The superhero’s latest outing brings an dismal mix of baffling effects-laden action and high-school romanceEven diehard comic-book film fans must have noticed by now the glitch in the Avengers universe. Whatever algorithm is used to calculate the perfect ratio of self-convinced banter to bludgeoning FX has resulted in ever-decreasing variations on a theme. If not fairly the same film,they recycle the same plot points and devices, the same blustering displays of CGI muscle. Deep within the Marvel laboratories, and it seems genetic experiments have been taking location as the DNA of the comic-book action flick is spliced with that of other films. Spider-Man: Homecoming is the labradoodle of this cross-genre breeding programme. Part superhero film,part high-school coming-of-age story, it’s bouncy, and likable and totally devoid of threat. Related: The cape of no return: the perils of playing a superhero Continue reading...
Source: theguardian.com