The Sitcom Spider-Man 

I love it when people realize that in high school Peter Parker wasn't a nice kid, but was a kid who thought he was too good for high school in the first place, a lot of people miss that, but it was vital to why he didn't stop the robber. The only people he cared for were his uncle and aunt, he thought that he was better than the rest of the world, and they would all pay for mistreating him. When he loses his uncle due to this resentment towards the world, he sees the error of his ways and decides to make a change, that his talents (both his brain and his spider-powers) should help others, not himself. This really humanizes him and makes him a better character, because so often people get put down, and due to that, they begin to resent the world. You did a great job with this vid, and tackling this point, it may be a nit-picky thing, but for me, it just elevates Spider-Man's origin story. I can't wait to see the next vid!

The scene on the way to Home Coming when Keaton figures it out is the best. The tension and concerns of both are really interesting in the moment.

This guy is the first person I've seen tie all the MCU material (not just Spider-Man) to the comics they come from. I think different runs (like the romita run) deserve some discussion as well, but looking back at the material that made all of these films a reality is something oft overlooked when criticizing or praising superhero media. Props to you, man

Thank you! I've been bringing up the FF parallel to Tony since Civil War came out. People don't realize how much the Raimi version has affected the unconscious perception of Spider-man

After just reading the title: thank you

Its fine and encouraged for people to have their own favorite types of spider-man, as well as critize aspects of them. Whats not fine is saying that there's something wrong with the people who like a certain Spider-Man over others MCU Spider-Man makes feel all good and jolly :] Homecoming came out when I was still in high school so I related so hard to him. I love how grief doesn't put him down for too long and he always tries to push forward.

I can already feel Twitter miserably failing to tear this video a part.

I just really like that he does things and take decisions like an actual teen.

I grew up on the Raimi films, but so far Holland is my favorite Spidey and I like his films the best.

Far From Home IMO is one of my favorite Spider-man stories ever released!

This is why I actually love MCU Spider-man. He's a kid growing up, and in order to be what McGuire's spiderman always was, he has to learn to trust himself. He walks, talks and acts like his age, rather than an old soul trapped in a 20 year old's body. In a strange way, I find the former more... beautiful, in a manner of speaking. It's a real, true sense of innocence that neither of the two previous spider-men had, since theirs was tied to... well let's be honest, it was tied to a woman the most... shallow kind of motif you could do. Don't get me wrong, the other two actors did their job well, but I always got the sense I was watching a superhero movie. What I mean is, I was watching a movie about spiderman and his villain of the week. With the MCU, I'm watching Spiderman and his week.

It always baffles me how many people fail to pick up on FFH as a story about a kid looking for self-worth, and how ingrained that is to the entire film, given how glaringly obvious it is. Hate the gags or the direction as much as you want, but people who act as though that movie doesn’t give Peter a compelling human journey confuse me.

Homecoming is genuinely in my top 5 mcu films. Thank you for this lol

Finally bro tom’s spiderman gets so much hate it feels like counterculture at this point

Damn this made me emotional. To me after I've watched Homecoming and Far From Home many times I've noticed that the Peter we saw in Far From Home isn't the same one in Homecoming. I mean they're the same Peter Parker but what I'm trying to say is that his attitude and behaviour has changed. In Homecoming he's this teenager who geeks out at almost everyone and calls many things " Awesome " then in Far From Home he's matured up a bit more. He doesn't geek out much and while he used to like being Spiderman he doesn't anymore because if the stuff he went through in Infinity War and Endgame. In Far From Home he hangs up the suit and tries to leave it behind for a while. Eventually he realises that the responsibities aren't going to go away and starts to adapt to them. It seems like No Way Home may further this ( keeping his loved ones save, knowing whether it's good or bad for his loved ones to be apart of his life etc ). People say MCU Spiderman has no character but that's not what I've seen over his five appearences at the moment. Btw I know it may seem like I'm bias cuz I have a Tom Holland picture on my profile but pfps don't mean anything. I've seen people for example with superman and DC pfps but they've picked Marvel characters before in a fight or arguement over a DC character.

Woah! The transition at 9:59 was… alarming. That HAD to be an intentional cut, with Jameson’s eyes, right?

“Stan Lee’s run… Stan’s comics…” uh, the ghost of Steve Ditko would like to have a word…

I for one liked that they didn’t have the raised webbing and just has the thin black webbing, it just gives it the classic look without the problem with the camera issue back in 2002. I just shared this video on Twitter to you saying awesome video, excited about the next video.

