Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse
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Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse

2018
★★★★½

Watched 21 Feb 2019

Wait, so, how many of us are there?

I think this is as good as Spider-Man films get. I think this may be as good as superhero films get full stop. I don't know what it would have had to do to get a 5* rating from me but it may well simply be a limitation of the genre, because this is a pretty incredible film.
The animation is the real winner of course - this is one of the most visually exciting films I've ever seen, blending multiple art styles and integrating fantastic comic touches at whim but without it ever seeming forced. Similarly the music choices are phenomenal, the sound design is top-notch in general (Prowler in particular with his deep electronic bellows is terrifying) and the characterisation is on point.
I don't watch many animated files, but if they were all of this quality I certainly would. A perfect example of making a fun, visceral and kinetic film, bursting with life and colour, but not sacrificing character along the way. This is the golden standard for superheroes going forwards.

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