By Rachel Huser
Staff Writer
Marvel used their own superpowers when producing “Spider-Man: No Way Home,” and it paid off extremely well.
The third movie of the Tom Holland era brings fans back in time as they witness appearances of Toby Maguire and Andrew Garfield, who played Spider-Man in the early 2000s and 2010s respectively.
“Spider-Man: No Way Home” focuses on the aftermath of Mysterio’s death and reveal of Spider-Man’s identity. This not only affects Peter Parker’s life, but also the life of MJ (his girlfriend played by Zendaya), his best friend Ned (Jacob Batalon), his Aunt May (Marisa Tomei), and Happy (Jon Favreau). Parker pays Dr. Strange (Benedict Cumberbatch) a visit and asks him to cast a spell that makes everyone forget Spider-Man’s identity.
Strange, acting like a reluctant step-dad, agrees to it, claiming that Parker is only a kid and has already been through too much. However, during the process of casting the spell, Parker makes some extreme complications, causing the spell to get out of hand. This ultimately leads to the appearance of Maguire and Garfield, and with them, their enemies.
On opening night, gasps of surprise were heard across the theater when Doc Oc (Alfred Molina) appeared on screen, shortly followed by the Green Goblin (Willem Dafoe). Sandman (Thomas Haden), Electro (Jamie Foxx) and The Lizard (Rhys Ifans) followed shortly after.
Reviving these fan-favorite villains (especially the ones from Maguire’s movies) was like a dream come true. It has been over 15 years since fans have seen the beloved Doc Oc, Green Goblin and Sandman and almost 10 years since the legendary Electro and The Lizard have first appeared on screen.
Watching “Spider-Man: No Way Home” was like opening a time capsule to parts of the Marvel Cinematic Universe that had long been forgotten about. Until now.
Fists were raised in the air in celebration (as they should be) as Ned and MJ used Dr. Strange’s sling ring to welcome Garfield and then Maguire to their world. The exchange between the four of them as MJ and Ned force the pair to prove they are both Spider-Man is one to remember as true cinematic art.
The film was a masterpiece, showcasing the relationship between the three Spider-Men as they conjure a plan to defeat their enemies. It was full of crowd-pleasers such as the iconic meme of all of them pointing at each other, the shot of the trio perched on the Statue of Liberty and Garfield getting a second chance to save MJ when he couldn’t save his own MJ in his universe.
Watching “Spider-Man: No Way Home” was a once in a blue moon kind of cinematic experience, blending the entirety of the modern era of the superhero Spider-Man into one crowd-pleasing film. It certainly garners the same amount of respect that “Avengers: Endgame” received for it gives similar reactions and closure for fans.
I’m eager to see what’s in store for Peter Parker and the rest of the MCU. Rachel Rating: 10/10.
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