Spider-Man: Miles Morales is (Also) a Perfect SPIDER-MAN Movie 

Keep on swinging, and keep putting on that mask. Much love to you all.

There's a subtle bit of story telling going on if you have subs on throughout the game. For the first third of the game, whenever Miles speaks his subtitles say "Miles". But after he's made his own suit, his subtitles read "Spider-Man" from there on out.

I love how the ending of the game is (in its own way) a reference to Spider-Man 2 where the mask is off and people see who is behind the mask and they still protect him

"Remember what makes you different, is what makes you Spider-man!" Peter B. Parker

Miles' character arc truly ended when he started drinking that coffee while inverted spidey-style.

My favorite thing about the “Because I’m Spider-Man” line at the end is that throughout the game when people ask Miles why he keeps fighting his response is always “Because I made a promise.” That promise is the promise he made to Peter in the beginning of the game. He will protect the city until Peter gets back and then the weight is off of his shoulders. When Ganke says “you always mean the other Spider-Man and never yourself” it is true. Miles keeps fighting because no one else is in New York to uphold the promise he made to Peter. However, throughout the game Miles develops as his own hero until he eventually calls himself Spider-Man. At this point Miles finally understands the famous phrase “With Great Power Comes Great Responsibility.” I probably stumbled my words a bit but I think I got my point across.

That “I’m sorry” , “It’s okay.” Broke my heart.

Dude the way you are able to put your passion into every word... I don’t even have the words to describe how much I love and need your videos. That last part was unbelievably beautiful

But does this game have all of the *exaggerated swagger of a black teen*

Pete told us anyone could wear the mask. Miles showed us he was right.

My grandparents passed away this year and I just felt overwhelmed by life until I played this game. I screamed "Come on! Don't give up" at the last part and then realized I was screaming to myself, cause I'm still here and I just can't give up. Everyone out there that is feeling the same: Don't give up. Everything will get better eventually. You can do it. Muchas gracias por tu video, Alex. Va a escampar.

This game brought a tear to my eye with the line "Hes our spiderman"

I wish Mile’s mom found out about his identity a little earlier so we could maybe play with the idea that she hates he’s Spider-Man cause she’s scared he’ll die like his father. Then by the end of the game, she tells him to go be spider-man, warming up to the idea. It felt like she was just pretty eh about it.

Honestly, Insomniac should be incharge of everything Spider-man.

Seeing Spider-Man speak sign language is one of the most awesome things I have ever seen in my life. It's moments like these which make you realize how detached most superheroes still are from the average human being.

When Phin asked why do you keep fighting miles should have said “because that’s what heroes do.”

“Why do you keep fighting?” “Because... BLACK. TEEN. SWAGGER!”

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It's Also Perfect because it makes you feel like *an exaggerated swagger of a black teen..*

This is the reason why Daredevil said about Spiderman: "He is the best of us..."

Spider-Man is the one hero we deep down don't want to be. He suffers and suffers again and again but we are all Spider-Man. So we embrace it.

Seeing Alex talk about Spider-Man with as much passion as I've always felt for Spider-Man just fills me with a sense of joy. I love Spider-Man. He's been my favorite character since I was a kid. More than Superman. More than Batman. More than any other hero. Spider-Man is the hero I can and have always felt the most connected to. To see after all these years, my favorite hero getting the good video game and story telling justice he deserves, fills my kid heart with so much joy and just reignites my passion for the character. God I love these games and I just love insomniac for giving the care and passion they put into all these games... P.S. I AM SO HYPED FOR SPIDER-MAN 2! That cutscene, like WOOO! GIMME MORE OF THAT!

I love how in the game you can see miles when swinging he sort of messes up, but also does it in his own style.

Now all the MCU has to do is hire the Insomniac writers. Clearly they have a greater understanding of the character.

One of my only gripes with the game is that I feel as if instead of miles answering fin’s question of why he keeps doing this and his answer is because he’s Spider-Man, he should’ve said because I’m just a guy who won’t give up

The only gripe I have with this game: It's not on every platform for everyone to experience.

Insomniac's Miles Morales is a better written character than MCU Spider-man. I said what I said.

"Why do you keep fighting?" "Because... I'm... Spider-Man!" So powerful... so endearing...

When I’m at my lowest and saddest I find myself getting back into Spider-Man most because of how he always gets back up.

