Get ready to swing into action with Spider-Man: Across The Spider-Verse! This visually stunning and philosophical film takes you on a roller-coaster ride through alternate realities and timelines, introducing you to hundreds of Spider-people. With a stacked voice cast including Shameik Moore, Hailee Steinfeld, Daniel Kaluuya, Issa Rea, Oscar Issac, Jake Johnson, Brian Tyree Henry, Jason Schwartzman, Karan Soni, Luna Lauren Velez, Shea Whigham, and Andy Samberg, this movie is nothing short of a woven tapestry of comic book realness.
The film starts with a bit of backstory on Gwen Stacy, aka Spider-Gwen, and Miles Morales, aka Spider-Man, as they both struggle to connect with others and deal with their own personal issues. But when they meet under semi-tragic circumstances, they team up with other Spider-folks from different universes to monitor multiverse anomalies and take on the Earth-1610 villain called Spot.
What sets this film apart from other superhero movies is its sheer commitment to authenticity. From the comic panel-like transitions to the dynamic action sequences, the movie exudes an organic love for its source material. The watercolor animation is a lustrous blend that swirls together to create something bold, enchanting, and innovative.
Amid the multi-verses and Spider showdowns, Across The Spider-Verse explores the concept of being the master of one’s fate. Morales embodies this principle as he grapples with destiny and everyone else’s expectations of him, which is a relatable journey that resonates beyond the screen.
For all its artistic triumphs, the plot can sometimes feel overly complex. But the film’s ambition is a testament to its writers’ ability to formulate a comics adaptation. This latest addition to the Spider-Verse canon reminds us why we love superhero narratives — not just for the action but their humanity.
Don’t miss out on this unforgettable journey! Spider-Man: Across The Spider-Verse swings into theaters on June 1, 2023, and is distributed by Sony Pictures Entertainment. Directed by Kemp Powers, Justin K. Thompson, and Joaquim Dos Santos, and written by Phil Lord, Christopher Miller, and Dave Callaham, this film is rated PG and has a running time of 136 minutes.
