Every Sony Marvel movie, including ‘Spider-Man’ and ‘Venom: The Last Dance,’ ranked.
October 25, 20240
Nicolas Cage as Ghost Rider in “Ghost Rider.”
Columbia Pictures
score: 63%
“Spider-Man 3” is the mediocre ending to Sam Raimi’s trilogy, starring Tobey Maguire as the titular hero. Although the film’s attempt to adapt the Venom storyline is admirable, it ultimately falls short.
It tries too hard to cram in Topher Grace as Eddie Brock/Venom, Harry Osborn (James Franco) as the new Green Goblin, and Thomas Haden Church as the Sandman. Plus, the climax rushes at breakneck speed to resolve everything, making the film a disappointing end to Raimi’s trilogy and Maguire’s time as Spider-Man.
8. “The Amazing Spider-Man”
Tom Holland as Spider-Man in “Spider-Man: Homecoming.”
Marvel/Sony
score: 95%
“Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse” is the follow-up to 2018’s “Into the Spider-Verse,” and sees Miles Morales (Shameik Moore) face the realization that he was never meant to get spider-powers. It’s crammed full of Easter eggs that nod to live-action “Spider-Man” movies and the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
The comic-inspired animation also makes each new dimension unique with different color palettes and musical cues. And that’s without mentioning the fiercely elegant fight scenes. But it’s Miles’ conviction that he’s meant to be a hero that really makes his story worth revisiting again and again.
2. “Spider-Man 2”
Miles Morales/Spider-Man (voiced by Shameik Moore) in “Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse.”
“Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse” hurls the audience into a multiverse story with numerous Spider-Men. But it does a fantastic job of weaving in a heartfelt, coming-of-age story about a young teenager, Miles Morales (Shameik Moore). He struggles to balance the weight of getting superpowers alongside the pressure of starting a school for talented students and making his parents proud.
Throw in its gorgeously unique animation style, and it’s easily the best Sony Marvel movie of the last two decades.
