![Image](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/M/MV5BNTA0YWQ3ODUtNzYxMy00M2NmLTgwODUtMjMyN2ZiNWFkODFjXkEyXkFqcGdeQXVyMTE0MzQwMjgz._V1_QL75_UY281_CR18,0,500,281_.jpg)
The first reactions to Marvel’s Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse have climbed to the web that is Twitter and they are just as fantastic as Spidey fans could hope for. While praise has been slung onto the storytelling, humor and character development, it’s the visuals that have truly dazzled moviegoers and built the most hype, with viewers saying it somehow one-ups those of 2018’s Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse.
#SpiderMan #AcrossTheSpiderVerse defies its high expectations to spin a visually stunning next chapter that swings and soars. There’s a comforting resonating coming-of-age story that pairs well w/ the eye popping animation, music, darkness, and meta-humor. Absolutely Phenomenal pic.twitter.com/C0OjfqO03w
— Michael Lee (@IamMichaelJLee) May 25, 2023
Spider-Man: Into The Spider-Verse raised the bar with its unique animation style & way of storytelling. Minds were blown when it was released & fans thought there was no way it could be topped.
#SpiderMan #AcrossTheSpiderVerse defies its high expectations to spin a visually stunning next chapter that swings and soars. There’s a comforting resonating coming-of-age story that pairs well w/ the eye popping animation, music, darkness, and meta-humor. Absolutely Phenomenal pic.twitter.com/C0OjfqO03w
— Michael Lee (@IamMichaelJLee) May 25, 2023
Spider-Man: Into The Spider-Verse raised the bar with its unique animation style & way of storytelling. Minds were blown when it was released & fans thought there was no way it could be topped.
- 5/25/2023
- by Mathew Plale
- JoBlo.com
The first public screenings of “Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse” were held Wednesday night, which means we’re now also seeing the first public reactions to the film.
And in case you had any doubts, praise for the animated film, the first sequel to 2018’s “Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse,” is effusive. Just shy, in fact, of universally acclaimed by the people who saw it.
“One step above Masterpiece. It’s an actual work of art,” writes Sean O’Connell of Cinemablend.
Reel Blend co-host Jame Hamilton says it’s “darker, more powerful and better in every way” than its predecessor.
TheWrap’s Drew Taylor calls it “a stunning achievement”. Yes, it’s” that is “visually dazzling,” but adds that “the movie’s real superpower is its emotional depth and its beautiful, melancholic tone.”
Also Read:
‘Across the Spider-Verse’ Trailer Remade With Lego by Teen Fan, and Phil Lord Loves It (Video)
And...
And in case you had any doubts, praise for the animated film, the first sequel to 2018’s “Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse,” is effusive. Just shy, in fact, of universally acclaimed by the people who saw it.
“One step above Masterpiece. It’s an actual work of art,” writes Sean O’Connell of Cinemablend.
Reel Blend co-host Jame Hamilton says it’s “darker, more powerful and better in every way” than its predecessor.
TheWrap’s Drew Taylor calls it “a stunning achievement”. Yes, it’s” that is “visually dazzling,” but adds that “the movie’s real superpower is its emotional depth and its beautiful, melancholic tone.”
Also Read:
‘Across the Spider-Verse’ Trailer Remade With Lego by Teen Fan, and Phil Lord Loves It (Video)
And...
- 5/25/2023
- by Ross A. Lincoln and Mason Bissada
- The Wrap
![Image](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/M/MV5BMzhiYjJmODAtOWEwMy00MDE4LWIyNGMtYTE2NzEwOWZmNDUzXkEyXkFqcGdeQXVyMTE0MzQwMjgz._V1_QL75_UY281_CR86,0,500,281_.jpg)
The first reactions are in for “Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse,” with critics and journalists saying the film is “an actual work of art” while also “darker and sadder” than expected.
The long-awaited sequel to 2018’s highly successful animated adventure “Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse,” “Across the Spider-Verse” picks up over a year after the events of the first film. Miles Morales/ Spider-Man (Shameik Moore) is approached by Gwen Stacy/ Spider-Woman (Hailee Steinfeld) to help her complete a mission that will save every universe from supervillain the Spot (Jason Schwartzman). Together, Miles and Gwen travel through the Multiverse, where they encounter the Spider-Society, led by Miguel O’Hara (Oscar Isaac).
