How No Way Home Honors ALL THREE Spider-Men 

I never thought in many years we would get to see Andrew Garfield and Tobey Maguire again in a new Spider Man movie but here we are

Most people expect an epic "Andrew Spider-Man VS Venom" film, but we all know it'd be a buddy cop movie.

The reason why Andrew and Tobey’s roles in the movie are continuing their character arcs from their movies is because Tobey and Andrew were directing their characters since they knew them the best, which was a great decision

holland's acting in the may death scene was very reminiscent of andrew's acting in gwen's death, and i think it was perfect, it hurt yet you have to love the performance in it

This movie retroactively makes Holland's other movies better as it feels like a natural next step in a larger character arc. Great video man. Once again, you bring positivity to an increasingly toxic fandom. Every Spider-man has something to offer

Seeing Tobey’s Peter as the mature, wise mentor figure to Holland’s Peter was so damn satisfying to me. Also, Alfred Molina just IS Doc Ock, and I’m so happy with the direction they took him!

It's kinda insane, Andrew was hated so much and then writers were like "hold up", and pulled a No Man's Sky with the character. It's really refreshing seeing people like Andrew's version now.

I find this film also deconstructs the whole “No Secret Identity” thing prominent in the MCU. It shows that if you get stuck with a lousy rumor, it can affect your life and ruin your future. And for people that do still treat him as a hero, that fame might overwhelm you. It worked for Tony because he’s happy to show off his great life, but Peter is a lot more socially awkward.

What's crazy to me Is that this film took inspiration from arguably one of the worst Spider-Man stories (One more day)and MADE IT GREAT. Marvel proved me wrong again.

Homecoming: Understanding Responsibility Far from home: understanding Power No way home: becoming spiderman with great Power and great Responsibility

I probably sound a little selfish but I'm really gonna miss Ned and MJ's presence around Peter they all had such a good chemistry and it kinda broke my heart to see their past that they've built wiped away but it's still good on Peter letting them live their lives, never thought of it that way til you brought it up in this video

I'm going to say this a lot: No Way Home is fan service done PROPERLY!!! Everything was balanced perfectly. I wouldn't put it as one of the best MCU movies, but that's okay. As a celebration of Spider-Man on screen, it's perfect.

You can feel the admiration and adoration that No Way Home has for its Spider-Men and all their movies; even when it’s critiquing or pivoting away from the choices of previous films it feels like it’s done with love.

Truth. I watched No Way Home yesterday and it gave me so many feels seeing all the Parker’s stories collide!

This is probably the best review for Spiderman: No Way Home I've ever seen

while I loved Andrew's performance as much as everyone else, I wish McGuire got more love because his performance was great, too especially after rewatching it, Tobey just walks right in from the Raimi-verse like he never left and I loved every second

One of my favourite lines from this film was when Tobey's Peter says (paraphrasing - it was a week or so ago I saw it) "I think I can make a cure [for Green Goblin]. I've had a long time to think about it". The implication there killed me. Osborne is long dead, but Peter has still been asking himself if there was something he could have done to save him. There's no practical use for a cure after Osborne died. To my knowledge, especially after Harry, there's no more Goblin serum in that universe, no one else at risk. So it's just Peter spending years beating himself up about not doing enough to save a man who died trying to kill him.

This movie reminded me just how much I actually love Spider-Man. Now I want to watch every film in order in one sitting.

End of the Movie theory: When Peter sees the Band-Aid above MJ’s eye. He is reminded of the pain he inflicts on her life as a byproduct of his relationship with MJ. Peter asks “does it still hurt?”, MJ responds saying something like “no, not really”. Peter is now given the opportunity to leave her knowing MJ is left with no pain or stigma of knowing Spider-Man. So Peter lets the people he loves live her life.

when i tell you everyone in my theater was SCREAMING when garfield saved zendaya would be an understatement also someone went HOLY SHIT when jamie foxx made the black spiderman/miles morales joke

I wasn't the biggest fan of the Webb films, but No Way Home made me absolutely love Andrew Garfield as Peter. I'm fully on board for an Amazing Spider-Man 3 now. I wouldn't have wanted it before this film.

