REVIEW No. 1,000!
"This is so much fun!"
Whereas Avengers Endgame would have ended the MCU's Phase Three on a reflective and sombre note, instead Marvel opted for this Spider-Man sequel, which is a far more optimistic, bright , breezy and fun movie. Again, Tom Holland's infectious glee and energy leaps out of the screen, together with the occasional emotional moment (mostly tied in to Endgame) that he can handle with ease and sincerity. The Europe-hopping story is enjoyable and visually entertaining, and Giacchino's knowing score is terrific in combination with a delightful retro-styled blast of continental pop hits. The rest of the cast also delivers - Jackson, Gyllenhaal, Zendaya, Tomei and Favreau are all excellent value here - and Jon Watts directs with even more zip and flair than in Homecoming. In spite of the new locations, Far From Home still feels comfortably Marvel, and it shows that there is still life in the movie brand yet. With Spider-Man out of the MCU and back to Sony for the foreseeable future, it will be interesting to see if - and how - well - Sony runs with the interesting end-point of this absolutely enjoyable blast of entertainment.
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