CinemaBlend managing editor Sean O’Connell wrote on Twitter that the film “lives one step above Masterpiece. It’s an actual work of art. Every frame deserves to be hung in a museum. The jokes and nods to Spidey lore are perfect.”
Ok.
The long-awaited sequel to 2018’s highly successful animated adventure “Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse,” “Across the Spider-Verse” picks up over a year after the events of the first film. Miles Morales/ Spider-Man (Shameik Moore) is approached by Gwen Stacy/ Spider-Woman (Hailee Steinfeld) to help her complete a mission that will save every universe from supervillain the Spot (Jason Schwartzman). Together, Miles and Gwen travel through the Multiverse, where they encounter the Spider-Society, led by Miguel O’Hara (Oscar Isaac).
CinemaBlend managing editor Sean O’Connell wrote on Twitter that the film “lives one step above Masterpiece. It’s an actual work of art. Every frame deserves to be hung in a museum. The jokes and nods to Spidey lore are perfect.”
Ok.
- 5/25/2023
- by Ellise Shafer
- Variety Film + TV
Tom Cruise stars in the global phenomenon Top Gun: Maverick, The #1 film of 2022, with over 1.4 billion at the global box office, and the highest grossing film of the producer/actor’s acclaimed career. Hailed as “spectacular”, “breathtaking” and “jaw-dropping” Top Gun: Maverick is available on 4K Ultra HD + Blu-ray SteelBook®, 4K Ultra HD, Blu-ray, DVD and Digital now! To celebrate, we’re giving away 3 copies of Top Gun: Maverick on Blu-ray. Enter now for a chance to win!
After more than 30 years of service as a top naval aviator, Pete “Maverick” Mitchell (Tom Cruise) is where he belongs, pushing the envelope as a courageous test pilot. Yet, Maverick must confront the ghosts of his past when he returns to Top Gun to train a group of elite graduates and comes face-to-face with Lt. Bradshaw (Miles Teller), the son of his former wingman, “Goose”. Bitter rivalries ignite as the pilots prepare for a specialised mission,...
After more than 30 years of service as a top naval aviator, Pete “Maverick” Mitchell (Tom Cruise) is where he belongs, pushing the envelope as a courageous test pilot. Yet, Maverick must confront the ghosts of his past when he returns to Top Gun to train a group of elite graduates and comes face-to-face with Lt. Bradshaw (Miles Teller), the son of his former wingman, “Goose”. Bitter rivalries ignite as the pilots prepare for a specialised mission,...
- 11/7/2022
- by Competitions
- HeyUGuys.co.uk
![Image](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/M/MV5BN2E4NjI5MTItZDc2Ni00MjMwLTgxMTAtYjVlZTU3M2I0ZTIxXkEyXkFqcGdeQXVyMTE0MzQwMjgz._V1_QL75_UX140_CR0,0,140,140_.jpg)
![Image](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/M/MV5BN2E4NjI5MTItZDc2Ni00MjMwLTgxMTAtYjVlZTU3M2I0ZTIxXkEyXkFqcGdeQXVyMTE0MzQwMjgz._V1_QL75_UX140_CR0,0,140,140_.jpg)
If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, Rolling Stone may receive an affiliate commission.
Turning Red, Pixar’s latest animated coming-of-age film about a Chinese-Canadian middle school girl who unexpectedly inherits the ability to turn into a giant red panda, has gone viral in the short time since it dropped on Disney+ — but not for the reasons you might expect.
The film is set in the early 2000s, and centers around Mei, a 13-year-old Toronto teen with a loyal group of girlfriends...
Turning Red, Pixar’s latest animated coming-of-age film about a Chinese-Canadian middle school girl who unexpectedly inherits the ability to turn into a giant red panda, has gone viral in the short time since it dropped on Disney+ — but not for the reasons you might expect.
The film is set in the early 2000s, and centers around Mei, a 13-year-old Toronto teen with a loyal group of girlfriends...
