After a three-week hiatus, Player.One’s superhero podcast is back for its fifth episode to review Spider-Man: Homecoming. Reporters Autumn Kelly and Phillip Martinez break down the film’s best and worst moments and discuss whether or not Tom Holland’s performance deserves the praise for what many fans are calling the best Spider-Man movie ever.
First on the agenda is deciding whether or not the cell phone footage from the Civil War fight scene was necessary. Phil isn’t convinced: he thought it felt out of place and thinks since Spidey kicked ass at the Avengers battle, he shouldn’t have had a hard time taking down the Vulture. Phil also argues there was a little bit too much Iron Man in Homecoming , especially the scene where Tony Stark saves Peter after the Vulture drops him in the East River. “No, he did not need Iron Man,” Phil says, “He could have saved himself. He’s just handicapping him.”
However, both Autumn and Phil agree that starting with the Vulture’s story was a fresh and never-before-seen way to kick things off. As far as Tom Holland’s performance, Phil thinks he was too whiney, but also points out since it was strictly a teen comedy, that’s to be expected. After all, he is a little kid.
Phil and Autumn also discuss the creative team’s decision not to include spider sense, and Phil is pissed, because that’s the only innate ability that makes Spider-Man unique. “He keeps getting hit from behind, and I’m like where the fuck is his spider sense. I hope he gets it because I want to see it.” However, Autumn is convinced he’ll eventually learn spider sense because he’s only had his powers for less than a year.
Autumn brings up the dynamic between Peter and the school bully, Flash Thompson. She likes how it was handled, and how Peter just ignored the offhanded comments instead of engaging back with the bully or using his powers. As for the rest of the supporting cast, Phil thought there could have been a better dynamic between Peter and Liz. But they both agree Ned was amazing and Donald Glover’s line was the funniest part of the movie.
The big twist with The Vulture impressed both Autumn and Phil and they agree it was the best acted scene in the movie. They wrap of the the podcast by breaking down the film’s easter eggs, including the Scorpion and Miles Morales and MJ, and predicting how Spider-Man will fit into the future of the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
Make sure to check back next Sunday for our special episode on the last day of San Diego Comic Con. We’ll fill you in on the most exciting developments in the world of film, TV and comics.
