Spider-Man: Homecoming

— I’ve seen the earlier Spider-Man films, some good and some not so good. I understand the allure of a high school kid thrust into superhero-dom, but at some point isn’t enough, enough? Evidently not. The good news is that “Spider-Man: Homecoming” may be the latest in a 15-year-old franchise, but it still feels a little fresh thanks to the focus on Spider-Man when he’s 15 years old and dealing with issues of puberty, geekiness, acceptance, and dating while experiencing Avenger-envy. Although it’s another CGI extravaganza, the focus stays on the human side of Peter Parker, leaving a film with plenty of action and a sometimes exasperating but always relatable teen hero.

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[2017. 133 min. Directed by Jon Watts, Starring Tom Holland, Michael Keaton, Robert Downey Jr., Marisa Tomei, Jon Favreau, and Gwyneth Paltrow.]
http://www.rogerebert.com/reviews/spider-man-homecoming-2017