Spider-Man: Far From Perfect 

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8:34 Why don't people like this teacher? He said the best joke in the damn MCU, when he said his wife faked being snapped, that shit was hilarious.

My absolute favorite scene was the building Illusions scene when mysterio messes with him everywhere that was one of the best spiderman scenes ever Edit: oh my gosh I've never gotten so many likes in my life thanks guys 👍

“I loved the movie, but I also hated it. It’s the weirdest Spider-Man movie I’ve ever watched.” Couldn’t agree more.

It’s so sad how they reduced aunt May to a joke. I mean, whenever he feels sad, he just never thinks about asking HER for help and it’s not realistic? She’s supposed to be someone that matters, that he loves and cares for. Whenever she’s on screen, it’s usually for a joke or comic relief or Peter being somewhat annoyed at her. I was hoping Aunt May to actually be a parental figure. She’s supposed to be his literal motherly figure. They focus so much on how he doesn’t have a father anymore and how Tony was his fatherly figure and that he needed him but... sometimes it seems like he doesn’t have either (motherly or fatherly figure). She’s the only one who’s actually there for him and? It’s almost like she’s not even there.

Jake Gyllenhaal as Mysterio was phenominal casting choice Edit: thx for so many likes guys never gotten so many 👍

The scene where Mysterio messed with Peter with his illusions was absolutely amazing.

This movie felt like two movies in one. The first one is everything before the Mysterio twist reveal. The second movie is everything after. I liked the "second movie" more than the "first" one. The first one is kinda meh. The high school comedy elements are very Disney channel-esque and the action/superhero elements are equally cliche and shallow. But the second half was really damn good and that's where the film really picks up.

SMHC: Leave me alone Mr. Stark SMFFH: I miss Mr Stark

Really satified and happy that J.K. Simmons is back as JJ no better way to recast him

I personally loved it. The CGI and action was A HUGE step up from Homecoming

What I wish we'd gotten: >Aunt May being concerned over her nephew continuously putting his own life in danger instead of being 100% supportive no big deal >maybe some financial struggle but just to add to the relatability >longer moments of introspection and pathos (part of the Spider-Man experience is the angst yo) >"fishbowl head" >a Spidey villain whose motivation isn't tied to Tony Stark What we got instead: >comic relief, comic relief, cOMIC RELIEF, nice, genuine momen-- _COMIC RELIEF_ >implied hot milf Aunt May and Happy action (why tho??) >Ned gets a gf, in case you missed the 20 times that running gag was ran into the ground >Flash getting hit in the dick >a romantic rival straight out of a teen Disney flick >Peter whackily almost killing said romantic rival (c'mon guys, I'm sure you coulda thought of some other way to show he didn't know how to handle the glasses) >Peter used Uncle Ben's suitcase on the trip. At the end, Aunt May casually mentions the suitcase got blown up. And not a further single shit was given that day... At least we got J. K. Simmons, that man's a treasure

Completely agree with the unnecessary jokes. For example, In the beginning of endgame when Tony is all tired and getting mad at Steve, he makes a joke about rocket being a teddy bear and it completely takes you out of the emotion of the scene. I get that marvel has always been more lighthearted but they need to chill out.

Honestly loved Far from home

That shot of Peter with the holographic glove made grin like an idiot

As much as I love MARVEL and all of these live-action feature films... I hate the *FORCED COMEDY 🎭* which is a trademark of all of the MCU films 🙄 !

I enjoyed Far From Home a lot more than Homecoming but still not to the lever of Spider-Man 2

One of my favourite jokes? Peter: "Mr. Starks glasses are my responsibility. He left them to me" Random man: "excuse me, you dropped your glasses. They were just on the floor"

I gave this movie a 0/10 because he didn't say pizza time, so I gave it a bad rating due to lack of pizza.

The 2 best scenes in this movie are 1. The scene where he had to leave the opera, when he clearly finally gets the chance to sit next to his crush. That was soul crushing. 2. The scene where Peter caught Mysterio's hand. And that was right after the heartfelt moment where he talked about how Mysterio broke his trust. I'm amazed Peter didn't just kicked him off the window.

