※ After appearances in CAPTAIN AMERICA: CIVIL WAR , the two AVENGERS ( INFINITY WAR as well as ENDGAME ) and his own movie, SPIDER-MAN: HOME COMING , here is the young Peter Parker is back in a rather awaited sequel. First of all, even though HOMECOMING was a pretty decent film, it did not generate huge enthusiasm either, although it was superior to movies with Andrew Garfield . Finally, this is the first Marvel movie since AVENGERS ENDGAME that marked the end of a cycle.
This time, Peter Parker goes on a little cultural trip with his class. Exit New York, welcome Europe. Suffice to say that the change of scenery is total because to see him waltzing on the roofs of Venice rather than on the walls of the skyscrapers of Big Apple is something. While they are in Europe, a threat will appear, in the form of a giant water monster. Not having his Spider-man suit on him, Peter is rather limited in trying to fix the situation. This is where a hero arrives, quickly nicknamed Mysterio by the local press. The monster is not alone, the threat seems more important than expected. SHIELD's help is required.
In absolute terms, this new opus Spider-man does not renew much. It does not come out of the usual narrative shackles. Gentiles, threat, the Earth is in danger, bad guys, innocents in the middle, it can not be more classic. Fortunately, the whole holds the road and is coherent, sufficiently well brought. A city is like a clash with a new monster, monsters that are getting stronger. In this hostile environment, Peter faces several important issues. The first is to keep his New York student life, his normal teenage life. In addition, he is in love with MJ and wants to change their relationship during this trip. He must also manage the fact that he is a superhero and that it is his duty to act when possible. Finally, an object is entrusted to him by Nick Fury. This object is of paramount importance and Peter will have to make good use of it because, in the wrong hands, it can do damage. In short, he is caught between several positions and several contradictory roles and not always reconcilable. We will have to make choices. In any case, SPIDER-MAN: FAR FROM HOME is probably the Spider-man movie of the three different sagas that best reflects what's going on in a teen's head.
In addition to the many action scenes, Marvel requires, humor is not left behind. It comes mainly from characters rather than situations. Everyone in his own way is funny. There is first Peter and his classmates. Her buddy Ned, the only one who knows about her hidden identity, has a good dynamic with everyone, be it Peter, MJ or the young Betty. The pair of teachers accompanying the class also produces a comic spring but it is a little less effective because a little too heavy.
It's also very nice to see SHIELD in a "no" Avengers context, Spider-man finally being a relatively new character in the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
Finally, if there is indeed a character who will stir up, and already stirs, discussions, it is Mysterio. Comic book lovers already know who and what it is, but the different trailers are the subject of debate. Nice? Naughty? The film delivers the answer, and if it is rather predictable, it is nonetheless entertaining. Mysterio is far from being the enemy of Spiderman's most interesting comics but Jake Gyllenhaal does him honor by delivering a solid performance. It goes without saying that each member of the cast does an excellent job, Tom Holland , Zendaya (who plays MJ), Jacob Batalon (Ned) and Jon Favreau (Happy) in mind.
If all the technical part is altogether classic and without particular interest, it is necessary to mention the music signed Michael Giacchino who signs the score of a movie Spider-man for the second time after SPIDER-MAN: HOMECOMING . He seems to have a lot of fun in the world of young Peter Parker and hope he gets back to the suites.
As always, stay well until the end of the end credits. The two post-generic scenes are among the best in recent years and contain surprises that will inevitably appeal to fans of the spider-man.
In short, SPIDER-MAN: FAR FROM HOME is a refreshing entertainment that leaves the man in red the beaten track. It goes up a little the level after a SPIDER-MAN: HOME COMING half shade and augurs pretty things in the future. In any case, the following promises to be exciting.
