Spider-Man: Far From Home swings into action – Blu-ray review
By Marriska Fernandes on October 1, 2019 | 25 Comments
Spider-Man: Far From Home adds a new web of challenges for Peter Parker in this superhero flick.
Avengers: Endgame irrevocably changed the Marvel Cinematic Universe, and Spider-Man: Far From Home is the first feature film to show audiences the aftermath.
The film picks up right after the events of Endgame. The world is mourning the loss of Iron Man a.k.a. Tony Stark (Robert Downey Jr.) — and no one feels the loss more than Peter Parker (Tom Holland). Everyone is expecting Peter to take up the superhero mantle and replace Iron Man. Peter, knowing he is just a 16-year-old, really just needs a break and not the weight of the world on his shoulders.
An upcoming school trip to Europe is just the getaway he’s looking for, one that also involves him asking out his new crush MJ (Zendaya). However, on their first day in Venice, a water creature attacks them. Peter tries his best to save everyone without revealing his identity, but a new hero named Mysterio (Jake Gyllenhaal) swoops in and saves the day.
Later that night, Nick Fury (Samuel L. Jackson) shows up in Peter’s hotel room and whisks him away — officially introducing him to Mysterio, a.k.a. Quentin Beck, a time traveler trying to save his dimension. Nick informs Peter that a new threat known as the Elementals are destroying Earth and he needs to get on board and help them. Peter is torn between this responsibility and just wanting to be a teenager.
Having to carefully weave the storyline in a world post-Endgame while still staying true to the Spider-Man universe is no easy feat, but screenwriters Chris McKenna and Erik Sommers, along with director Jon Watts, craft a masterpiece. Without getting too invested in the intricate details of Endgame, he entangles a web of new challenges for our Spidey, keeping the plot light and fun.
The film stays true to the origins of Spider-Man — a teenager who struggles with being a normal kid while trying to save the world. The impact of losing a mentor is addressed, and this time around, Peter Parker is given more burdens to carry. Tom Holland proves yet again that he is truly well suited to play the superhero. For her part, Zendaya adds zest with her razor-sharp wit, and is a true delight to watch.
I wasn’t sure how Jake Gyllenhaal would fit into the Marvel universe, but he carried his cape in true Gyllenhaal style. He added charm, charisma and a dash of villainism — Mysterio is not an easy character to bring to life, but Gyllenhaal certainly made it work in his favor. Even if you haven’t seen the other Avengers films, you can still watch this one and be entertained. It’s lighthearted, with a lot of action and Spidey wins… err swings you over. ~Marriska Fernandes
The Blu-ray has over an hour of special features. Here’s a look.
New Original Short “Peter’s To-Do List”: A short film showing Peter running a few errands before he can leave on his class trip to Europe.
Now You See Me: A feature on Mysterio and why Jake Gyllenhaal was the best person for the job.
Stealthy Easter Eggs: A fun look at some of the Easter eggs you might have missed in the film.
Teachers’ Travel Tips: Mr. Harrington and Mr. Dell give us a few tips on how to travel the European continent.
Stepping Up: A backstory on how Spider-Man was introduced in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, how Tom Holland made Peter Parker his own, and what’s next for Spider-Man.
Suit Up: A behind-the-scenes look at Peter’s different suits in the movie.
Far, FAR, Far from Home: A look at the exotic filming locations as the cast dish on their experiences.
It Takes Two: The collaboration between director Jon Watts and Tom Holland is discussed.
Fury & Hill: A featurette on Agent Maria Hill and Nick Fury, played by Cobie Smulders and Samuel L. Jackson.
The Ginter-Riva Effect: How former Stark Industries scientist William Ginter-Riva ties into Spider-Man: Far From Home.
Thank You, Mrs. Parker: How Marisa Tomei played Aunt May in both Spider-Man films.
The Brother’s Trust: A look at how Tom Holland and his brothers created their charity, The Brothers Trust.
The Jump Off: The cast and crew talk about the stunts in the film.
Gag Reel & Outakes: It’s always fun to watch the gag reels!
Never-Before-Seen Alternate & Extended Scenes: These don’t add to the narrative, but offer an interesting take for fans.
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My son loves this Tom Holland representation of Spiderman so I would love to have the movie for him.
My son loves Spiderman. Would be nice to add it to his collection. Thanks
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Grew up watching Spider Man cartoons. Was my favourite Superhero!
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My oldest daughter is a huge Marvel fan, especially with Tom Holland as Spider-Man. She’s been asking for months to get this on DVD, ever since she saw the trailer for it. We saw it once in theatres and she asked to go back several times afterwards. She would absolutely love to have this!
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my sister loved this movie and I would like to win this so I can give it to her
I love the MCU. This is the best live action spiderman movie yet. Spiderman has always gotten me through the dark times
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My family and I love all of the Spider-Man movies. My kids would be so excited about this!
My kids love Spider-Man
I’d love to win this for my nephews, who are both Spider-man enthusiasts and experts.
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My boy loves spiderman he wants to be Peter parker for Halloween
Spiderman has always been my favorite super hero. Would love to see it….oh…and maybe I’ll let my sons watch it too….lol
Would love to add this to my collection.
Great gift for my grandson.
Would love to give this to my girlfriend’s children.
Growing up, Spider-Man was always my favourite hero. I even dressed up as him for my first Halloween.
Love to have a copy to add to collection.
My daughter recognizes Spidey so easily. She is only 3.5 and about a year ago started to recognize superheros. I am slowly getting her into movies like Ant-Man and Spiderman…only ones that don’t have really scary scenes lol. If she couldn’t watch it, I for sure would!
My son has just started his son watching the Spider Man movies and reading the comics , they were his favourite growing up . This would be a fantastic gift from me to them!