A hero is just somebody who doesn't give up, remember that

Congratulations to Miles for having TWO movies and his OWN game!

5:42 bruh miles looks like Elvis Presley here lmao

The part where Miles is charging the core thingy and Phin sees her brother as a flashback is just on point

He's Harlems Hero? Luke Cage should get a one on one for the title Lmaooooo

Spider man is the best marvel hero, he the everyday hero who helps others. Miles is a prime example of that.

I feel like SONY forced Imsoniac games to remaster Peter's face to resemble Tom Holland. The old design was perfect why just why?

I love how he still used the old peter face

I love how all their lives Miles and Phin have had this friendly rivalry on who outshines the other and even now after they reunite they still fight over their goals.

This review was just filled of exaggerated swagger of a black teen

"play the game before watching if you dont want spoilers" welp. guess ill see you in 6 months

THAT'S MY BOY.

The thing you said about Heroes saving people is what I believe separates the MCU from the DC counterpart: In most DC movies we don't see the heroes actually saving people (Wonder Woman being the exception), while in Marvel Movies that's their main focus. Take notice how in each and every one of them the heroes go out of their way to save people even during tense fights, how they try their best not to drag innocents in their battles. That's what a hero is supposed to be: Not someone who beats criminals, not someone who hates injustice, but men and women who try to help others. One of the greatest Batman moments of all time wasn't him beating a villain, but him comforting Ace, a little girl who was about to die, staying with her until the end so she doesn't have to be alone. The sheer power of seeing him carrying her body afterwards broke me as a child, because up to that point Batman was just a cool guy who fights bad guys, but afterwards he was something greater to little old me, he was the Batman. And that's why I despise people like Snyder for not getting Bruce, for not understanding such an amazing and enduring character, for changing him in such a way that he turns into a mockery of his real self. These moments, of pure heroism, where the characters do simple acts of kindness are the most powerful. That's why we weep when we discover Peter visited a young boy who would soon die from cancer, when Superman sits down with a suicidal girl and talks with her and when Wolverine acts like a father to his younger X-Men, these are the moments I live for when reading comics.

The way he leaps off of rooftops and turns to face the camera before falling into a head first dive is just full of the exaggerated swagger of a black teen, it gives me goosebumps every time he does it

Its honestly one of my favorite spider-man stories ever.

"I grin like a goddamn goose" Love it he says that

Alex, the way you look at film and art in general, I feel like most content creators don't get into. What I mean is that, you look at art how it's meant to be looked at. This game isn't supposed to tell an extravagant story that we've never heard or seen before, it's supposed to improve on the prior's experience and still feel just as grounded. So thank you Alex, for truly looking at art how it's meant to be looked at. Literally, every video you post, every take you make I agree or agree to the most part. I dunno, I guess many people feel this way when they watch, but I truly you should have more support than you actually do. I truly appreciate the amount of effort you put in these videos. On top of that, you shoot short films, which is just mind-boggling. Not only do you do that you also try to watch as many movies as you can to try to be as grounded as possible on your takes. Cause as we know art is subjective, not everyone has to agree with you POV. But somehow I agree with everything you post or for the most part, so Alex please continue grinding and hopefully one day you might achieve your dreams of becoming a director.

"A good art makes you feels something" That's right. That's how I feel whenever I see Alex's video, the way he tells stories in his video essays are amazing, make me keep wanting for more.

Insomniac has done it again folks! This game is a narrative spectacular, with next-generation videogame features that allow you to truly live your life not just as Spiderman but as Miles Morales, arguably one the greatest Spidermen out of the infinite Spider-verse verse of Spidey's. I love Miles so much because I truly connect with his character and his passion for aiding his community, and what it must feel like to live up to your own name, as well as living in the shadow of a legend. I know that may seem preachy/cringy and you may not believe me but as an African, 18-year-old who was born from two heritages, I genuinely feel like there's a part of me that admires and feels like Miles sometimes ( and you may not believe me or judge me for what I've said, and that's fine, your rightfully entitled to say your own opinion about me). Spider-verse is one of my favourite superhero films of all time and love that people are acknowledging Miles as a true Spiderman in both the film and this game as well. Insomniac truly knows what it means to write Spiderman as much as Rocksteady and Telltale know how to write Batman, and they have a deeper understanding of the character and all Spider-man than even the film could perceive. Overall I love this game, I love the previous game, and I love Miles Morales. My favourite Spiderman quote about Miles is when Peter said to Miles: Peter: "Don't do it like me, Miles... Do it like you!"

