Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse has taken the world by storm with its recent premiere, shattering Letterboxd records and garnering rave reviews. Fans have eagerly awaited the sequel to Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse, and it seems that the continuation of Miles Morales' story has not disappointed. The early buzz and positive reception suggest that this is just the beginning of the film's success.
Across the Spider-Verse is among the top-rated titles on Letterboxd, with a 4.7-star rating, putting it on par with other highly-regarded works such as O Auto da Compadecida, National Theatre Live: Prima Facie, Radiohead: In Rainbows – From the Basement, and Suga: Road to D-DAY. Notably, Across the Spider-Verse stands out as one of the few narrative entries among them, and is also the highest-rated animated title and Marvel-related work on the site.
Why Across the Spider-Verse's Reviews Are So Positive
The sequel to the highly acclaimed Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse, titled Across the Spider-Verse, has been praised by both critics and audiences for its emotional depth and thrilling action sequences. The film follows Miles' journey as he embraces his identity as Spider-Man and faces a multiversal threat in the form of the villainous Spot, while encountering unexpected adversaries along the way. In a cinematic landscape dominated by the MCU's Multiverse Saga, Across the Spider-Verse offers a refreshing take on the concept that is explained through canon events and anomalies, making it all the more intriguing.
Similar to its predecessor, Across the Spider-Verse boasts a visually stunning design that is eye-catching and memorable. The 56 different Spider-Man variations are each unique and have their own distinct art style, complete with their own homeworlds, such as the India-influenced Manhattan known as Mumbattan and Gwen's Earth. The breathtaking scenery, coupled with the evocative soundtrack by Metro Boomin, serves as the perfect backdrop for the film's emotional and touching stories. As Miles and Gwen navigate their respective worlds as Spider-People, the audience is drawn into their evolving relationship as they confide in each other and strive to do what is right. This aspect of the film is among its most compelling and engaging.
The perfect blend of poignant moments and witty humor in Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse has left a lasting impression on viewers, as evident from the positive feedback on Letterboxd. The film concludes with a suspenseful finale that sees Miles' destiny in the hands of his Spider-People comrades, setting the stage for an exciting continuation in the upcoming third installment, Beyond the Spider-Verse, scheduled for release on March 29, 2024.