Spider-Man: No Way Home [Blu-ray]
[{'review_meta': 'Reviewed in the United States on December 19, 2021', 'review_star': 'a-icon a-icon-star a-star-5 review-rating', 'review_body': "(NOTE: I'm not including any spoilers per se. I will be talking about stuff that's already in the trailer. However, if you haven't seen the trailer, I won't deny that this may be one of those films where it may be beneficial if you watched it completely clean.)\n\nWonderful script. Very creative, surprisingly heartfelt and dramatic (this is definitely the darkest of the MCU SM trilogy), while successfully blending in the comedy without taking away from the serious aspects. If you felt the Tom Holland SM strayed too far from the traditional concept of the hero struggling in a world against him, this is more of a return to form. (Though, I understand if you didn't want that and felt the concept overused). The ending hits home, I mean man oh man does it leave an impression. However, it might not be the ending everyone wanted.\n\nRunning at two hours and twenty-eight minutes, the length does raise its head during the last act. However, I can't decide what should've been cut. That's how good all the material is. Also, there are some plot points and character choices that don't make complete sense if you stop to think about them.\n\nExcellent character work. Director Jon Watts and the script does a great job with even minor cast members. (The world feels really populated.) Parker, MJ (Zendaya), and Ned Leeds (Jacob Batalon) are the perfect trio in this. (The latter two are utilized a lot more in this than the last two films.) They work so well off of each other and each brings something to the table. The more knowledgeable Dr. Strange works really with the more inexperienced, younger Peter Parker. (It's also just fun in general seeing the main three dealing with the world of magic.)\n\nThe idea to bring in the Spider-Man villains from the last two SP franchises was a stroke of genius. (We would think this movie would feel repetitive given that Into the Spider-Verse did the multiverse not too long ago, but this feels surprisingly fresh.) First, we finally get to see the Sinister Six brought to screen. (Well, it's five here. Good enough for me; there's already a lot of characters in this, anyway. To be honest, they didn't need Sandman (Thomas Hayden Church) and the Lizard (Rhys Ifans) in this.) Second, we get the privilege of seeing the talented Willem Dafoe, Alfred Molina, and Jamie Foxx act alongside each other. The writers realized the weak points of Foxx's Electro from Amazing Spider-Man 2, who was a fairly cliched nerdy guy who goes bad trope, and managed to strengthen the character's dialogue. The creators of this realized that the majority of SP villains started as good people who had something horrible happen to them, and they use this fact to bring something important to the table.\n\nThe effects look great with the usual MCU budget. Action scenes are really well done. The fact that there are so many villains with so many different powers leads to a lot of impressive moments.\n\nHighly recommended. Definitely the best of the Holland trilogy, one of the best Spider-Man movies in general, and the best MCU movie of the year. This is just one of those films that pull you in and are highly entertaining."}, {'review_meta': 'Reviewed in the United States on December 18, 2021', 'review_star': 'a-icon a-icon-star a-star-5 review-rating', 'review_body': "This is one of the most stellar and striking movies of all time. It is now my personal favorite. So much passion and care went into the screenplay, the characters, the STAKES. This movie will leave you feeling in awe, and I cannot wait to see the future of this series, and of Tom Holland's Spider-Man. Iron Boy Jr. no more."}, {'review_meta': 'Reviewed in the United States on December 18, 2021', 'review_star': 'a-icon a-icon-star a-star-1 review-rating', 'review_body': 'I love the spiderman movies I own all of them. but do to covid 19 I cant go to a movie theator to see it right know which furstrates me alot becouse I have fallowed spiderman since 2002 back when tobey maguire was playing the part but becouse of my immuniuty issues i cant be near anyone for a while it looks like I hope that the blue ray will be relased at least sooner than later so I can add it to my colection of spiderman movies I think the films should be relased on blue ray at least 2 weeks after it has been in theators so we as fans can catch up but I dont understand sony logic in thinking that were out of the pandmic becouse clearly were not and were I am cases are spiking again and its making things difficult for me to go out I hope in the future that sony will reconsider making a app for those of us who have bad immunity and allow us to watch the movies in the saftey of our own homes during these furstrating times'}, {'review_meta': 'Reviewed in the United States on December 19, 2021', 'review_star': 'a-icon a-icon-star a-star-1 review-rating', 'review_body': "Spider-Man: No Way We'll Ever See the End of the Pandemic and Get to Leave Home"}, {'review_meta': 'Reviewed in the United States on December 19, 2021', 'review_star': 'a-icon a-icon-star a-star-1 review-rating', 'review_body': 'Should be ashamed to release this only in theaters when people we love and know are dying from this virus with the helping hand of the irresponsibility of others. Thanks'}, {'review_meta': 'Reviewed in the United States on December 22, 2021', 'review_star': 'a-icon a-icon-star a-star-1 review-rating', 'review_body': 'With the pandemic right now it’s only reasonable to make this movie available for those who can’t leave their home due to health issues. But of course money speaks huh Sony?'