The first reactions for Sony’s Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse are out, with journalists and critics hailing the sequel as “one step above masterpiece” and “another milestone for animation”.
The highly-anticipated sequel to 2018’s Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse (2018) takes place a year after the events of the first film. While listening to “Sunflower” by Post Malone on his bed, Miles Morales sees Gwen Stacy (Spider-Woman) entering his bedroom through a multiversal portal. She approaches him to join the mission of saving Spider-People from every existing universe from The Spot. He accompanies her and meets numerous Spider-People along the way. He even encounters Miguel O’Hara (Spider-Man 2099), who serves as the leader of their group, Spider-Society. However, things start to fall apart after Miles finds himself at odds with Miguel.
Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse held its world premiere at Regency Village Theater, located in LA, California, on May 30. A handful of film critics and journalists attended the premiere, along with the film’s cast, consisting of Shameik Moore, Hailee Steinfeld, Brian Tyree Henry, Luna Lauren Velez, Jake Johnson, Issa Rae, Daniel Kaluuya, and more. Directors Kemp Powers, Joaquim Dos Santos, and Justin K. Thompson kicked off the premiere.
It’s time to go across the #SpiderVerse! Directors @Powerkeni, @JDS_247, and @shinypinkbottle kick off the world premiere! pic.twitter.com/NHfa3ICEoy
— Spider-Man: Across The Spider-Verse (@SpiderVerse) May 31, 2023
Check out the early reactions to Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse!
Sean O’Connell from CinemaBlend:
OK. #SpiderManAcrossTheSpiderVerse lives one step above Masterpiece. It's an actual work of art. Every frame deserves to be hung in a museum. The jokes and nods to Spidey lore are perfect. It's OUTSTANDING. The best #SpiderMan movie. Might be my favorite movie ever. Cherish it. pic.twitter.com/mQxSnfKF0N
— Sean O'Connell (@Sean_OConnell) May 25, 2023
Tessa Smith from Rotten Tomatoes:
Spider-Man: Into The Spider-Verse raised the bar with its unique animation style & way of storytelling. Minds were blown when it was released & fans thought there was no way it could be topped. Think again. #SpiderManAcrossTheSpiderVerse raises its own bar which seemed impossible pic.twitter.com/F1Tay5Aif6
— Tessa Smith – Mama's Geeky (@MamasGeeky) May 25, 2023
Brian Davids from The Hollywood Reporter:
#SpiderManAcrossTheSpiderVerse is yet another resounding win for the Lord Miller-produced universe. Hailee Steinfeld really comes into her own as Gwen Stacy, and her scenes with Shea Whigham's Captain Stacy are truly special. It's darker and sadder than I expected, but necessary. pic.twitter.com/BekW4nVAyv
— Brian Davids (@PickYourBrian) May 25, 2023
Steven Weintraub from Collider:
Absolutely loved #SpiderManAcrossTheSpiderVerse. Wanted to push pause about a hundred times to study the incredible artistry on display. Cannot recommend this film enough and already looking forward to seeing it again. Next time in @IMAX! pic.twitter.com/R4dQFQwSpH
— Steven Weintraub (@colliderfrosty) May 25, 2023
Drew Taylor from The Wrap:
https://twitter.com/DrewTailored/status/1661595563396304896
Andrew J. Salazar from Discussing Film:
#AcrossTheSpiderVerse is yet another milestone for animation. Yes it's gorgeous & visually mind-blowing, but this sequel surpasses the first for always putting Miles AND his family front and center.
Spider-Gwen also rightfully steps deeper into the spotlight, co-owning the film. pic.twitter.com/maYL97vAeg
— Andrew J. Salazar (@AndrewJ626) May 25, 2023
Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse will hit theatres worldwide on June 2. Stay tuned for more updates.
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