I love how RU-vid is a platform where people can express their feelings

You sir, did not just insult Mr. Harrington aka the best background character of this movie.

I cant believe the mid credit scene wasnt mentioned

When I watch Spider-Man, I see Spider-Man. When I watch Spider-Man 2, I see Spider-Man. When I watch Spider-Man 3, I see Spider-Man. When I watch The Amazing Spider-Man, I see Spider-Man. When I watch The Amazing Spider-Man 2, I see Spider-Man. When I watch Spider-Man Homecoming, I see the MCU. When I watch Spider-Man Far From Home, I see the MCU. I can't explain it, but I just don't like Spider-Man in the MCU. Maybe it's the lack of jokes, maybe it's the lack of consequences. I just don't know.

One of my issues with the film is that Mysterio's reason for being a villain is quite poor. Like, in homecoming the Vulture was more relatable and understandable and made you care about him and his situation a bit. But Mysterio is the villain cause of exposition and jumpcuts about his career with Tony Stark. And then he also happens to be insane or something so that throws all relatability out of the window.

Honestly, I personally thought it was one of the best solo-films of the entire MCU. 8.5/10

*acdc plays* Peter: aw I LOVE Led Zeppelin!

I don't usually do request but I'd like to see you covering the humor in the MCU, especially in the recent movies.

"Far From Home has some of the best sequences from any spider-man film.... if only the rest of the film wasn't so MEH" I COULD NOT agree more. Well said man. Well said.

I loved the first act of the film. Coming from Endgame you need to have it be super light, and that’s what FFH gives you. It’s also super hard to make these villains connected to Peter because he is just a kid, Tony has been the linch pin for the MCU so it makes sense that the villains are tied to him. I think this movie may set up the villains to be tied to Peter

I feel like Jon Watts did a really good job directing this film vs. Homecoming. There are some cool shots and really great sequences.

"YOU ARE JUST A SCARED LITTLE KID IN A SWEAT SUIT"- Mysterio

I honestly loved the first act, it was really sweet to see all the kids just hanging out and having fun.

This is in my top 5 MCU movies. Despite the first act dragging a little I still enjoyed it. The second and third half makes up it for it 10 fold

Mysterio is now one of my favourite villains of the MCU. Jake Gyllenhaal was so fucking good. Despite it's flaws, I loved Far From Home, and I can't wait to see where they go in the next film. Another thing: E.D.I.T.H + Mysterio = Mid-credits scene... ;)

Far From Home was great, but Spider-Verse is still my favorite Spidey film.

4:06 THANK YOU, you literally said it perfectly. Tom Holland’s version could be really good if it wasn’t such a joke. I just can’t get behind it cuz I don’t feel anything for the characters because of how silly it is.

I'm pretty sure the point of Brad is to make Peter more nervous. One of the conflicts of the movie is Peter having to juggle his personal and heroic life and the fact that brad is an ever looming presence that threatens his love interests helps add to the pressure on peter to give up his heroic life and to go back to being a normal kid hopefully with a girlfriend. If Brad wasn't present, he wouldn't be as nervous because without a romantic threat there Peter could take his time with MJ. My point here is that Brad is more of a narrative tool to make Peter prioritize his personal life than an actual conflict in and of itself that makes us viewers worry over if peter will win. He's not a threat to the audience because the audience knows peter will win. But he's a threat to Peter because to Peter, there is a definite high possibility that this handsome masculine rival could win MJ over.

I didn't really have any of those problems. I felt a lot more of the jokes landed than didn't, and that the movies was very easily able to get serious when it needed to. Also yeah, the second and third acts re some of the best the MCU has to offer, especially the SPOILERS*Mysterio fight scene*SPOILERS at the end of the second act

Most of the problems you mention about this film are actually issues I had with Homecoming.

Don’t @ me: Tobey Maguire is the best Spider-Man.

I personally believe that the shift in tone in the second act was shocking, and the sudden change worked for spider-man's charcater.

