Spider-Man Homecoming

I was skeptical about seeing yet another reboot of a classic comic book character.  I mean, we all know he gets bitten by a spider and fights crime; what more is there to tell, right?  Well was I pleasantly surprised!!  This new Spider-man is highly entertaining and extremely funny.  In fact, I laughed more during this movie than I have at so called comedies like Baywatch!  ( Chris Evans’ Captain America shows up in several hilarious PSAs).   Tom Holland makes the perfect awkward teenage super hero, trying desperately to be an Avenger but not quite measuring up.  Robert Downey Jr. appears through out and even makes an appearance as Iron Man.  What I appreciated about Michael Keaton is he did not camp it up as the Vulture.   In fact, his portrayal was one of the most believable villains that I have seen in these kind of movies.  There is not as much action as in other Spider-man movies but that is a good thing.   Characters and plot drive the story rather than CGI effects.  Don’t get me wrong, the special effects are impressive, but do not take front and center.  I also loved Jennifer Connolly’s unseen role as Karen, the artificial intelligence who helps Spider-Man navigate the intricacies of his new high-tech suit.  If you go see ‘Spider-Man Homecoming’, and I think you should, stay to the very end of the credits-the very end.  Your patience will be rewarded.