Are just gonna forget that Ned is able to use magic??? I'd personally love to see more expanded on that

I think I have a few answers to the questions brought on by the final spell - The spell only affects the universe it was cast in (MCU) - Tobey and Andrew were not part of that universe, so they were unaffected by the spell - The multiversal variants were being brought in because the world (MCU) knew Peter was Spider-man (think of it like being attracted to a magnet), so making the world forget Peter entirely cancels out the magnetic pull, undoing the tension on the walls of reality. It also basically overlaps the initial spell, preventing the mulitversal collapse

I just love that the other spideys were there with a purpose for hollands and there respective stories and that it wasnt just to be like ooh look weve got the old spiderman for fan service

One aspect about their interactions that I liked is the feeling when you interact with someone who has gone through similar experiences as you and as a result you feel less like an outsider and among kin.

Seeing Peter not re-introduce himself to MJ and Ned really hit me. The Peter and MJ story that was such a big part of Far From Home is one of, if not the best part of that movie for me, and we've all loved Ned since day 1. They did everything they possibly could to help Peter and the Spider-Men throughout the movie, and basically served as MCU Peter's lifeline, the biggest thing keeping him grounded despite all the craziness. When he's about to say that he loves her before the memory wipe, she interrupts him and tells him to save it until they meet again. MJ wanted to be with him, and she didn't care about the risks that come with that, because she loved him. And his love for her, that he never got to say, is what motivates him to make that last sacrifice, and walk out. Ned was the first one to find out that Peter is Spider-Man, and their friendship is something unique to MCU Peter. Him not re-introducing himself to Ned almost feels like a betrayal, but it's for his own sake. It's all beautifully heartbreaking.

I remember when I saw the No Way Home, when I was done one of my first thoughts was how nice it was to see Andrew Garfield be Spiderman under the direction, writing, and care of people who were just… better than the folks who did the Amazing films. Because I always liked the Amazing films just fine, there was plenty of good there, it was just… mixed. I knew that he could act, so the blame seemed pretty squarely on the writing and directing. And No Way Home just sort of… confirmed it for me. Watching folks react to the whole Tom Holland Trilogy has been wild as someone who views things in a sort of level way. I never minded Peter’s relationship with Tony, because they were never going to be able to capture Spider-Man’s comic relationship with other heroes mostly because it’s just weird. Because in the comics Spiderman to most of the other heroes is baby but also peer because he’s been doing the hero thing just as long. And a bunch of other stuff, it was just never going to be a thing that could happen. So what they did was the smart option and I always enjoyed it and it made sense. He was Peter Parker… who grew up with lots of established heroes. As opposed to a Peter who everything was normal and then Thor showed up, and Fantastic Four, and suddenly he has super powers and all sorts of other heroes are popping up. It’s a different deal, and I always thought it was handled well. So watching folks throw fits about IronBoy was a trip. At least that will disappear going forward, which is nice. It’s also great that through the three movies, we’ve now managed to land at more… classic Peter Parker in a way that doesn’t feel weird and forced. Plus they pretty much did One More Day without pissing people off, which is impressive. And Tom’s Peter being able to pull them together because he actually has done teamwork. Chefs kiss. I really love the movie.

Looking back, I feel like this movie gave me a newfound appreciation for the other movies and characters. The closure it offered for the returning characters, as well as what it did with the newer ones. Also, sidenote, the moment that made me tear up the most was when Peter had the Lego Emperor Palpatine from Homecoming.

The MJ save in No Way Home still makes me tear up. Even the clip has me openly weeping remembering how Andrew Parker looks after he finally makes the save for Tom Parker that he couldn't do for himself.

To bad that either Toby-Verse or Andrew-Verse Harry didn't show up in No Way Home. Would've really loved to see Andrew-Verse Harry interaction with Toby-Verse version of his father.

When Andrew Garfield's Peter has his redemption moment, I teared up. I'm not even a fanboy; I just appreciate powerful drama done well, and this was absolute gold.