I loved everytime Mysterio was on screen! Jake Gyllenhaal surpassed my expectations.

I really like how you’re willing to change your mind over time. That takes a lot of guts and honesty as a reviewer

Cant get the post credits off my mind it was so funny seeing jk Simmons come back

Me when Browntable says spoilers from here: I’ll go but I’ll be back

Two days since I saw Far From Home, I am still shaken to my core. That’s absolutely the best Spider-man movie I’ve seen. It just felt so right and kept me going when I go through very tough times myself. I see your points but I think it’s just a lighter take on the character. Peter still struggles a lot, just in the different way, not the one we used to. It’s like Iron Man 3 (another MCU movie I love) Peter struggles with PTSD after events of The Avengers/Endgame movie. Yet Tony is still a loner in Iron Man 3, he thinks that he is the only one who can have an answer. Peter doesn’t get to sunk to Tony’s level because of May, Ned and his ongoing crush in MJ. He is forced to get ahold of himself and take responsibility both for his and Tony’s actions. I think you might have problem with Peter being a passive protagonist in the first half of the movies. Everything just happens TO him, not BECAUSE OF him. He is scared of responsibility but after realizing that he can’t shift Stark’s legacy to Beck and responsibility for Beck to Fury, he is all action. Just like in Homecoming, when Peter actively moved the plot with almost everything he did, after the jail he is back to his usual self in full hero mode. It’s kinda like Spider-Man 2 when stuff just happens to Peter but there is very little actual actions from Peter, just reactions. Holland’s Spider-Man is very proactive and you seem to like him when he is. But first part of the movie was needed to show his doubts in the life he lives and his fear of growing up. But this Spider-Man has miles to go before he becomes true Spider-Man and I am anxious to see more.

I love Mr. Harrington. He reminds me of the old Raimi days where side characters were that goofy

You know how you can tell this isn't an accurate representation of the character? When the villain is guilt tripping Spidey and brings up how he failed to kill Daddy Tony instead of Uncle Ben...you know, the whole FUCKING reason he's a hero

I respect your opinion, I personally loved the film though I agree its not perfect but I'm glad I really liked it and I'm glad you also enjoyed it. :D

Wait, they cut out the Iron Spider vs Gangsters fight??

The second Jameson came on screen I thought of the moment from Spider-Man 2 “I want Spider-Man!!” And when Spider-Man swings through the newspaper. Just a brilliant cameo that brought so much nostalgia

Also "Swinging set" by Michael Giacchino (what plays during the final swing) is one of the best tracks in the MCU

My first Browntable video was his video praising Homecoming...and now I'm about to watch him shit on the sequel. It's like poetry, it rhymes

I don't particularly agree with what you are saying, but I get the point. And remember, kids watching homecoming and far from home are in the exact situation of us watching the Raimi saga

This movie does not struggle to decide what kind of movie it is. It juggles between tones just as Peter Parker juggles all aspects of his life. It's much more nuanced than badly timed humor and thrown in grief stricken scenes.

Really liked Far From Home, but it did have some glaring issues. But those end credits scenes were absolutely wild.

Seeing Mysterious done, and done *well* after all these years was incredible. It’s especially amazing when you realize the mainstream audience doesn’t really recognize him as a main Spidey villain, yet he posed not only the greatest threat of *all* live action Spidey villains but also was right next to Vulture as far as realistic motivations. Personally I loved it.

Better start serving those divorce papers... This was waaaaaay better than Homecoming.

Mysterio: I can make anything I want Thanos: oh I don’t think so Mysterio: LOUDLY CRYING

**wants more stakes** **ignores mid credits scene**

I also personally loved how they handled different genres in one movie. It feels weird but it works (at least for me) and that is what matters the most. The 3rd act was fantastic and the 2nd act was good. As a high school student, I liked the 1st act although it is not as great as the 2nd and 3rd act. My only complain is the lack of any emotional dialogue between Peter and Beck at the end. Anyways enjoy your videos. Keep it up.