- 3/18/2022
- by Sage Anderson
- Rollingstone.com
![Image](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/M/MV5BYWFmNDc2NWYtMDJkNy00MThhLTkwYjktMGYwOGE5Y2E1NzlhXkEyXkFqcGdeQXVyMTE0MzQwMjgz._V1_QL75_UX500_CR0,26,500,281_.jpg)
The Critics Choice Association has announced the winners of the 2nd annual Critics Choice Super Awards, which honors the greatest achievements in genre storytelling across television and film.
“It’s an honor to showcase these incredible accomplishments in Horror, Sci-Fi, Fantasy, and Comic Book films and television. The Super Awards will proudly continue to shine a brighter light on the talented people telling stories in these fields,” Critics Choice Super Awards branch president Sean O’Connell said in a statement.
In the television categories, “Squid Game” and “Wandavision” led the winners, earning three awards each. “Squid Game” swept the action categories, taking home the best action series trophy alongside individual honors for actors Lee Jung-jae and HoYeon Jung. “Wandavision” won best superhero series, and Elizabeth Olsen and Kathryn Hahn both received awards for best lead and best villain. “Station Eleven” and “Yellowjackets” closely followed with two awards each, while “Loki,” “Snowpiercer...
“It’s an honor to showcase these incredible accomplishments in Horror, Sci-Fi, Fantasy, and Comic Book films and television. The Super Awards will proudly continue to shine a brighter light on the talented people telling stories in these fields,” Critics Choice Super Awards branch president Sean O’Connell said in a statement.
In the television categories, “Squid Game” and “Wandavision” led the winners, earning three awards each. “Squid Game” swept the action categories, taking home the best action series trophy alongside individual honors for actors Lee Jung-jae and HoYeon Jung. “Wandavision” won best superhero series, and Elizabeth Olsen and Kathryn Hahn both received awards for best lead and best villain. “Station Eleven” and “Yellowjackets” closely followed with two awards each, while “Loki,” “Snowpiercer...
- 3/17/2022
- by Wilson Chapman, Sasha Urban and Wyatte Grantham-Philips
- Variety Film + TV
![Image](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/M/MV5BNGE2NDdkMzUtZmE3NS00NjZkLTgxNDctOWJmNTI4ODg0NjU1XkEyXkFqcGdeQXVyMTE0MzQwMjgz._V1_QL75_UX500_CR0,0,500,281_.jpg)
Sony’s Spider-Man: No Way Home snared a leading three trophies including Best Superhero Movie at the second annual Critics Choice Super Awards, which were announced today. Netflix’s Squid Game and Disney+’s WandaVision topped the TV field with three wins each. See the full winners list below.
The awards celebrate the year’s most popular movies and TV shows spanning the superhero, sci-fi/fantasy, horror, and action genres.
“This year’s slate of Critics Choice Super Awards nominees and winners represents the absolute best in genre storytelling,” said Sean O’Connell, Critics Choice Super Awards Branch President. “It’s an honor to showcase these incredible accomplishments in horror, sci-fi, fantasy and comic book films and television.”
Here are the winners of the second annual Critics Choice Super Awards:
Film
Best Action Movie
No Time to Die (United Artists)
Best Actor In An Action Movie
Daniel Craig – No Time to Die...
The awards celebrate the year’s most popular movies and TV shows spanning the superhero, sci-fi/fantasy, horror, and action genres.
“This year’s slate of Critics Choice Super Awards nominees and winners represents the absolute best in genre storytelling,” said Sean O’Connell, Critics Choice Super Awards Branch President. “It’s an honor to showcase these incredible accomplishments in horror, sci-fi, fantasy and comic book films and television.”
Here are the winners of the second annual Critics Choice Super Awards:
Film
Best Action Movie
No Time to Die (United Artists)
Best Actor In An Action Movie
Daniel Craig – No Time to Die...
- 3/17/2022
- by Erik Pedersen
- Deadline Film + TV
![Image](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/M/MV5BN2MzODA3NTQtY2FkYi00MjdiLTk5ZDAtMmJkODYxNmFhY2NmXkEyXkFqcGdeQXVyMTE0MzQwMjgz._V1_QL75_UY281_CR11,0,500,281_.jpg)
The cast and filmmakers behind Disney/Pixar’s upcoming animated feature “Turning Red” have spoken out to tout its universal coming-of-age themes after a review posted by outlet CinemaBlend on Tuesday generated online backlash. The review, written by the site’s managing director Sean O’Connell, was pulled by the outlet after press on social media took issue with the article for its perceived sexist and racist viewpoints.
