
The decision to let him act without his Goblin helmet makes the character even more intimidating than his previous iteration in the 2002 “Spider-Man” and the 2004 “Spider-Man 2.” Reprising his infamous role as the Green Goblin, none of his enthusiasm was lost over the years. As usual, Dafoe is on another level in this movie. Thanks to multiverse madness unleashed by Doctor Strange (Benedict Cumberbatch), the stakes in this movie are higher and the villains are as menacing as they have ever been - especially the Green Goblin (Willem Dafoe). Holland as Spider-Man delivers his best performance yet as the character, making for an emotional roller coaster and one of the best theater experiences in recent years. Everything comes naturally to the cast, and viewers get standout performances from multiple actors. That sequence sets the standard for camerawork throughout the rest of the movie.ĭespite having outstanding writing, plot developments and direction, the acting is what really stands out about this movie and is second to none. For example, when Peter’s life is beginning to fall apart after his identity is revealed, the film offers an incredible sequence as he makes his way home through New York to his apartment.

The camerawork is much improved as well, leaving audiences with stunning long takes and beautiful shots throughout the whole movie.

The direction in this movie is the best it’s been in the entire trilogy. Although the pacing is rushed initially, there is plenty of time during its 148-minute run time to sit back and take everything. This movie wastes no time jumping into things, picking up directly where its predecessor, “Spider-Man: Far From Home,” left off. The movie is remarkable and will be remembered as Marvel’s most ambitious project, bridging the gap between universes while pushing the boundaries of what Marvel movies can offer. “Spider-Man: No Way Home” is arguably the definitive live-action Spider-Man film, along with one of the best Marvel movies ever made, and its $260 million domestic box office opening can back that up. The latest installment in Marvel’s Spider-Man trilogy, “Spider-Man: No Way Home” cements Tom Holland’s Spider-Man as one of the greatest, if not the best, renditions of the character seen on the big screen. MJ (Zendaya) and Spider-Man (Tom Holland) jump off a bridge in “Spider-Man: No Way Home.” Credit: Courtesy of Matt Kennedy/Sony Pictures/TNS