The next trilogy gives Peter the ability to continue playing in the MCU but without the Stark tech and advantages that he took advantage of before. It's a best of both worlds situation. With John Watts dedicated to Fantastic Four, I wonder who will direct them?

the amazing spidermans flash was honestly my favourite, he showed the most potential for change and was a recurring character in the film, shown to be a jock, but humbled over the course of the film, even consoling peter when uncle ben died

I have always loved Andrew Garfield, but this movie is making me stan him.

My favorite lines are, Electro: “Y’all gonna sit here and act like I ain’t butt a** naked?” Or, Tobey: “Trying to do better”(to doc ock)

Theory on Electro knowing Peter was Spidey: In TASM2, Harry told Max. Likely off-screen. But Max was so fixated on one-upping Garfield's Spider-Man he didn't care. He just wanted to one up him. Hatting what Max perceived in Peter, knowing who Spider-Man was is just an afterthought to him. It's not impossible to connect. Given the muddled production the film had and may have kept certain things out. But I'm just putting two and two together given how much Harry grew to hate Spider-Man and Peter. Why wouldn't he tell an accomplice?

The fact that they gave Andrew's spiderman a chance to redeem himself by saving MJ almost had me jumping out of my chair at the cinema shouting in celebration. And the performance of Andrew in the couple of seconds after he and MJ lands safely on the ground were so powerful. That scene alone was so rewarding to watch.

This movie was legit a Comicbook movie masterpiece. Up there with Endgame, Logan, X-Men First Class, Deadpool, Dark Knight Rises, and etc.

I still remember both audience reactions when the villains, the really good lawyer, Andrew and Tobey reappeared and when Andrew saved MJ. You can tell that everyone was both hyped and blown away by this film as it promised the impossible and achieved it effortlessly. The sheer fact that it's such a brilliant film basically excuses the downsides (whatever there are, anyway) in it, since they barely affect the story at all. God, I'm so happy I could cry.

I wish people would tweet harder for a spectacular Spider-Man return. Maybe across the spider verse will capitalize on josh keatons Peter. I also want Sony to make a spin off of no way home that follows the aftermath of both Tobey and Andrew’s spider men and has a more grounded story

Andrew Garfield and Willem Dafoe absolutely stole the show, both are such fantastic actors

I LOVE how in NWH, it shows that the three Peter Parkers/Spider-Men work together not only as a team but as brothers. The scene where all three first meet each other was EXTREMELY EMOTIONAL and BEAUTIFUL. It showed a bond the three have despite meeting for the first time. Furthermore, it showed that despite the somewhat different ways that they've each experienced tragedy and trauma, they aren't alone. Hence, they end up working together and bonding.

"if you think too hard about the magic it starts to fall apart a bit but ultimately I don't think that matters it's comic book logic" I don't think I have ever heard such truer words

I'm so glad Andrew Garfield got the validation he deserves. I really do think all the best feel good moments in this film came from him, and it's so great to see.

No Way Home now joins the PS4 Spiderman game as my favorite representations of Peter Parker’s character (and based on some bits I looks like that may have been intentional since the movie seems like it takes some cues from the game.) The heart of Peter Parker is what’s most important in the movie. He could have so much if he was selfish, but instead has to be selfless because that’s just the guy he’s became. And in the end commits the ultimate selfless act, literally depersoning himself, to save everything else. A beautifully made movie that I never expected to be as good as it was. As for the going forward theories, one way I could see things going forward? Daredevil. Daredevil’s power set including being able to read the body signs of a person to know if they’re lying or tellin the truth could mean that he is the only one who learns about the sacrifice that Peter made and believed it because he could tell he was truthful. Incorporating that into a “friendly neighborhood” story about Peter fighting against the darkness that haunts in the neighborhood could be a really good way to go for a movie before the symbiote comes into play.

I love all the inside jokes about the filming process too! Like how he cracks Toby’s back because Toby originally developed back problems from doing too many weird poses in spider-man.

Last thing all say is that I REALLY appreciate that Andrew and Tobey don't overshadow Tom at all, this is his trilogy and having them be like older brothers to him just made me so happy. Ahh so so good.

