20260524-20181214-0-66978538
Critic's Rating: 4.5
Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse Story: Miles Morales encounters a multi-verse of Spider-Men as he learns to harness his own superpowers.

Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse Review: The Spider-Man origin story about a teen who gets bitten by a radioactive spider and suddenly develops powers has been played out in numerous iterations before. Yet, this animated film is anything but typical – Miles Morales belongs to another reality, and as he's grappling with his new powers, he discovers there are multiple universes, each with their own Spider-Men, Spider-Woman, and... a Spider-Pig! It's impressive that a comic-book story this elaborate and outrageous managed to be green-lit, to begin with.

Directors Peter Ramsey, Bob Persichetti and Rodney Rothman make the most of it; they ensure that each Spider-entity is given ample screen-time, while the unique personalities of each superhero shine through brilliant performances by their respective voices. There’s no weak link in the entire cast; all characters are played brilliantly. Miles Morales is infused with a lot of heart by Shameik Moore, while Jake Johnson does a delightfully laid-back take on Peter B. Parker. Hailee Steinfeld brings spunk to Gwen Stacy while Nicolas Cage is especially hilarious as Spider-Man Noir, and Liev Schreiber perfectly captures the Kingpin’s looming presence as Wilson Fisk. The film also uses various styles of animation by taking the whole comic book premise to great heights, especially during the jaw-dropping climax that’s a spectacle to behold, particularly in 3D.

‘Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse’ is a bold attempt to tell one of the most ‘out there’ stories in the comic book world. It’s amazing to see all the components come together and work as well as they do. The tonality is funny, and heart-warming, while the visuals are exquisitely trippy at the same time. Those wondering if superhero fatigue is upon us would do themselves a favour to experience this in their nearest 3D screens and see how fresh the genre can continue to be through inventive and sometimes downright risky story-telling. Meanwhile, comic book fans might as well book second viewings of what’s arguably one of the best Spider-Man films to grace the big screen.
Summary / Analysis

Spoiler alert! Please do not read the following plot summary if you have not seen the film.
Miles Morales is a teenager who admires Spider-Man, and struggles living up to the expectations of his parents. His father, police officer Jefferson Davis, sees Spider-Man as a menace. After school Miles secretly visits his uncle Aaron Davis, who brings Miles to a disused subway station where he can paint graffiti. While there, Miles is bitten by a radioactive spider and develops spider-like abilities.

Searching for the spider, Miles later returns to the station and unintentionally finds a particle accelerator built by Wilson Fisk, who wishes to access parallel universes and find alternative versions of his wife and son who died in a car crash. Spider-Man arrives to disable the accelerator and fights Fisk's enforcers, Green Goblin and Prowler. Spider-Man discovers that Miles has similar abilities, but is gravely wounded by an explosion during the battle which kills Green Goblin. Spider-Man gives Miles a USB drive to disable the accelerator and warns that the machine could destroy the city if turned on again. Miles then watches Fisk kill Spider-Man before fleeing.

While attempting to master his new abilities, Miles inadvertently damages the USB drive. At Spider-Man's grave, Miles meets Peter B. Parker, an older and jaded version of Spider-Man from another dimension. Peter has been brought into Miles's dimension by the accelerator and needs to return home, so he begrudgingly agrees to train Miles in exchange for help stealing data to create a new drive. While breaking into Kingpin's research facility, they are confronted by Fisk's chief scientist Olivia Octavius, who reveals that Peter will eventually deteriorate and die the longer he stays in their dimension. Miles and Peter are then rescued by Gwen Stacy, another dimension-displaced heroine. Gwen leads Peter and Miles to May Parker, who is sheltering Spider-Man Noir, Spider-Ham, and Peni Parker and SP//dr, who also are deteriorating. Miles offers to disable the accelerator to send the other Spider-People home.

The Spider-People attempt to teach Miles how to control his powers, but Miles becomes overwhelmed and retreats to Aaron's home, where he discovers that Aaron is Prowler. Miles returns to May's house, where Peni has completed the drive; however, he is followed by Fisk, Prowler, Octavius, Scorpion and Tombstone, leading to a brawl. Miles flees May's house during the battle but is captured by Prowler, who prepares to kill him. Miles unmasks himself, causing Aaron to realize he has been hunting his own nephew. Aaron decides not to kill Miles, so Fisk shoots and kills Aaron.

As the Spider-People prepare to face Fisk, Peter restrains Miles in the latter's dorm and leaves him behind for his own safety, deciding to sacrifice himself by taking Miles's place in deactivating the accelerator. Jefferson arrives outside Miles's door to tell him about Aaron's death and, assuming Miles does not want to speak to him, apologizes for his mistakes. Finally controlling his powers, Miles joins the other Spider-People and helps them defeat Fisk's enforcers before activating the USB drive and sending all the Spider-People back home. Fisk and Miles fight throughout the accelerator, attracting Jefferson's attention. Jefferson realizes that Spider-Man is not the enemy and encourages him, giving Miles the motivation to defeat Fisk, destroying the accelerator. The authorities arrest Fisk and his enforcers, Jefferson recognizes Spider-Man as a hero and Miles embraces the responsibilities of his new life. Later, Gwen finds a way to contact Miles across dimensions.

In another dimension, Miguel O'Hara's assistant Lyla informs him of the crisis and gives him dimension-hopping technology. He decides to "go back to the beginning", and ends up arguing with that universe's Spider-Man.


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  1. What is the release date of 'Spider-Man: Into The Spider-Verse'?
    Release date of Jake Johnson and Hailee Steinfeld starrer 'Spider-Man: Into The Spider-Verse' is 2018-12-14.
  2. Who are the actors in 'Spider-Man: Into The Spider-Verse'?
    'Spider-Man: Into The Spider-Verse' star cast includes Jake Johnson, Hailee Steinfeld, Liev Schreiber and Mahershala Ali.
  3. Who is the director of 'Spider-Man: Into The Spider-Verse'?
    'Spider-Man: Into The Spider-Verse' is directed by Peter Ramsey,Bob Persichetti.
  4. Who is the producer of 'Spider-Man: Into The Spider-Verse'?
    'Spider-Man: Into The Spider-Verse' is produced by Phil Lord,Chris Miller,Amy Pascal.
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    'Spider-Man: Into The Spider-Verse' belongs to 'Animation,Action,Adventure' genre.
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    'Spider-Man: Into The Spider-Verse' is releasing in English, Tamil, Hindi and Telugu.