When Peter Parker’s secret identity is revealed, his life is turned upside down. He seeks help from Doctor Strange, but when a spell goes wrong, dangerous foes from other worlds start to appear, forcing him to discover what it truly means to be Spider-Man.
This film follows Spider-Man (Tom Holland) as he battles supervillains from multiple universes and saves his friends from the brink of destruction. It’s a fun movie that’s full of heart and action and will be a good watch for the whole family.
Peter Parker
The eponymous hero of the Marvel universe, Spider-Man is a superhero with a unique history. Originally created by Stan Lee and Steve Ditko, Peter Parker was orphaned as a child and raised by his Aunt May and Uncle Ben in New York City.
He began his career as a freelance photographer, with his most long-running client being The Daily Bugle. He also sold photos to other newspapers that often wrote articles praising him.
Having learned to embrace his arachnid abilities, he now battles crime as Spider-Man in New York City. His enemies include the Green Goblin, Doctor Octopus, and Venom.
Ned Leeds
Spider-Man: No Way Home is the latest in Marvel’s long line of superhero movies. Directed by Jon Watts, it ripped open the multiverse and featured an all-star cast including Tom Holland, Zendaya, Jacob Batalon, and a resurrected Alfred Molina as Doctor Octopus.
The story centers on Peter Parker (Tom Holland) who gets a mystical spell from Doctor Strange (Benedict Cumberbatch) that allows him to travel to different dimensions while maintaining his human identity. When he brings his friends MJ (Zendaya) and Ned Leeds (Jacob Batalon) along with him, their lives are turned upside down.
While Ned does not die in the movie, the epic finale leaves him with no memory of Peter Parker, and there is finally a reference to the character’s villainous comics turn as the Hobgoblin. Whether or not this will be the first of many Spider-Man spinoffs is yet to be seen, but the clip above is a fun homage to the MCU’s biggest hit.
MJ
Peter Parker is framed for murder and his identity is exposed. He and his girlfriend MJ flee to their apartment, where they are questioned by Aunt May (Zoe Saldana) and Happy Hogan.
The narrative is a series of twists and turns, sometimes hilarious and often heartbreaking. Michael Jackson is a complex character, and Frost’s performance is nuanced and believable.
As a longtime fan of the pop legend, I was eager to see MJ. But I was a little disappointed by the production.
Fortunately, the show is still worth watching, as it contains some excellent songs and the performances of Myles Frost as Michael Jackson and Quentin Earl Darington as his taskmaster of a father. As the story progresses, it also features a talented Christian Wilson as little Michael Jackson and Tavon Olds-Sample as young adult Michael. Hopefully, the next time this show is remounted it will include these outstanding performers.
Doctor Strange
Doctor Strange has been a staple of the Marvel comics universe for over half a century, and his recent appearance in the film Doctor Strange has fans excited to learn more about this mystical character. But what exactly is he and why is he important to the Marvel universe?
In the comics, Strange is a hero who possesses the powers of a sorcerer and a doctor. However, he isn’t necessarily seen as a protector of the human race or an advocate for morality.
While this isn’t necessarily a bad thing, it does make it hard to connect with him on a personal level. As a result, the character has received less screen time in movie and TV adaptations than other heroes in the Marvel universe.
That being said, Benedict Cumberbatch has been able to take the role of Doctor Strange and make it his own. The latest film, Doctor Strange and the Multiverse of Madness is a mind-blowing adventure starring Cumberbatch, Rachel McAdams, Chiwetel Ejiofor, Benedict Wong, and Xochitl Gomez.