Am I the only one who thinks MCU Spiderman doesnt need any defending? I feel like the last two Spiderman film series did alot that the MCU ones feel alot different in the best way.

4:57 here. This moment. This can only happen to Peter.

It's a shame you never mention Steve Ditko as the co creator of Spider Man. Stan may have had the idea but it's Ditko who drew and co-wrote the characters and original stories. Stan isn't the sole creator, it was a collaboration.

Spider-Man - you can do almost anything with him and he just works… you can even turn him into a pig!

As a trans guy who as always related to Peter... I don't know, MCU Peter just hits different. Identity has always been something I've seen as integral to who Spider-man and Peter Parker are a character. I've spent so many years just wrestling and coming to terms with my identity and learning how to define and depend on myself when I found out the people around me couldn't do it for me, or I wouldn't become anything at all. Learning how to change and grow as a person, overcoming your own flaws and fears, and trying to see the world as something worth saving, that's something I really aspire to do and something I think Spider-man really exemplifies. This video kind of put into words a few of the things I've been thinking about Spider-man and by proxy, myself. Thank you.

MCU Spider-Man is basically a modernised version of Stan Lee's Spider-Man

You've nailed perfectly what I love about these MCU films (and also what is missing for Raimi fans).

I’m glad this video came out because I liked toms Spider-Man and everyone just on the internet seemed to hate him so I love seeing toms Spider-Man get the respect he deserves.

My long-awaited perspective! LFG!!!!

My favorite Spider-Man who just can’t catch a break. Spidey “fans” really fail to understand him, and can’t accept an interpretation like his. Anyone can wear the mask, huh? Seems as though this lesson is misunderstood.

I'm a huge Holland's Spidey fan. I always defend his portrayal in this whole universe. When you're the only superhero in the world (Raimi's, TASM), you have the world in your shoulders. But when you're some new kid in a world that was already born and complex, you can't do nothing but gain your place slowly, step by step.

this really raises my appreciation for holland-peter. I really enjoyed him in his appearances so far, though I do agree with a lot of his detractors. I think the issue isn't with what he is, but more what he isn't- certain themes and stories that you can't exactly tell with this version of spidey due to his movies' tone and connections with the other MCU fixtures. I'd love to see heavier take on spidey that touches on the things glossed upon in the MCU verse stories, but that doesn't mean I can't enjoy holland-spidey as what he is.

“Spider-Verse was so good because it showed that anyone can wear the mask. Anyone who is willing to do the right thing can be Spider-Man.” Does that include a version of Spidey who’s mentor is Iron Man? “NO F DISNEY THEY RUINED SPIDER-MAN THE MCU SPIDEY IS THE WOOORRRSSTTTT!!”

Praise this video. We love you MCU Spidey.

I admire how well they adapted the comics into homecoming, and I think Tom Holland is awesome, but fidelity alone is not enough for me and the execution of it all seems a bit off to my preferences, but I'm glad people are enjoying spider-man. I agree that people can get overcritical when talking about these two movies.

I love you Implicitly, so much.

HiTop Films needs to watch this

I love Raimi version of Spiderman, but I also appreciate Tom Holland and his take on the character.

I really like him when he is in high school and talking to Ned about being Spider-Man, I think it’s really grounding and relatable to see two people just talk about being a superhero at their age. I personally love all the stuff that make him feel like a “friendly neighbourhood” Spider-Man in a world of gods and super soldiers, I just think that the movie keeps switching between trying to ground him to a life of a teen and between Spider-Man fighting big villains and stopping explosions. I much prefer it if he wasn’t an avenger type Spider-Man and more of a grounded teen superhero trying to do the right thing

Thank u! Finally, someone who doesn't blindly hate the MCU Spidey! 😃

Wow. I did not realize the differences in lunchroom scenes and how the framing IS a large part of subtle illustration of the character and environment... Nicely spotted, sir.

It's a shame this video is so perfectly crafted cause now I gotta watch it 4 more times. What a phenomenal analysis. You never miss

Now thats the good shit

4:00 Seeing a young Stan Lee feels very surreal for some reason.

Thanks so much for this. I really appreciate it.