Oh, hell yeah. Sam Raimi’s Spider-Man was also my first experience with the character before even discovering Marvel at all.

Even though Tobey is my favorite overall Spider-Man I think Andrew Garfield is the best part of this movie for me. He’s just having so much fun and it’s such a joy to watch

11:23 The way that he focuses more on the jump and catching her on him, than the web shows how over the years he analyzed and analyzed how he could’ve saved Gwen. I’m so glad we got some closure for his character and now we get to see him do what he needed to do.

I'm really loving these live action film essays. I guess doing a video on Star Wars would create a civil war in the comments

Andrew was definitely the MVP of this movie and it’s so great for people finally giving him the love he deserves. I hope he does come back again. And also, this was for sure Tom Holland’s best outing as Web Head. He really brought his A game.

I would only be ok with a new Andrew movie if they get the right writers no matter how good of an actor you are (and Andrew is a great actor watch silence it’s my favorite performance of his) it’s not going to work. That’s one of the reason his character was so good in this movie . The writing was near perfect it also help they gave Andrew some creative control with his character

the first time i saw the movie i cried like 4 times, now i've seen it 6 times and the one part that i still cry at every time is andrew's spidey catching mj 😭

0:28 you said it best here. This is a movie that would've been really easy to mess up. As excited as I was, I was also anxious it was gonna be a jumbled, confusing mess that tries to do too much. But the writing was really superb. It honors every Spider-Man, every villain (except maybe Sandman) and it never feels like they're trying too hard. I could've watched the 3 Spidermen banter all day long.

my favorite scene in this movie is when Garfield's Spider-Man said "I always wanted brothers". it went over my head at first but its so subtle, hes the only Spiderman where his parents were in the picture. so it makes the most sense he would be the one who even considers siblings.

Electro technically knows. Gwen shouts “peter” when she arrives and then you see Electro smiling. Electro connects the dots and this is why he’s in this film.

*This film was literally a passing of the torch towards Tom Holland. With the blessings of Tobey and Andrew, he’s now set to carry on the legacy of Spider-Man on the big screen.*

Another thing I noticed is when Tom’s Spider-Man is naming all the villains and separating the cures, he can’t even say Norman’s name because of the immense hatred he has for him.

I’ve heard people say that Tobey Maguire is the better Peter Parker and that Andrew Garfield is the better Spider-Man and I kind of agree with that. I really like how in this film they kind of went with that, if you think about it. Tobey enters without his suit, and Andrew enters suited up, and even says later “I got no time for Peter Parker stuff. . “ They both kind of show that they’ve matured and leaned in other directions, and I love that. I’m not saying Tobey gave up, but maybe he has started to make a name for Peter Parker in his world. I really think this is the best Spider-Man film. They did a really good job with it. Just the fact that they all got to be together is amazing and I think all of the actors were hyped for that. I also would love them to introduce Miles Moralis into the MCU, and I’d LOVE an Amazing Spider-Man 3. They have infinite opportunities and I think they could do really well with that. Also, Andrew has now provided my two favorite scenes in any Marvel movie. I love his talk to the beat up kid (Jorge) in the alleyway about wind-turbines, and I’m super happy he got his redemption and the scene where he caught MJ was absolutely incredible. Andrew Garfield absolutely stole the show in this movie. You were right. I thought I figured it out; why Max was in this movie. I thought he maybe just survived and heard the name Peter Parker while assembling the Sinister Six or something, but I’m not sure how he aged so much. What’s even worse is he said he was brought to this universe while fighting Peter in that end fight of TASM 2. I love electro in this movie, don’t get me wrong, and he absolutely improved it, but I’m not sure how he got in it lol. I might be missing something, and I’d really appreciate if someone commented clearing that up. Anyways, I could talk about this movie for hours, and how excited I was to see Matt Murdock but I’ve already been writing for long enough. I’m excited to see what they do next.

I would love to see Tom Holland as spiderman with Miles Morales, I think it would really work.

