of her potentially leading an action franchise if it leads to be true. Jacob though delivers the heart and muscle (you’ll understand the reference once you see the film) of this film and lit a lightbulb through my head on how the journey has led up to this moment.
I will say it’s difficult to speak on this film without giving spoilers, but we have some additions to this cast that deliver in this entry. Firstly, Liza Colon Zayas is a warm presence and ground force for Peter (Holland) when he’s in need of a good knock on the head. Jon Bernthal enters seamlessly into the film and the relationship and chemistry between Spider-Man and Punisher really shine through. Now Tramell Tillman is difficult to speak on because of spoilers, but he sure that I have a lot to say on his character and the tangents I’ll be diving into.
Director Destin Daniel Cretton really has delivered a maturing Spider-Man entry that makes Peter (Holland) grow with the audience and we’re ready to see how he grasps the struggles of this world and what his methodology is on handling different factors. We’ve been teased with trailers on some potentially darker undertones in the film and I can confirm that this film does tread darker, but the levity and emotional punch that Spidey delivers shines through with a number of characters.
If I had to find something to nitpick on without spoilers it’d be the Visual Effects. There were certain framing shots when Spider-Man is flying and it felt incomplete. However the cinematography and scenic focus on honouring New York’s beauty is truly mesmerising. Additionally I’ll be doing a disservice to Michael Giacchino by not mentioning his score. He’s elevated the Spider-Man property yet again.
I’ll wrap up here but we have plenty to discuss on box office for this film this opening weekend, spoilers and where the Marvel Cinematic Universe goes from here.
Stay tuned for my spoiler review on the podcast on Friday!
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