Spider-Man: Far From Home (2019) Movie Review

Synopsis:

High-schooler Peter Parker (Tom Holland) continues his duties as NYC’s hero, Spider-Man. After world-altering events, he takes a vacation abroad. With it comes the weight of expectations left by his former superhero mentor, Tony Stark (Robert Downey Jr.).

Review:

Once again, audiences are re-introduced into the world of their friendly neighborhood hero.

In many ways, Far From Home doesn’t deviate much from Homecoming’s formula. As a whole, this film has a lighthearted tone displayed throughout.

An element where this movie does differ, though, is its visuals. While they’re not a drastic improvement, they do offer more room for creativity.

This is thanks to new cast member Jake Gyllenhaal as Mysterio.

Mysterio is the master of illusion, both in the comics and movie universe. This movie's visual effects help to display these scenes to good effect.

Aside from these sequences, visuals and action are your standard MCU fair. As a whole, they leave a minimal impact.

There are also elements during this film’s plot that have awkward pacing and childish humor.

Although jokes can produce worthwhile laughs, here they act as a substitute for a lack of story.

In this film, it's clear that Tom Holland has stepped into his Spider-Man role with ease.

Jacob Batalon also returns as Peter’s best friend Ned, and the two play off each other well.

Zendaya as MJ also returns in Far From Home. For context, she's somehow developed a romantic connection with Peter.

Also, if MJ and Peter had more interactions in Homecoming, this relationship wouldn’t have felt as contrived.

Despite this, Zendaya and Tom have decent enough chemistry on-screen together.

Marisa Tomei’s Aunt May and Jon Favreau’s Happy Hogan also return yet they get relegated to comedic side roles.

As a whole, their performances are good. Despite above-average performances, these characters feel redundant.

Conclusion:

All in all, Spider-Man: Far From Home can be an entertaining sequel. This is when it focuses on characters such as Mysterio.

Action scenes involving Mysterio have some creative visuals, which are otherwise generic.

Humor can often be degrading and tiresome, with little room for laughs.

Otherwise, the film is a decent recommendation for MCU and Marvel fans.

Sam’s Action Reaction score:

Characters - 6/10

Story - 6/10

Action - 6.5/10

CGI and visual effects - 7/10

Soundtrack - 7/10

Overall score: 6.5 out of 10