I just had to write about this film. My partner and I decided to go and see this film on Christmas as a last minute decision, and it was the best decision to round out this year!
First off, I have to say that I was one of those who was skeptical about this film. When I first saw the animation style in the trailers, I wasn’t sure if I would like it. The slower frame rate sort of got to me. Much like the Dragon Prince… yet everyone was hyped about the film and I didn’t know why. Maybe it was just the “unfinished” feel of it all. I was also still fresh off of the Spider-man homecoming film that came out the year prior, and I LOVED that film.
I wasn’t originally planning to see this film, but a lot of the artists that i follow on Instagram were giving it good reviews, and overall I heard good things about it so my partner and I went together. It also sort of helped that he had just finished the Spider-Man game on the PS4, which also introduced Miles Morales, so we were high on the Spider-Man.
Anyway, the movie… WAS AMAZING.
I left the theater in total awe. I couldn’t figure out where to begin. Everything about this film was just amazing.
The part that I was most skeptical about (the frame rate/style) was the best part! I loved how they intentionally went with the frame rate and they completely OWNed the style. It didn’t feel unfinished in any way, it was a complete package, and clearly a lot of love and care went into it.
I loved that the entire film felt like a moving comic book too.
To be honest, I am growing tired of the Disney Pixar aesthetic, where everything looks smooth and hyper realistic. All of their films are starting to look the same. It was okay when Tangled first came out and it was fresh back then, but now all of their films essentially look the same (of course they are only making sequels). The look and feel of Spider-Man is so fresh, and I felt really pushed the medium of Animation to the fullest. Combining 3D animation with 2D renderings.
The story of the film was great too. I still felt surprise, as well as loved all of the humor in it. I laughed so much during the film (audibly), and had other reactions as well. The film had humor, heart and soul.
Needless to say, this film requires big-screen viewing, and I am already planning to see it a 3rd time in theaters if I can.
Additionally, if this does not win the Oscar for best animated feature film, and Disney takes the spotlight again…I will RIOT… probably alone in my house cause I love it the most. Lol
Do yourself a favor, and see it!
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EDIT: WATCH IT ON NETFLIX HERE
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