8:42 Wait hold on is that a reference to my recreation thumbnail lmfao.

The fact you used the old model of Peter from PS4 for this video, you have my full respect

Me whenever hitop uploads a spidey vid: “oh boy, yeah”

when we needed him, the chad himself returned

"Good art makes you feel something" I felt all the same emotions I had from playing the game watching this as your breakdowns are it's own form of art. You have a gift at putting these emotions into words man. I cant stop watching your videos. Keep it up. Excellent content and great writing.

HiTop: The master of thumbnails

Hopefully Spider-Man 2 is as good as the past two masterpieces

Alex I can't explain how much you have influenced my life my love for stories more importantly stories with heart and soul poured into then comes from you your essays and I see that you are the same thing that you love in these videos you make about these superhero you are a man who puts everything his heart into all his vids and make something that he enjoys and doesn't let the words of other stop him you made me fall in love with these characters and inspired me to write my own stuff about movies characters and I can never thank you enough for this

*Sooner or Later* Spider-Man Stories are gonna get SO GOOD that a Standard is set that the Story must be Incredible or Don’t bother making the project - - In which case the MCU Spider-Man movies haven’t even been trying.

My favorite moment of ps4 spiderman is when Peter was about to jump away and turns back to teach miles to fight.

This game was amazing. You get to see how being Spiderman affects a different person altogether. Peter Parker is already used to the routine of being Spiderman and we get to see Miles learn that being Spiderman isn't a 100% happy life. For a kid to mentally grow up and accept the dark parts of reality is amazing to see.

Shits crazy sad when you realize that the reason Gloria was homeless in the 1st game was because her family kicked her out for being gay. 🏳️‍🌈 The game dosen't say it explicitly, But once you put the pieces together after playing Miles Morales you'll see it.

"It's not about how hard you can hit, it's about how hard you can get hit and keep moving forward" ‐ Rocky Balboa

Why tf did this review make me cry lmao. A cheesy game with a cliche plot has connected with me in a way few games ever do. Insomniac just gets Spider-man they really know who both Pete and Miles are and it shines through every part of these games but the same can be said for you. You are able to put into words why this character means so much to me, what a channel.

I’ll still never forgive insomniac for changing Peter’s face.

Are we just gonna ignore the fact that Alex didn't say anything about Peter's new face?

Hey, man. I don’t know if you’ll ever read this, but it’s definitely been a hard year. Just know you’re not alone. It’s like when Miles was narrating at the end of Spider-Verse... “and when I feel alone, like no one understands what I’m going through, I remember my friends who get it.” This world will heal, Alex. Everyone. As long as we stick together and be heroes in our own lives.

insomniac has set the bar for what a spiderman game is

“Good art makes you feel something”-Alex I definitely felt something from this

I cried in the final scene of this game. I relate to miles more than Peter but everything you said about this game was spot on. I have been telling my friends this is one of the best spiderman stories ever. I was infatuated with it & everything it brought. The subtle plot lines spoke to me & you had to really watch this as an interactive movie as opposed to a video game. Can't believe Insomniac has this pulse on spiderman & is creating good stories with the character. I look forward to the game when we get to switch between Miles & Peter ala GTA 5 vibes

Always my fave movie critic, so witty and know the field when it comes to film or video games,you inspired me to be movie analytic. Keep it up we here to support you mate.

This video has helped me in more ways than you can imagine Alex. The ending, where you talked about Miles moving forward. The way you said it, it brought literal tears to my eyes. The fact that there are other people who think the same way as me, the fact that I'm not weird. I've not been feeling myself lately, and I think I shd've watched this video when I had the chance. Thank you Alex, I love your work and keep it up! Once again, Thank you, you've made me feel better about myself, the way you talk about the things that you love, the words you say, they've made quite an impact one me. Much love

Like Godzilla said, Spider Man is one of the few heroes that would help a guy who got in trouble because he got inspired by him and decided to go fight crime wearing his costume. This game is kinda like, all of that. Peter already felt like a big time superhero and a guy who helped the little people, but Miles kinda feels like he helps the little people first while Peter kinda couldn't focus on that as much in the last game considering that everything kinda went to hell, but the side missions made it abundantly clear that he cared about the people just as much as Miles, and yeah, I had a big dumb smile on my face when I saw Gloria running FEAST. Really made me feel like what I did mattered.

