Spider-Man: Brand New Day could well be the best Spider-Man movie to date, or so the warm reception it has had among critics seems to suggest. Because first impressions are starting to emerge on social media and they can only be described as absolutely spectacular.
A movie poised to sweep
Erik Davis, of Fandango, says on X, the social network formerly known as Twitter, that “it feels deeper, more thoughtful and more mature than the previous trilogy”, and that “that maturity extends beyond the story into the action, with Cretton designing some of my favorite Spider-Man fight sequences of the Holland era”. Journalist and television host Brandon Pope said that “‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’ may be the most Marvel Marvel movie ever to marvel. Destin Daniel Cretton pays tribute to Spider-Man’s most beloved media —especially Raimi’s— to create something moving and exciting. Hulk and Punisher deliver”.
There is also praise for the work of its actors. Film critic Peter Howell states that “Tom Holland finally nails Spidey/Peter Parker’s sarcasm, angst and romantic entanglements just as Stan Lee originally conceived the character”. Kevin Verma of Nexus Point adds that “Tom Holland has never been better and the Spidey and Punisher pairing is pure gold. Destin Daniel Cretton outdoes himself, but the script is the real superhero: thrilling, moving, and with impeccable character development”.
With impressions this positive, it feels like we could be looking at one of the best Spider-Man movies to date. And we won’t have to wait long to find out. After all, Spider-Man: Brand New Day will be released next July 31. That’s when we’ll find out whether all this superlative praise is justified or whether, quite simply, they’ve got caught up in the excitement of seeing our friendly neighborhood Spider-Man once again.