Review: Spider-Man: Brand New Day reminds us that superhero movies can be good

Review | “Spider-Man: Brand New Day” should hopefully be the last

This review may contain spoilers Lately, I have been a bit hesitant to watch superhero movies, which is ironic because I love the “Spiderverse” movies and adored the recent “Superman” and “Supergirl,” but there’s something about the forced quirkyness and quips of Marvel movies that turn me off to the dominant part of the genre. So, since I have been giving superhero movies a chance, I decided, why not the new Spider-Man? “Spider-Man: Brand New D…

Review: Spider-Man: Brand New Day reminds us that superhero movies can be good

Over the past few years, it has become a rather rare treat when I end up genuinely, unequivocally enjoying the latest superhero film. Mostly I find them to be middling entertainment, sometimes a bit dull—and for The Eternals, nearly unwatchable—with the notable exception of 2024's Deadpool & Wolverine and last year's Thunderbolts*. Add Spider-Man: Brand New Day to that list of exceptions. Tom Holland's latest outing as the titular web-slinger re…