The film, directed and co-written by Oscar winner Domee Shi, centers on a 13-year-old girl named Mei Lee, who is torn between family loyalty and the chaos of puberty and the growing pains of middle school. Along the way, she routinely turns into a giant red panda.
“Throughout ‘Turning Red,’ Domee Shi and her co-screenwriter Julia Cho pepper in jokes and references that will speak directly to teenage girls, be it their bonds over sappy pop songs, or their heated lust for older teen dudes,...
The film, directed and co-written by Oscar winner Domee Shi, centers on a 13-year-old girl named Mei Lee, who is torn between family loyalty and the chaos of puberty and the growing pains of middle school. Along the way, she routinely turns into a giant red panda.
“Throughout ‘Turning Red,’ Domee Shi and her co-screenwriter Julia Cho pepper in jokes and references that will speak directly to teenage girls, be it their bonds over sappy pop songs, or their heated lust for older teen dudes,...
- 3/9/2022
- by Ryan Lattanzio
- Indiewire
![Image](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/M/MV5BYTM4YjFmMGEtNGRmMi00ODRlLTkxY2YtYWFiMmFmNDAwODMwXkEyXkFqcGdeQXVyMTE0MzQwMjgz._V1_QL75_UY281_CR23,0,500,281_.jpg)
“Turning Red” cast members spoke up in support of the new Pixar film and its universality following a controversial review for the animated movie that was published by CinemaBlend. The review was pulled offline after being called “sexist,” “racist” and more by members of the press. CinemaBlend managing director Sean O’Connell wrote the review, saying that the film’s appeal was limited because it’s set in the Asian community of Toronto.
“I recognized the humor in the film, but connected with none of it. By rooting ‘Turning Red’ very specifically in the Asian community of Toronto, the film legitimately feels like it was made for [director] Domee Shi’s friends and immediate family members,” O’Connell wrote in the since-pulled review. “Which is fine — but also, a tad limiting in its scope.”
O’Connell doubled down on his opinion of the film in a since-deleted tweet that accompanied his review.
“I recognized the humor in the film, but connected with none of it. By rooting ‘Turning Red’ very specifically in the Asian community of Toronto, the film legitimately feels like it was made for [director] Domee Shi’s friends and immediate family members,” O’Connell wrote in the since-pulled review. “Which is fine — but also, a tad limiting in its scope.”
O’Connell doubled down on his opinion of the film in a since-deleted tweet that accompanied his review.
- 3/9/2022
- by Zack Sharf
- Variety Film + TV
![Image](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/M/MV5BMGU2NzU0NzUtZmRhNC00OTM3LWEzNjktZDNjYTEzMTk0YzE1XkEyXkFqcGdeQXVyMTE0MzQwMjgz._V1_QL75_UX500_CR0,12,500,281_.jpg)
Zack Snyder is speaking out against accusations that his fanbase is “toxic” and that WarnerMedia’s decision to revive his director’s cut of “Justice League” for HBO Max is “a win for toxic fandom.” In an interview with “Release the Snyder Cut” author and CinemaBlend managing director Sean O’Connell, Snyder pushed back against claims criticizing his fanbase and suggested that people he is not allowed to name are responsible for constructing a dangerous narrative about his fans.
“I just think that’s sour grapes. There’s really no other way to say it,” Snyder said about his fans being labeled “toxic.” “We know the people who were the architects of that narrative, and it’s pretty obvious what their agenda is. Those are people that I’ve been held back from confronting, by wiser people in the room. Because I’d love to get at some of these characters.
“I just think that’s sour grapes. There’s really no other way to say it,” Snyder said about his fans being labeled “toxic.” “We know the people who were the architects of that narrative, and it’s pretty obvious what their agenda is. Those are people that I’ve been held back from confronting, by wiser people in the room. Because I’d love to get at some of these characters.
- 2/3/2021
- by Zack Sharf
- Indiewire
Kirsten Howard Jan 30, 2020
Harley Quinn leads her own movie with Birds of Prey, and the early reviews on social media are positive!
