Unless you've been living under a rock, you no doubt know about the trailer for the new Spider-Man movie trailer that has been on Youtube since Jan 15 of this year. I have seen it and while it promises big action... it also leaves a lot of questions. First, if you wish to see the trailer for yourself check it out here. Okay, let's get into it!
1) When is this movie taking place?
One of the first questions to pop up in my mind was - 'when is this supposed to happen'? With another Avengers movie coming out at about the same time, the MCU timeline is... complicated to say the least. Captain Marvel definitely takes place in the past while the next Avengers movie takes place after Infinity War. So.... when is this exactly? It could be before or after since the events of Infinity War are basically... well... not even mentioned. You can't just ignore one of the most infuriating of all the Avengers' story arcs that INCLUDED Spider-Man.... so.... when is this, exactly? We are not given any indication and with Infinity War still on my mind (to the point of almost making me quit Marvel movies altogether) I can't wrap my head around this new adventure without getting some resolution from the previous story arc.
2) The love interest... meh...
First of all, I have nothing against Zendaya at all (I loved her in The Greatest Showman). That being said, I do not care for this MJ... at all. She (and some other side characters) had this horrible attitude in Homecoming and I had hoped they wouldn't keep them around but of course, they do. She was... for lack of a better word... a total pill during the entire movie and added nothing to the plot. Her only purpose, apparently, was to be built up for this movie. She was negative and rude and I do not understand Peter's attraction at all. I know she's not Mary Jane but still....I can only hope they improve her character in this movie.
3) Mysterio?! Ooh...
I love this choice for the villain. This is one of the few Spider-Man villains that I thought would never see the big screen since his costume includes a fishbowl helmet. It sounds like it would look ridiculous but from what I'm seeing, it seems to work and look pretty cool. I look forward to seeing how this villain's story is treated... will he be sympathetic like the Lizard or diabolical like the Green Goblin?? From what little I know (my main exposure to Spidey was in Spider-man: the Animated Series) of this villain, I do expect him to put on a great show. The effects alone look spectacular so I have high hopes.
Well, I think that covers all of my main concerns. Overall, it seems like it will be a decent (if not slightly predictable) movie. I hope you enjoyed this post. Follow me, if you wish, so you don't miss out on future posts. Leave a comment below telling me your thoughts on this latest trailer. I look forward to reading your comments. Have a great weekend and as always, keep on gaming!!
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