Alex your videos and takes are literally therapy to me.

I like the fact that you used Bubniak's face for the footage

You've made me feel so much more connected to Spider-Man both Peter and Miles and for that I am truly grateful

every time i watch your videos i feel that something your talking about, ive been watching your channel for a while now and how talk so passionately about film and story has got me into film as well without me even noticing

Wow that point you made about Kreigar thinking of the Harlem people as being disposable made me realise how deep and relevant that actually is to today’s society.

If there's a multiverse this kid is Spider-Man in one of em. Keep up the great work

“We are all Spider-Man” idk if that reference was intended but I loved it

That last 5 minutes is why i love your videos, its not the jokes or the camera shots in your live action bits, its not the writing (though that does play a part), its the heart, listening to ypu pour your heart out into stuff like this puts a smile on my face. don't feel like you need to do the same thing again and again, hell dont feel the need to upload regularly, as long as the video has heart, at the very least, I'll be happy with it. Too often does a youtuber follow trends, saying what they think is popular for veiws or saying what they thing is unpopular for views, i never get that feeling with your vids. Keep up the good work, don't stress yourself out.

Insomniac gets Spider-Man and rocksteady gets Batman every company has to understand the character their using for their game

Facts Marvel Spider-Man ps4 is a masterpiece Spider-Man miles morales is almost perfect masterpiece.

I’ve never been a Miles fan but damn this game was good

"Anyone can wear the mask. You could wear the mask. If you didn't know that before, I hope you do now."

I love the Roxxon motto and how it can so easily mean two things. It CAN mean “We’re here for you,” as in we’re going to help because we’re all in this together, but it actually means - what Krieger intends for it to mean - is “We’re here for YOU,” as in get the fuck out of our way so we can build a Roxxon-branded shopping mall over your homes and small businesses.

Insomniac is giving us the movie storylines the mcu isn't

Love the experience of playing this game, but the more I sit with the story the more issues I have with it. Namely the pacing, as well as how much it feels like a retread of Peter’s story from the first game. The narrative really suffers for how comparatively short this one is.

I kinda like this game more tbh than the first one. The story just feels more personal. Especially if you do the side missions

What I like about these insomniac games ( mainly miles morales) is that the underlying tone/ subtle tone of the game(s) is that with great power comes great responsibility.

This is a. Freaking. Masterpiece.

Spider man has once again stirred my cynical cold heart and made me feel something.

I could hear Alex talking about Raycon for hours and hours...

That ad transition so good I didn’t even skip the ad

8:38 -13:33 was enough to make this angsty teen cry. Great video Alex !

When he said "the rich white saviour of harlem" when he was talking about Simon Kreger being stereotypical did you even need to mention that he's white lol

The exaggerated swagger of a black teen really sold this game for me

When the people cover miles from the cameras and say he’s our Spider-Man... and his mom giving him his mask not saying thank you miles but thank you spiderman.... Like this moment made me tear up and just remember into the spiderverse anyone can wear the mask. Miles earns his place as the people champ I mean the peoples spiderman. Through the game so many people refer to the real spiderman but near the end even the villains call him Spider-Man because they know he’s just as good as the original but he’s also himself. Love this game and was so excited for your thoughts. Keep your head up Alex and keep doing what you love man!

Watching these videos make waiting for Marvels Spider-Man 2 that much harder

Bro I love you I’m in the same place as you and I needed this it’s tough to get out of a cloud this big but the sun is just waiting to get out from behind it

“I am shameless…” This is why I like you lol

Can we talk about the scene at the very end when Miles stops the reactor and the Harlem community sees his face. But they come together to bring him back his mask, and even shield him from the reporters that come and ask them if they know who Spider-Man is? It’s so reflective of that scene in Spider-Man 2, when Peter stops the train and everyone comes together as a community to save him and keep his secret. This character has always been amazing not just because of his relatability and his powers, but because of his heart. I love seeing the community save Spider-Man just as he saves them, shows how much power all of us can have as a community