Quartile rating: 7/10 · 1 rating
Peter Parker and his friends go on a summer trip to Europe. However, they will hardly be able to rest - Peter will have to agree to help Nick Fury uncover the mystery of creatures that cause natural disasters and destruction throughout the continent.
Spider-Man: Far From Home is a solid MCU entry that benefits from good chemistry between Tom Holland and Jake Gyllenhaal, whose Mysterio turn is one of the film's highlights. The illusion sequences show some visual creativity, but the film otherwise follows a familiar MCU formula — reluctant hero, globe-trotting MacGuffin chase, spectacle-heavy climax. The plot is serviceable but predictable once Mysterio's true nature is revealed, and the European backdrop, while fun, is largely cosmetic. Acting is competent across the board with Holland and Gyllenhaal elevating the material. The post-credits scenes are genuinely impactful but the main ending is fairly standard. Novelty is low as it's a by-the-numbers MCU sequel despite some fun illusion set-pieces.