I would love to see Andrew return as Spiderman to go up against venom, I grew up on the OG trilogy but I loved Andrews ones even more. The only real gripe I have about no way home is that Peter broke his promise to his friends. Also, he could've easily re-introduced himself to people like Dr. Strange cause he's also a super hero so he would've kept it a secret. Especially since he would've remembered Spiderman, therefore it wouldn't have been too hard for Peter to swing in and be like "sup doc, I'm actually Spiderman"

Theory: with the Uncle Ben reference in the Zombie episode of What If coupled with the speech Peter gave Tony in Civil War, there was a Ben Parker in that universe, but it was May’s grief and reaction to his death that inspired Peter to be a hero. Not his own feeling of guilt that Ben died, but that he hurt Aunt May in doing so.

I almost cried a couple times during this movie, this is definitely one the top movies I've seen.

YES! YES! YES! I absolutely love this film for everything it pulled off!! And I largely agree with this review; although I wish some things were different with the film, I can’t lie that the Spidey fan in me was grinning and felt so euphoric with the ending of the film. It’s bittersweet for this interpretation/version of Spider-Man, but it’s so intriguing to see where they take the story. And perhaps even other versions of Spider-Man. It’s a great time to be a Spider-Man fan!

Andrew Spider-Man was so perfect. I LOVE the fact that after Gwen (who those two have such BEAUTIFUL CHEMISTRY) dies, he becomes so angry and bitter is amazing.

"Also, I just realised you could talk." makes me happy, because I do NOT remember that from ASM.

Ill never get over them being brothers and knowing each brother is so important to each other and God

Seeing the scene in No Way Home where Tom’s Peter meets the other 2 Peters, I immediately thought about that scene in Into the Spider-Verse. But like what this guy is saying, I like how unlike Spider-Verse, we have actually gotten to grow with Tobey and Andrew’s Peters for the past 20 years, making the scene where they help Tom’s Peter MUCH more impactful. In a sense, No Way Home not just honors the past live-action Spider-Man films, but they also honor Into the Spider-Verse this way.

I like how Andrew's and Tom's Peter are emotionally in line with each other, and Tobey has to guide these young boys now.

Best part of Andrew's Peter is when he takes on Peter 3 moniker is hilarious. He throws his arms out like he is irritated about being the left over one makes me smile. To be honest as a middle child I often have that feeling growing up. What can you really say when that is what is left.

In order to truly appreciate No Way Home in the future, where would you watch the Raimi and Webb films in MCU order? Before the MCU films? Chronological release order? Before NWH? Would you watch all MCU films, or just ones important to the plot? Would you include the Venom films?

People can debate about who is the Best Spider-Man, but one thing is certain, Andrew is truly the Amazing Spider-Man.

Dafoe also killed it, I know, he's Dafoe, but I think his performance this time was much better, the green gobling is such a hard character to play! I think he found the exact tone and intensity, while being in a way the exact same character, for which time didnt pass.

The way he tried to talk to them in the end made me cry so hard

Andrew's charisma outside the movie is too great, it's like he's indirectly the biggest sales agent of the Movie.

It’s so weird how No Way Home actively makes the other two mcu Spider-Man films better as we see the storyline fully and know what it’s building up to. It’s basically the opposite effect of the Star Wars sequels or Game of Thrones. Rise of Skywalker ruins any goodwill the other sequels might have built up because we know the last movie is gonna shit the bed, same thing with game of thrones, the ending ruins the first few good seasons since we know where it’s going and know the pay off is gonna be shit.

There's something i wanted to note about no way home, which i think compliments this movie interesting; the whole arc of the movie starts when peter goes to Dr. Strange and convinces him to use a risky spell to make the world forget he is Spiderman. However, Peter starts to get somewhat selfish and pressures Dr. Strange to multiply the spell in order for peter's life to be as perfect as he wanted it. this act of selfishness costs peter, making Strange lose his trust in him and causing the whole chaos that leads to the death of Aunt may and the grief that followed. Only when peter shows full willingness to give up everything in his life, by making everyone forget his mere existance, he manages to do the right thing and save everyone. I think that this scene to start the movie makes Peter not be seen as this perfect, selfless being; he did a mistake, several of them, all of which derives from his desires to do what he wants for himself, but the consequances of these selfishness always reflect back on peter and force him to make the sacrafices he ultimately has to take. Which does remind me of another scene in NWH, where the green goblin awakes in Peter's apartment, and says something along the line of: 'a kid of wants to have it all when the world wants you to choose'. Considering both the goblin's role in the movie and his general personallity as it has been established, i found it quite shocking how well he managed to read Peter's situation and thread of events in this movie.

