Luckily, we live in an era where there seems to be a new superhero movie out every few months. While some may say it's starting to be a little overdone, I don't think I could ever get enough of seeing heroes like Iron Man, Captain America, Hulk, and the rest of the Marvel Cinematic Universe on the big screen (and yes, I am Team Marvel - sorry DC). Much to my delight, the latest Marvel movie focuses on a brand new Spider-man that has stood out from the rest. Here are just a few reasons why "Spider-man: Homecoming" is a must-see for Marvel fans everywhere - all without spoilers!
1. Tom Holland...enough said![]()
Having an actor as young, entertaining and lovable as Tom play Spider-man was like a breath of fresh air. Don't get me wrong - Tobey Maguire will always be the original Spider-man, but there's something about Tom's interpretation of Peter Parker that makes audiences fall in love immediately. The 21 year old British actor is still pretty new to Hollywood, but after this movie - and the next six he has already signed onto play Spider-man in - he's quickly on his way to becoming one of the movie industry's biggest stars.
2. Jokes that are actually funny![]()
There was multiple times during the movie that I found myself laughing so hard I almost came to tears. The jokes were perfectly timed and the actors' delivery was always perfect. It can be hard to make a superhero movie that has the right balance of action, humor, and plot development, but "Spider-man: Homecoming" does it all flawlessly. Try not to laugh once while watching this movie - I dare you.
3. A storyline that has audiences on the edge of their seats
4. An ensemble cast that makes the film amazing
Some of the bigger names in this movie include Michael Keaton, Robert Downey Jr. and Jon Favreau, who play each of their parts spectacularly. Jon Favreau has been the executive producer on all three Iron Man movies and some Avengers films, so seeing him reprise his role as Happy Hogan was nice for fans who have been following Marvel films for years. Not to mention the teenage cast, which includes fan favorites like Zendaya and newcomer Jacob Batalon, did a phenominal job in playing Holland's classmates. The movie would not have been anywhere near as good without a cast with such great chemistry.5. Breathtaking action/special effects![]()
It's not a superhero film without a villain, explosions, fire, and a whole lot of special effects. Hollywood has come a long way between the first Spider-man film to now, and the CGI in "Spider-man: Homecoming" is truly second to none. Marvel knows how to deliver when it comes to using effects for their movies, and this movie is no different.
"Spider-man: Homecoming" truly takes all of the elements a great superhero movie needs and has encompassed it into one great, entertaining, hilarious, heart-stopping film. Tom Holland and the rest of the supporting cast portray their characters flawlessly and will certainly do so again when they reprise their roles in the future. For now, head over to the nearest theater and check out "Spider-man: Homecoming" so you can add the friendly, neighborhood Spider-man to your list of favorite superheroes!


























