Somehow, they managed to top the first one. And it’s the first time a cliffhanger felt appropriate. I get the feeling they couldn’t tell the story/do the art to the level they wanted to if they kept it to one movie.

Basically, rather than being a cliffhanger to sell a new movie, I think they probably made the decision the story and movie would be better split so they can really do justice to both parts.

I’m ngl, me and my friends were ready to sit there for another hour when the TBC hit. It was so good!

I dont want to downtalk the movie to folks who have not yet seen it. But a thing I really disliked about it, which I’m feeling is becoming a trend to try to build bigger franchises, was that it ends with a cliffhanger without resolving 80% of the plotlines opened up.

It is one of the, if not the best movie of this year so far. But don’t expect to get a complete story.

I actually did my graduation project on the first movie a few years back. It might be my all time favourite movie. To say that this one managed to live up to that expectation is really commendable. I think going for a different tone was a very smart choice and made it feel really fresh. I’m not entirely sure how I feel about the integration of live-action but it wasn’t something that bothers me that much.

Same as you I went in completely blind. They top the first one on everything except the ending. I had no idea it was a two parter and was obviously disappointed with how they end the movie.

The animation style being copied by the Puss in Boots film was actually quite refreshing. puss is actually an ok film in parts, conflict with big bad wolf is great…Horner less so

My 12 year old saw the first one a few years back in class (I wish my teachers were this cool. I only watch countless hours of Mr. Bean) and he absolutely loved it. I never got around to watch it until a few days ago.

The story line was solid and the movie was quite good. I watch a lot of sci-fi, so the whole parallel universe/multiverse concept wasn’t news to me. But the to Marvel crowd, this was something new (I think, correct me if I’m wrong) and seeing this with a bunch of Spider-persons was truly refreshing.

I can’t wait to bring my kids to the Across the Spiderverse next weekend.

This movie was an interesting feeling for me. I loved every second of it, especially the visuals. Miles escaping the spider society was incredible. The fight with Spot at the begging was hilarious.

But I had two pieces of “commentary” on the film.

The first: they positioned Miles as this outside to the spider-verse for wanting to save his dad, but Holland’s Peter (connected by both Glover and Miguel’s mention of earth 199999) also ignored multiverse rules with how he dealt with the villains in No Way Home. All the live action spider men actually participated in that, so why is it a problem for Miles?

The second is the pacing: really wish I had known it was a part 1. The entire movie felt like an intro, not in a bad way, but in a “how the hell are they going to wrap all of this up?!” As the movie was going on. The theater I was in audibly groaned when to be continued popped up on the screen.

Into the Spiderverse was a 10/10. Across the Spiderverse is an 13/10.

I think the main compliment I can give this movie is that I never once checked the time. When “To be continued” hit and I realized the movie was over, I could have sat there and watched another 2+ hours. The incredible animation, likable main characters, entertaining side characters/cameos, and compelling story all combine to make Across the Spider-Verse intensely watchable, and I really can’t wait for the next movie.

It was a 9/10 for me. It was well on its way to a 10/10 (which to me means a movie is perfect, within its genre), based on the stunning visuals, amazing worldbuilding and character chemistry, geniunely good humor, exciting action, and stunning moments; but I ended up liking the first one better, as I feel this one is 10-15 minutes too long, and has some pacing and narrative contruction issues. It’s not a major complain, and I’ve already seen it twice and loved it every time, but it bumped it from “perfect movie” to “excellent movie”, to me.

The tower of spider people pointing at each other was pure gold.

“Hi I’m Spiderman”
“Yeah, we all are”

Simply can’t wait to see this flick. I still contend Into the Spider-Verse is the best Spider-Man movie ever made.

Loved the movie. The animation style was amazing. Loved the chemistry between Miles and Gwen, and … sniff … came out of the movie wishing I had a Gwen of my own. I know she’s a teenager, but why do I feel like they wrote her as just enough of an adult to be attractive? I hesitate to admit it, but I’ve always been a sucker for the whole “puppy love” dynamic. I just think it’s the most amazing feeling and I don’t get enough of it IRL so I have to experience it vicariously through fictional characters. Definitely a weakness of mine.

Okay, I gotta ask. How flashy is it? Is it like the first one? Unfortunately, I had to leave that movie (photosensitivity epilepsy) even though it was amazing. The one trailer I’ve seen makes me think this one also isn’t for me.

I loved the art style of the original movie and this one really takes it to the next level.