Eight months after Avengers: Endgame, Peter Parker and everyone else are putting their lives back together- enjoying those who returned from 'the blink' and dealing with those ramifications. He's just a normal kid who wants to enjoy a school trip to Europe and tell MJ how he feels about her. But he can't catch a break; when elemental creatures threaten the Earth, Nick Fury enlists Spider-man to help a strange new hero (Mysterio) stop them. Can they prevail, or is Spider-man not yet ready to step into the void left by Iron Man?
In April, the MCU concluded an epic 22-movie arc. This movie is the first in the next phase, and it felt- perhaps appropriately- like somewhat of a letdown. How could it top what came before? Endgame was suitably climactic and world-changing; familiar faces left for good, and the franchise future is unclear. Thus, Far From Home is appropriately titled. There are some solid aspects to the film, like looking at struggles familiar to Spider-man (as he wrestles with his identity and calling). The story had some twists, good humor, and things typical in the MCU. The main message- about people's need to believe and willingness to believe anything- was thought-provoking and relevant in today's age. But overall, it feels like the MCU is, for the first time in years, far from home, a bit lost in the wake of Endgame, and looking for a direction moving forward.
Rating: B
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