Spider-Man: Homecoming

Movie Title: Spider-Man: Homecoming
Director: Jon Watts
Genre: Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi
Year of Release: 2017
Date of Release: July 7, 2017
Length of Movie: 2 hours 13 minutes
Country: United States
Soundtracks: Features Michael Giacchino’s score, including themes like “Academic Decommitment” and “Spider-Man: Homecoming Suite.”
Age Rating: PG-13 (for sci-fi action violence, some language, and brief suggestive comments)

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About the Movie:

Spider-Man: Homecoming brings Peter Parker into the Marvel Cinematic Universe, following his journey as a young superhero balancing high school life and his new role as Spider-Man.

Guided by Tony Stark, Peter learns the challenges of being a hero while trying to stop a powerful new enemy.

Main Plot & Characters

After helping the Avengers in Captain America: Civil War, Peter Parker (Tom Holland) returns home to Queens, New York, under the mentorship of Tony Stark (Robert Downey Jr.).

Eager to prove himself as a hero, Peter tries to manage high school, friendships, and his duties as Spider-Man.

When he discovers that Adrian Toomes (Michael Keaton), also known as the Vulture, is selling advanced alien weaponry, Peter takes it upon himself to stop the criminal operation.

His pursuit of the Vulture puts him in over his head, but through his struggles, Peter learns that being a hero means more than just having powers and a suit.

Key Themes of Spider-Man: Homecoming

The film explores themes of responsibility, self-discovery, and the importance of humility.

Peter’s journey emphasizes that true heroism comes from within, not from external validation or advanced technology.

Themes Explored in Depth

• Responsibility and Growth: Peter learns that with great power comes a need for maturity and responsibility, echoing the classic Spider-Man theme.
• Identity and Self-Worth: Peter’s journey focuses on proving himself, ultimately discovering that he doesn’t need external validation to be a hero.
• Mentorship and Independence: Under Tony Stark’s guidance, Peter navigates the balance between relying on mentors and finding his own way.

Setting & Filming Locations
Set in Queens, New York, the film also features Washington, D.C., where Peter faces a major turning point.

Filming took place in various locations, including Atlanta, Georgia, which doubled for New York City, and Washington, D.C., for the Washington Monument sequence.

Fun Facts about the Movie

• Tom Holland did many of his own stunts and even went undercover at a New York high school to better understand his character.
• Michael Keaton’s portrayal of the Vulture was highly praised, giving the villain depth and making him one of the MCU’s most memorable foes.
• The film subtly includes nods to Ferris Bueller’s Day Off and other classic coming-of-age movies, setting a lighthearted tone.

Quotes from the Movie

• “If you’re nothing without the suit, then you shouldn’t have it.” — Tony Stark
• “Come on, Peter. Come on, Spider-Man!” — Peter Parker
• “I’ll do anything to protect my family.” — Adrian Toomes

Cast

• Tom Holland as Peter Parker / Spider-Man
• Michael Keaton as Adrian Toomes / Vulture
• Robert Downey Jr. as Tony Stark / Iron Man
• Marisa Tomei as Aunt May
• Zendaya as Michelle “MJ” Jones
• Jacob Batalon as Ned Leeds
• Jon Favreau as Happy Hogan
• Laura Harrier as Liz Allan
• Tony Revolori as Flash Thompson
• Donald Glover as Aaron Davis

Writers

• Jonathan Goldstein
• John Francis Daley
• Jon Watts
• Christopher Ford
• Chris McKenna
• Erik Sommers

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