Thanks for the breakdown down man. I never knew Parker wanted to become a bully and was angry. MCU does get a lot of flack and could agree somewhat but loved how this Peter feels somewhat wholesome. We get to experience more high school life with Ned and MJ. His Aunt guiding him more through action than words but they need to have a sit down conversation about his life as Spidey so far. Hopefully we get to see Peter sit down and discuss interests besides being a hero and as Spidey work on his quips more. This Spidey is gaining experience and after this 3rd movie I feel he shouldn't need anymore teamups in his solo movies and let him figure it out on his own. Great video. Keep up the good work.

Thank you a perspective I've been waiting to hear on the MCU. So many commentators just keep being up the same complaints "not enough consequences or drama" Those things were apart of Spideys stories but what was also apart of the comics was the adventure and fun! And Mcu spidey had a ton of that'

Thanks for the director analysis! Highly enjoyable

I see this as the other films showing Spider-Man’s journey in life while the MCU films are showing Peter Parker’s journey in life.

Thanks for this video! Two points that you make that I've always felt make Tom Holland my favourite iteration is the emotional honesty of his arc and the fact that he's still growing as a hero and a person. I'm not saying he's better or worse than the other two live-action versions we've had so far, just the one I've felt the most personal resonance with.

Excellent video. I connect to the MCU Spider-Man and I do enjoy both of his films. You make good points!

MCU Spiderman:" Man, these toxic fans...." Ghostbusters 2016:"Really? Tell me more please."

I'm so glad I found this channel.

i hate the fact that you truly just changed my entire outlook on the mcu films

Great video. But I would argue that even tho Peter's life is more connected with Iron Man in these movies, you still can't call him Iron Kid because he's still had a lot of independence and a strong character he was trying to show. Plus his problems in Far From Home were coming from world's pressure rather than him being limited due to reliance on other people's opinions. But that's honestly the only thing I, sort of, disagree with. Again, a great video as always. Love your channel.

I never realized MCU Spidy needed to be defended...

Other than oversimplifying aspects of Raimi’s Spider-Man, great video! Makes me appreciate MCU Spidey more overall.

I tried a similar video with the MCU Flash, was planning on making a sequel to that video about Tom Holland’s Spider-Man but you’ve saved me the work. Great video as always man

Seems like the quarantine and covid offered you as well as me the chance to read the original stan lee run of Spidey, and form a different view on Spidey than what Raimi iteration gave. But for me my appreciation for Webb's TASM 1 and the spectacular Spider-Man series increased after reading the original run. Man, if you have insta please share, I would love to follow. I have read some of the same arguments you make in insta Spidey fandom comment sections. Wonder is that you yourself or someone who shares the same opinion as you. I would love to personally talk more about Spider-Man with you

I have always enjoyed the MCU spidey more than the other 2 versions, but i guess my only complaint is that uncle ben went from being peters primary motivation to being spider-man, which isn’t exactly comic accurate, to virtually not existing, which also isn’t comic accurate. Marvels been so averse to redoing the uncle ben dying trope we’ve seen twice already to the point where his name has only been mentioned by a spidey in an alternate universe, and i think that’s why people hate his relationship with tony, since it feels less like a version of his mentor relationship with human torch and more like replacing uncle ben’s role in peters life.

I would buy this “they were going for a sitcom aesthetic” angle if it weren’t for literally every MCU film being filmed the same way

I love the closing song choice! Such a banger!

You are pretty much my go-to guy whenever I look at Spider-Man videos on RU-vid. The MCU version of the character is my favorite live action version, and despite the positive reviews both his films have gotten, it always seems like the MCU Spider-Man is the one who gets criticized the most out of all the live action versions. I keep having arguments about why this version of Spider-Man is accurate to the comics, especially the Lee/Ditko era, and your videos show why that’s exactly the case. I love all 3 live action Spider-Men, and it honestly breaks my heart knowing that the fandom is as divisive as it is with this character. So, it’s good to see someone who gives out fair criticism and critique for all 3 versions of the Wall-Crawler. So, thank you, once again, for another amazing Spider-Man video. Keep up the good work.

Leo, I'd like you to compare the Raimi films with the Lee/Romita issues of the original 100-issue Spidey run you so love. What you are showcasing here is the Lee/Ditko run, with Romita coming on shortly after Ditko left. After issue #50, the stories become far more of the familiar "how can the world dump more on Spidey and Peter?", which the Raimi movies depict brilliantly IMO. (Even my sister noticed the non-stop downer tone, and she's never read a comic book in her life.) I submit that the latter half of the Lee 100-issue run is Peter's journey into young adulthood, where you try to find/make a place for yourself in life, only for life to sometimes, if not often, run you over at 100 mph. Just a thought.