Spider-man needs buildings as fish need water. Rating 7/10

I tried to argue most of these points to my mate, just after watching the movie, but he didn't see it at all (and he's seen it 4 times now). It's nice to know someone has summed up my own thoughts better than me, in a video that I can now send to him :D. Other than that, I also love/hated the movie, I need to see it again to double check my thoughts, but nice video.

Peter gets a lot of dilemmas in this movie more than 'Homecoming'. He can't spend time with MJ, he's too inexperienced to be the next Iron-Man, he got a huge task to take down an avenger level of disaster/monsters, and those problems get worse and worse... Ned got a gf easier than him, it seems like Mj is into another guy, Mysterio is more capable than him, Fury gives him so much pressure, and everything gets even worse because he's alone now without Tony who used to take care of him. He makes a decision to choose a normal life and gives Mysterio the Edith glasses, which is his most terrible decision ever. I legit cried when he yelled to Happy, telling him not to calm him down because he messed up. I can't relate more. It's so stresssful and that's what I, a teenager, feel when faced with adult's responsibility. Mysterio's visual effect is badass but Peter's struggle is what makes me love this movie so much!!! Easily one of the best spiderman movie ever 👊

I seriously loved all of the high school rom-com elements. I work with teenagers full-time, and it felt very realistic to this current generation (Gen Z).

Dude, thank you so much for making this. I've been telling my friends and family how the first have of the movie is hard to get invested in because the film gives you little reason to care about what's going on and that all of theme is lost in all of the under developed subplots. But, all I got as a response was ohh what about this part, that was cool or hey I liked when he said that or she did this. So thank you for being honest about what you thought about the movie, it must be especially difficult to do it for an audience who found the movie to be perfect so thanks again good sir!

Peter feels like a passive character the whole movie up until after he “makes his suit” (still hate that his character relies too much on his suits from Stark) During the end he feels like an active character but its too late...

FFH and Infinity War are my favorite MCU movies.

I love Jake Gyllenhaal, he's such a good actor!

To be honest I didn’t really like the scene where he was making a suit cause like it ruins the entire talk that he had with Happy. It’s literally about spiderman being his own hero when he using the tech of the dude that he isn’t suppose to be and hes building a suit exactly like him and that’s why happy smiles because it reminds him of tony stark

The proper title = Spiderman "far from good".

Daddy you didn't talk about the JJJ credits scene and I'm not ok with that.

The only thing I know about Far From Home, is how conflicted my thoughts and feelings are on the film, I definitely need a rewatch

Okay but this video is not far from perfect, it really is perfect for me personally. You put into words EXACTLY how I felt through the film. It’s hard to put into words and you did it as well as I could. When it releases, maybe I’ll edit a cut minus most of the comedy. Ugh the comedy hurt

I've never disagreed with you more than this video. That being said I love you Mauricio keep up the great work

With all due respect I dont agree with the hate that was given to the high school part in the movie and I thought the comedy was good

I thought Ned was underused. In Homecoming, he actually worked as a person Peter could talk to, but in this movie, he doesn’t do anything. At least give him some sort of importance

The first teacher was great. The new one not so much. I realize that no one will see this, but I just saw far from home.

My problem with this movie in a nutshell: It refuses to grow up with our protagonist. This is a movie that demands the world around Peter Parker to grow up and take things more seriously because Peter Parker is doing so, but time and again it doesn’t do it. The characters become simplified versions of Homecoming (Remember that scene where Aunt May is practically having a panic attack because Peter didn’t tell her where he was? This movie sure doesn’t) and the jokes, once charming, now become annoying and distracting. Again, Peter Parker and Mysterio are the parts of the movie that the whole thing should have been, cause they up the stakes both physically and psychologically, but everything around them still refuses to let go of the “teenage charm” of the first film, which knew how to use it to become more engaging. Btw, freakin’ Betty and Ned? Caricatures of themselves for a running gag that goes through all the movie tho it wasn’t really funny the first time. Yeah, those two represent what’s wrong with this movie.

