How do you describe in words a movie that just caused you a storm of real, genuine emotions? How to describe the wild feeling of nostalgia, the butterflies in your stomach that begin to tickle you from the inside when another familiar iconic character appears on the screen, to the rapturous sighs of the audience when he utters another legendary phrase, in response to which the whole audience bursts into applause? How to describe it all?
'Spider-Man: No Way Home' is an absolutely unique cinematic event that may not be repeated in our lifetime. That was clear even before it was released, and many waited anxiously, excitedly, to see what this movie had in store for us. People have called it the most ambitious comic book movie ever made (at least from Marvel), and I'm willing to raise both hands in agreement!
It's a unique spectacle that can't even be called a movie. It's not a movie. It's more than a movie. It's a meeting. A meeting with old friends on the other side of the screen. And it's hard to believe I'm writing this about a Hollywood blockbuster, but even the action takes a back seat to this parade of childlike emotions that cannot be described in this review. If you're a fan of the Sam Raimi films with Tobey Maguire like I am, or a fan of the Andrew Garfield films, or not a fan but just remember and love them, Marvel gave us the biggest gift they could today, on this day.
For most of the viewing, I couldn't shake the smile off my face. A smile that often turned into laughter and sometimes fell off my face in dramatic moments. And in a room full of people, I could literally feel that others felt the same way I did. I guess I've never been to a screening so much as showered everyone with unforgettable emotions that were expressed in sighs, screams, clapping hands, laughter, and an air of celebration for Spider-Man fans - who now have a movie like no other superhero.
To sum up: watch this movie, with a heart full of love for the old and open to the new, and a spoiler-free head, and you will have an incomparable pleasure. It's a totally unique feeling!
Thanks to Marvel, the producers, the actors returning to their roles, and everyone who made this movie celebration happen!