Bro that first second of music absolutely blew my ears out. Jesus.

my favorite video on mcu spider-man and im only 18 seconds in. that shows a lot.

Great video! I’ve been watching your stuff for a while now and really been enjoying it. To tell the truth, I’ve not been the biggest fan of MCU Spider-Man at all so far (definitely more of a Tobey-Raimi fan), but I’ve been almost… jealous of all my friends and family who like this new version. With this video, I think you’ve made a lot of interesting points; I look forward to revisiting Tom’s films in anticipation for the new one, with this in mind (and an open mind). You might have actively helped change my mind. Have a great day!

THANK YOU!! The Raimi fans seem to have tricked so many people into thinking Spider-Man is and only should be how he is in that trilogy. Whenever you bring up the comics they always go on about how "this is what it was like in the comics, so the MCU has got Spider-Man completely wrong and should be boycotted for it," when in actuality Stan Lee's original run of the character was nearly EXACTLY like the MCU. In fact, it deviated even FURTHER from the Raimi trilogy than the MCU does! It makes me so happy that someone has voiced exactly what I've been thinking for the past 5 years in a video. Thank you so much!

Thank you so much man!!! I love Tom Holland's Spider-Man and I noticed some similarities with the classic comics!! 🙏🏽💪

Woo! Im excited for the Superman & Lois analysis!

Tom Holland's Spider-Man didn't really have epic swings or threw much punches, but his spirit is in the right place. He tries to be responsible and do the right thing. Plus his youth and awkwardness makes him a good Peter Parker

Honestly a lot of people's dislike for Holland's Peter is boiled down to "HE'S TONY STARK JR.! HE SHOULDN'T ACCEPT HELP FROM A BILLIONARE HE'S THE HERO OF THE PROLETARIAT!!!" and all that. I get it to some degree, but those are very subjective things.

Great video

i miss stan so much.

Wait there is people who hates The MCU Spider-Man????I thought everybody loved him.he's too adorable to hate ._.

I love the idea behind this video, I think the only mark it misses is actually applying how stan lee included that other side of spider man outside of the comedic one. The problem most have with the MCU spiderman isnt necessarily that the other ones are better directed but they're better people. Not because the peter in the MCU is a bad person but hes simply LESS of a person due to how they potray his struggles with spider hood and humanity. Great video though i enjoyed it, subbed.

Great video as always! I've missed your vids, since i skipped the the boys and bond ones. Really excited for the life is strange video! Also I fucking love that outro song, its a vibe

you're making me cry, yes!!

The Avengers harassed Peter and he left. And Johnny was more like an ideal friend than an adult mentor.

I’m glad that you made this video. Obviously people can have their own opinions on who the best Spider-Man is, but it feels like people just look for any reason to hate on Tom Holland’s Spider-Man and they act like he has no actual character growth or consequences for his mistakes. Like wtf, Far From Home was literally all about him having to fix his mistakes and deal with the consequences. Like, it genuinely baffles me whenever I hear people say that Spider-Man 3 is unironically better than Homecoming and Far From Home (I still enjoy Spider-Man 3, but it’s still technically one of the worst Spider-Man movies because of how cluttered and rushed the story is).

Great vid!!

You Nailed it!

I feel like MCU Peter didn't give enough edge to be considered truly accurate to Stan Lee's run. He just felt too nice and happy go-lucky.

We must've read two different Spider-Man No More stories because the one I read Peter's life improved after he quit until he remembered the reason why he became Spider-Man in the first place after he saved a guy who resembled his Uncle, not because he realized his family and friends didn't need him (which is not 100% true). Gwen had a date with Harry because Peter was oblivious to her advances earlier, he turned down Mary Jane's offer to hang out with her so he could spend time with his recovering Aunt (which he did) and we don't see Mary Jane for the remainder of that comic. Aunt May going to the movies with her friend to celebrate feeling better is a breaking point for Peter? Come on now. I don't get how you wrote off Peter quitting in Spider-Man 2 as him wanting to get laid as if we hadn't the spent half of that movie showing how being Spider-Man is ruining his life. There is no reason in FFH as to why Peter wants to quit being Spider-Man other than him wanting to be on vacation and to ask a girl out. How in the world is that a more accurate representation to that story than what Spider-Man 2 did?

Beautifully done video

im so glad to finally see some positive opinions on mcu spidey, i belive the best part of all is we actually have 3 spidermen who feel different from one another and i personaly love that.

