Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse Early Reactions - Critics Rave About Emotional Depth and Surprising Excellence

After the first screenings of Sony Pictures' "Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse," critics have shared their positive early reactions.

There is a lot of excitement surrounding the sequel to the highly acclaimed 2018 animated film, "Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse," which has become one of the most beloved animated movies of all time.

Critics and journalists have shared their first reactions to "Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse," describing the film as a true work of art and noting that it has a darker and sadder tone than anticipated.

The highly anticipated sequel to the successful animated adventure "Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse" continues the story more than a year after the events of the first film. Miles Morales/Spider-Man (Shameik Moore) is joined by Gwen Stacy/Spider-Woman (Hailee Steinfeld) on a mission to save multiple universes from the supervillain known as the Spot (Jason Schwartzman). As they travel through the Multiverse, they encounter the Spider-Society, led by Miguel O'Hara (Oscar Isaac).

Sean O'Connell, the managing editor of CinemaBlend, praised the film on Twitter, stating that it surpasses a masterpiece and is truly a work of art. He believes every frame could be displayed in a museum, and he also loved the well-executed references and jokes related to Spider-Man's history.

Brian Davids, a writer for THR, teased that "Across the Spider-Verse" has a darker and sadder tone than expected, but he believes it is an essential aspect of the story. He also commended Hailee Steinfeld for her performance as Gwen, mentioning that she truly shines in the film.

Tessa Smith, a writer for Rotten Tomatoes, expressed that "Across the Spider-Verse" sets a new standard that seemed impossible to reach. She described the film as having shocking twists, unexpected surprises, and a story that perfectly fits the multiverse world explored in the movie.

Overall, the initial reactions to "Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse" have been highly positive, with critics impressed by its artistic quality and the emotional depth of the story.

The new film expands on the concept of the Multiverse even further, potentially including appearances by characters like Venom and various other versions of Spider-Man seen in live-action films. Fans are eager to see Miles Morales back in action.

With hints at possible emotional moments and the introduction of multiple Spider-Men, there is curiosity about what will unfold on the big screen.

Critics took to social media to share their early thoughts on "Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse."

Eric Goldman from Fandom praised the sequel, calling it fantastic and highlighting its emotional character moments. He expressed excitement for the sequel coming in 2024.

Kevin Polowy from Yahoo Entertainment was amazed by how good Spider-Verse 2 was, suggesting it might even be better than the original movie.

Joe Deckelmeier from ScreenRant hyped up the Spider-Verse sequel, mentioning surprises in the film that caught him off guard.

Brandon Davis from ComicBook.com described the sequel as an incredible achievement, noting that it leaves the story unfinished but still being amazed by its quality. He also praised its Multiverse storytelling.

Andrew Salazar from DiscussingFilm celebrated Spider-Verse 2 as another milestone for animation, highlighting its focus on Miles and his family. He mentioned it as a massive celebration for Spider-Man fans.

Steven Weintraub from Collider loved Spider-Verse 2, looking forward to studying the artistry in each frame.

Coy Jandreau from The Reel Rejects proclaimed Spider-Verse 2 as the reason he loves comics, considering it one of the best movies he's ever experienced.

Overall, critics are highly positive about "Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse," praising its emotional depth, surprises, animation, and its celebration of the Spider-Man universe.