Apparently the Electro thing happens because in the brief moment he was overload with data, before death, he figured out that Spider-Man is Peter Parker. He doesn't know who Peter Parker is, but he knows it's Spider-Man

Beautiful 2nd video on Spider-Man. He's my favorite too so I'm looking forward to the 90s cartoon video. I loved that series

wait if Andrew saying "I love you guys" Was improvised, does that mean that Holland and Toby replied with "Thanks." At the same time came from that? I love it.

I remember watching No Way Home in the theaters, and when Andrew Garfield and Tobey Maguire came on screen, the whole theater erupted with applause.

You didn't ramble. That was a coherent and comprehensive summary of the arcs and themes in NWH. Bravo!

To be clear, there was an Uncle Ben in the MCU. It's only told in subtext and little details (like the fact that Peter's suitcase has Ben's initials on it), but it seems like he died shortly before the events of Civil War. We just know now that he didn't give the "Great Poeer, Great Responsibility" speech.

I think I’d be down for just about any Spider-Man content from you

I finally got to watch it yesterday and I legitimately cried when Garfield saved MJ. Like, that was such a brilliant way to give closure to his character

I remember that when I was watching this in the cinemas, at the scene that the other two spider man's Take off their mask and reveal the previous actors, everyone started screaming, applauding, and heck, even jumping out of their seats!

Another great Spidey vid. Would love to hear your thoughts on animated Spider-Man properties like Into the Spiderverse, Spectacular Spider-Man, etc.

I'd be down for a video on the 90's series! Loved that show as a kid

Really well said, thank you so much Johnny2Cellos

20:30 I don't think Peter definitively decided to be Spider-Man completely alone without Ned or MJ. He of course did introduce himself, even though it was an introduction as a new person, and he also says "See you around" to MJ when he leaves with his coffee. So my theory is that he wants to become friends with Ned and lovers with MJ again, but from scratch. As in, he will probably allow them all the space they need to live their lives, whilst also trying to rekindle their relationships by slowly and naturally building up their interactions in the coffee shop etc. etc.

Ay, now we can say that Amazing Spidey kind of has a sequel now. And now there's technically a 4th Tobey movie. And the end of a trilogy

It’s great seeing Tobey and Andrew back and ending it on happy terms cause their original endings were sad af.

Dude, you absolutely nailed it and totally get this character who has been so dear to me since childhood. This movie, more than any other really drove home the pure essence of Peter Parker/Spiderman. What a ride

Your commentary + this movie is just perfection. Love hearing you talk about Spidey

I was never sold on the MCU version of Peter(yeah it felt like iron man Jr to me) and these characters but after seeing the character arc completed at the end of no way home I'm sold. This film also to me redeemed Andrew's spiderman after the disaster that was ASM2. I have problems with the story but truly a great film and fan service done correctly.

Tobey was the best Spiderman and always will be 😭 I don't hate other two Spiderman but don't like too, because it is very hard for me to imagine someone playing Spiderman role other than him.

The way the movie opened up with the disembodied voice of JJJ from the post credit scene of FFH was probably the coldest way a movie has ever opened up. It felt ominous and you just realize Peter’s life is about to completely blow up

I like how the ACTORS cant keep secrets, like when Either Tom Holland or Mark Ruffalo spoiled a movie by opening a package sent to them live on some app. And Andrew Garfield trying to lie his way through all the people asking him if hes in No way home

no way home was so good and i really didn’t like tasm but i loved andrew in this… also excited for more daredevil (my favourite character)