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“Spider-Man: Far From Home” forces Peter Parker to grow up

Spider-Man Far From Home
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The latest Marvel film to date is more than a mid-sized follow up to Avengers: Endgame — it establishes Peter Parker as the beating heart of the new MCU.

Chris Ludovici Posted on April 28, 2020April 28, 2020

“Avengers: Endgame” is nothing short of a miracle

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The culmination of Marvel’s 11-year gameplan is a cinematic juggling act whose success is an unlikely achievement.

Andrew Bloom Posted on April 26, 2020April 26, 2020

How “Spider-Man: Homecoming” Updated the Teen Film for the MCU Era

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Alien robots and evil Norse gods may prove a thrill to the multiplex, but here, they’re not much more intimidating than adolescence.

Sean Price Posted on April 21, 2020April 21, 2020

Is “Captain America: Civil War” More Political Thriller or Comic Book?

Captain America: Civil War
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Building off the political intrigue of their first MCU entry, the Russo brothers further blended reality and fantasy in their second smash hit.

Andrea Thompson Posted on April 19, 2020April 19, 2020

Pixar’s “Onward” Is a Heartfelt Coming-of-Mage Story

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Pixar gets back to its tear-jerking roots with an emotionally complex modern fantasy about grief, loss, and brotherhood.

Clint Worthington Posted on February 21, 2020February 21, 2020

Spies in Disguise Review: Secret Agent Spider-Man

Spies in Disguise
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Will Smith & Tom Holland lend their voices to an animated adventure that makes up in charm what it lacks in originality.

Marshall Estes Posted on December 16, 2019December 16, 2019

Spider-Man Far From Home Review: Peter Parker’s European Vacation

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It doesn’t reach the swinging heights of Homecoming, but Jon Watts’ follow-up gets Marvel’s Phase Four off to a charming enough start.

Clint Worthington Posted on June 27, 2019June 27, 2019
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