}, {'review_meta': 'Reviewed in the United States on March 16, 2022', 'review_star': 'a-icon a-icon-star a-star-5 review-rating', 'review_body': 'I noticed everyone writing a bad review is just being a pansy about no streaming. Like what? Has nothing to do with this movie!?!? It’s not the movies fault they waited until now to put it on Prime video to watch at home. Geez…\n\nAnyways LOVE LOVE LOVE this movie!!! I was super excited ever since I accidentally seen a spoiler on Instagram, they bring the other 2 spider-man back for this movie. BEST IDEA EVER. The 3 of them together was just super charming and also hilarious with all the jokes. I just absolutely loved Andrew Garfield coming back to play Spider-Man. Hope they realize we really need an Amazing Spider-Man 3. Just likes the whole movie, was definitely entertaining like a movie should be :)\n\nConclusion: 100% worth the buy!'}, {'review_meta': 'Reviewed in the United States on March 17, 2022', 'review_star': 'a-icon a-icon-star a-star-5 review-rating', 'review_body': "First off, this movie was fantastic and exceeded my expectations! The story, the reason why other Spider-verses were brought in, the writing, the action: all amazing! The 1-star reviews for this, however, are laughable. People are really complaining that it was first released in theaters shows the sad world we live in. Either wear a mask or get vaccinated if you're still afraid of the over-exaggerated virus. There's NO reason to give a movie a bad review because it wasn't released on streaming the same day as theatrical. People have become so brainwashed that they're still afraid to go outside. Newsflash people, down here in the South people go about their lives like normal; I neither have the vaccine nor do I wear a mask and guess what, I'M FINE!! The only reason I didn't see this in theaters was because I didn't have time, although now I wish I did because this is the type of movie to see on the big screen! Again, fantastic movie that will not disappoint Marvel fans or Spiderman Fans!"}, {'review_meta': 'Reviewed in the United States on January 16, 2022', 'review_star': 'a-icon a-icon-star a-star-5 review-rating', 'review_body': 'The movie was in theaters. If you didn’t want to go to the theater, guess what? You don’t have to. And if CHOOSING not to go to the theater is your biggest issue in life, that sounds like a good life. The movie will be coming out on 4K, blu ray, dvd and digital soon enough, and then you can watch the movie. This is how movies have always worked. I chose not to see Endgame in the theater and waited until it was out on blu ray. I was content with my choice that I made. And when the movie came out I loved it. This movie is phenomenal and doesn’t deserve a bunch of 1 star reviews because some people, again, CHOSE not to see it in theater. If you chose not to go to the theater, then wait to see it and then review the movie for what it is like a normal person. This movie was great, arguably the best Spider-Man and I hope everyone, including the people triggered about this movie being released the way every other movie was, enjoy it. I was really impressed, loved the comedy, the plot, the character development and the message was incredible. Great movie!'}, {'review_meta': 'Reviewed in the United States on April 18, 2022', 'review_star': 'a-icon a-icon-star a-star-5 review-rating', 'review_body': 'One of the best Atmos engineered recordings I’ve heard in a long time. The sound quality on my system was excellent, the dispersion was terrific and it was well mixed meaning that the audio effects are both dynamic and appropriately dispersed over a 9.1 system.\n\nTypically, disks like this that are so well recorded have a junk story line or feel like dinner at the in-laws but not this disk.\n\nNo spoilers here, just an observation that the Marvel folks did dig up almost every bad guy cast member from every other movie over the past few decades and incorporate them into the plot but remarkably, it worked.\n\nCGI effects on my Sony A80J 4K tv were top rate as well. I can usually find some low point in recording quality, video or plot but not in this case - a solid 5 stars.\n\nOverall, this is an excellent 4k Bluray that was enjoyable to listen to and watch. Hope that helps!'}]