I love how you call out how accurate tom and andrew are as Spider-Man which also shows how inaccurate tobey is as Spider-Man too, most people would’ve thought the opposite but that’s how big sam raimi’s impact was on Spider-Man’s character, not a bad change necessarily but a pretty big one

THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU. Whenever someone would criticise this Spider-Man I felt they were criticising a modern interpretation of StanLee's comics not realising this was what Spider-Man was originally meant to be like it's NOT the only way for an interpretation I love all the film's but still

all right, i need to rewatch this movies.

you just earned a sub my man

This video is needed in the Spiderman discussion. Too many people hold Raimi's interpretation as some standard that must be honored because anything else is not good enough.

Yo MCU Spiderman is Great. I blame hitop films and tons of other Raimi fan boys for everything.

I love Tom Hollands Spidey. Its a fresh take on the character (which was highly needed) but still manages to keep the core elements of what makes Spiderman, Spiderman.

Thank you.

Thank you for this video. I feel that when there is a mainstream movie involving a character, even if the movie is good and treats the character well, it could still lead to the creation of misconceptions regarding the character. The Sam Raimi Spiderman Trilogy and Tobey Macquire's Spiderman are great, but there are lots, and I mean lots, of people seem to think that Tobey Macquire's Spiderman is the first Spiderman ever and act as if every Spiderman incarnation should be exactly like him, but that is objectively wrong (I'm wondering if some of the people who say those things have ever read a Spiderman comic book in their lives) and unfair to all incarnations of Spiderman. Ironically enough, if you judge them by comic book accuracy, Tom Holland's and Andrew Garfield's Spiderman portrayals are more comic book accurate than Tobey Macquire's portrayal. And before someone gets the wrong idea, no, "more accurate to the comic books" doesn't mean "better" and it shouldn't be the only argument as to why someone prefers one incarnation of a character over another. There are some aspects of Spidey's character that Tobey's Spiderman handled better than comic book Spiderman (such as Uncle Ben's death). The point that I'm trying to make is that just because one incarnation of the wall-crawler does something differently than our favourite favourite incarnation of the wall-crawler doesn't mean that it does it badly. Also, wanna know which is my favourite scene in the entire MCU? The scene where Peter breaks down and cries inside the plane next to Happy. When I saw that scene...I felt something. I felt Peter's pain. I related to him. Peter was a young boy who felt that he failed everyone, because of the unrealistically high standard that was set for himself by everyone else...and by himself. He felt enormous guilt for all the mistakes he made, for all the mistakes that led to the situation he is now. But Happy was there to reveal to him that his hero and mentor, Tony, wasn't flawless and perfect. He was flawed. Just like Peter. And that's OK. No one is perfect, but that didn't stop Tony from correcting his wrongs and doing the right thing and that didn't stop Peter from correcting his wrongs and doing the right thing either. I felt sympathy for Peter and respect for Happy from that scene and during the final battle I was rooting for Spiderman as much as possible and very few scenes in all superhero media had such an impact on me. Have you heard of One Marvellous Scene? Well, Happy talking to Peter on the plane is my One Marvellous Scene. Everyone, have a good day.

Reminds me if gubz video with the same title except switch out tom for andrew i agree all spidermen deserve live unlike some others who hate just because they like the others better although i do prefer andrews spiderman i still really enjoy the others, always love your videos mate

Here we go

I miss the old intro, but another great video!

You may have just changed my mind about those films, and I didn't think it could be done. I always loved Holland's performance, but I hate the jet-setting, private-school milieu, which IMHO is exactly the opposite of the hardscrabble life shown by Lee & Ditko. But you're dead right about Peter's rough edges, his initial callousness, his over-the-top cockiness. Maybe the character work is good enough to outweigh the unwonted luxury.

Overall I think MCU Spider-Man is fine. Not my favourite incarnation of the character, but not the worst thing either. I can respect what they’ve tried to do with him and the juggling act of Disney and Sony working together on all this. I don’t think he should be attacked. Not every incarnation of a character will hit for people. Just have to hope the next one works for them better since it’s Spider-Man and he’ll undoubtedly get rebooted again someday.

"a big-ass smile" well that's what its all about.

You just convinced me to buy those old mega books of the older Spider-Man stories. They’re always just sitting at the comic book shop💀 The only thing I don’t like about these movies is the lack of Harry Osborne. I’d really be interested in seeing how someone justifies that. Was Harry a later edition in the og Stan Lee run?