I usually agree with your opinion but in this case I respectfully disagree. I doubt you or anyone else would see this comment but my interpretation (one of many) is that the lack of tone is exactly the tone of the movie. They're teenages. It is a teenage romantic comedy that is a coming of age in terms of Spiderman's resolution. I think the first act is absolutely necessary because we need to see more of Peter Parker as a teenager doing lighthearted teenager things because that is what Peter wants. It is the inherent tension that we see him struggling with. If we took that part out, as the audience we would not understand what he is inherently sacrificing in order to be Spiderman. The fact that he does not talk about his emotions also makes sense. He's a teenager. What kind of a teenager would openly talk about their emotions. This refrain that the movie uses then makes those moments that Peter shares with XX and YY significantly more important because then you can see how much more XX and YY matters to Peter. Even Brad had more of a role. I see him literally as the manifestation of Peter's hesitation, his conflict with him being positioned as Iron Man (using his tech and fumbling it), and the quintessential high school love rival that you would expect in a high school. Yeah you know what's probably going to happen but Brad's role is more to highlight Peter and even MJ to a certain extent. Again just my opinion but I think people are struggling with their interpretations of this movie with their perceive history of Spiderman from ALL media. I think that's fair and a reasonable metric. However I do think you would appreciate this movie a lot more if you focus on this movie as the next chapter to Peter's growth strictly in the MCU.

*insults him because of his opinion* DIVORCE ME DADDY

I’m with you on this one, @Browntable. I felt like the film had an opportunity to say something about Peter Parker and the post-Endgame MCU, and they just completely passed on it in exchange for comedy and action scenes. Some of the best action in the films but... yeah.

Honestly, I didn’t know his spider sense actually wasn’t working until the end when he has to make a conscious decision to turn it on

Man you said some real shit about Peter being tangled into somebody else's mess. What ever happened to Villains being bloodlust for Parkers head?

I would give it a 8.5/10. I liked it slightly better than homecoming and it was the most comic booky movie comic book movie.

Easiest change to the movie would've been, Homecoming take place senior year. Then far from home be a senior trip or a semester abroad.

I love that you include shots of yourself in the end. man it makes my day seeing you! :D

I actually agree with you a lot, I just don't like Spider-man 2 all that well because of the cheese and whatnot. Far From Home is my favorite MCU movie, to an extent, excluding Endgame of course. It's just amazing.

*goes to watch a movie knowing damm well it’s about a teenager in high school going to a high school field trip. Browntable: *complains about it a movie being high-school base

Hi top: complains about homecoming not having consequences Hi top on this movie: complains about the consequences

Why they name it spider-man and not Iron man jr or Iron boy?

I dont know why but this is my favorite marvel movie...maybe because of mysterio...10/10

By this time, I'm already accustomed to different point of view on Spider-man movies... Most of my favorite movie reviewer, including you, has different take on the highschool aspect of the film, Hhaha... Anyway, great video man, though I disagree on many of your point in the video...especially the part where you said most of the jokes don't land...and the highschool part...

Great essay. You pretty much nailed the conflicted feelings I had while watching this movie. There were things I hated (like most of the teen stuff and forced comedy) and things I loved (like everything with Mysterio - The scene in which Spidey uses his "Peter tingle" to defeat Mysterio was one of THE best Spider-Man moments I've ever seen).

The mcu spiderman didn't really made me feel the same way andrew and tobey does. I feel like they rushed it just so they can add him immediately in avengers, I'd say it's pretty bland. Nothing special, it was underwhelming for me.

*Saw nothing wrong with the first act; 2-3 are equally awesome. Perfect summer Spidey blockbuster with the best end credit scenes.*

As someone is high school me and my friends loved the high school shit. I think the biggest problem brown table has with it is that he’s not in high school so the goofy childish humor just didn’t appeal

Your videos are honestly so much better than anyone else

I completely agree. When the first credits started I felt kind of empty, like "oh I guess that's it". The mid credits was shocking but doesn't make up for the failures of the movie. I feel I enjoyed the movie but didn't like it. This is mcu spiderman and that's all I could think while watching the movie.