These days, DC movies are like a box of chocolates: you never know what you're gonna get. Also, it can be messy. Sometimes, there can more than one layer. Can I be candid? I already regret this analogy.
Much of the recent Warner Bros/DC live-action output has been all over the shop, with the studio once again trying to find their feet in a Marvel-heavy cinematic landscape. Suicide Squad (2016) was a disappointment for most, Wonder Woman (2017) did surprisingly well, Justice League (2017) staggered onto screens after a ton of behind the scenes problems, Aquaman (2018) cashed in more than a billion dollars at the global box office despite some middling reviews, and Shazam! (2019) got a solid thumbs up across the board. Meanwhile, Joker lived in its own version of Gotham past,...
Harley Quinn leads her own movie with Birds of Prey, and the early reviews on social media are positive!
These days, DC movies are like a box of chocolates: you never know what you're gonna get. Also, it can be messy. Sometimes, there can more than one layer. Can I be candid? I already regret this analogy.
Much of the recent Warner Bros/DC live-action output has been all over the shop, with the studio once again trying to find their feet in a Marvel-heavy cinematic landscape. Suicide Squad (2016) was a disappointment for most, Wonder Woman (2017) did surprisingly well, Justice League (2017) staggered onto screens after a ton of behind the scenes problems, Aquaman (2018) cashed in more than a billion dollars at the global box office despite some middling reviews, and Shazam! (2019) got a solid thumbs up across the board. Meanwhile, Joker lived in its own version of Gotham past,...
- 1/30/2020
- Den of Geek
Kirsten Howard Aug 21, 2019
Director Andy Muschietti goes for broke as the lengthy sequel leaves critics with plenty to argue about.
It Chapter Two will probably make a lot of money. People who enjoyed the first one - and there are a lot of them, as It made $700 million+ globally, making it the highest-grossing horror movie of all time - are likely to want to see the sequel, which will close out the decades-long story of the Losers' Club vs. Pennywise the Dancing Clown.
Stephen King's book had been previously adapted in 1990, with Tim Curry turning in an iconic performance as Pennywise, and initially there was some uncertainty as to whether a fresh, CG-heavy take was going to be a winner, but the first film successfully swept into cinemas in the later months of 2017, collecting positive reviews, awards, and our cash, ensuring that King's story would be back on the...
Director Andy Muschietti goes for broke as the lengthy sequel leaves critics with plenty to argue about.
It Chapter Two will probably make a lot of money. People who enjoyed the first one - and there are a lot of them, as It made $700 million+ globally, making it the highest-grossing horror movie of all time - are likely to want to see the sequel, which will close out the decades-long story of the Losers' Club vs. Pennywise the Dancing Clown.
Stephen King's book had been previously adapted in 1990, with Tim Curry turning in an iconic performance as Pennywise, and initially there was some uncertainty as to whether a fresh, CG-heavy take was going to be a winner, but the first film successfully swept into cinemas in the later months of 2017, collecting positive reviews, awards, and our cash, ensuring that King's story would be back on the...
- 8/21/2019
- Den of Geek
We're exactly seven days away from the release of The Amazing Spider-Man. All week long, Sony will be releasing these comic book promotional panels counting down to July 3 when the film hits theaters. We kicked off the countdown yesterday with the first three panels (the countdown began on Saturday). Today, all eyes are on Capt. Stacey played by Denis Leary. Click the image below for a larger, readable version. But that's not all. Our resident Spidey fanatic Sean O'Connell posted up five important things learned from the cast during a recent interview. We'll warn you now that the post contains potential spoilers, but you'll find out how often Andrew Garfield removes the mask and his thoughts on what the mask represents, Emma Stone's thoughts on Gwen...
Read More
Read Comments...
Read More
Read Comments...
- 6/26/2012
- by affiliates@fandango.com
- Fandango
IMDb.com, Inc. takes no responsibility for the content or accuracy of the above news articles, Tweets, or blog posts. This content is published for the entertainment of our users only. The news articles, Tweets, and blog posts do not represent IMDb's opinions nor can we guarantee that the reporting therein is completely factual. Please visit the source responsible for the item in question to report any concerns you may have regarding content or accuracy.