[Review] A lonely, grown-up Spidey delivers thrilling action in 'Spider-Man: Brand New Day'

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The cheerful Spider-Man has grown up. Five years after 'Spider-Man: No Way Home,' Spider-Man returns once again. Peter Parker (played by Tom Holland), who was once a high school student, is now an adult.

The film 'Spider-Man: Brand New Day' is an action blockbuster in which Peter Parker, forgotten by everyone due to the events of 'Spider-Man: No Way Home,' faces mysterious enemies who remember his true identity and gains uncontrollable powers through DNA mutation, plunging him into deeper chaos as he fights new threats to protect those he holds dear.

Tom Holland's fourth Spider-Man film, released after 2017's 'Spider-Man: Homecoming,' 2019's 'Spider-Man: Far From Home,' and 2021's 'Spider-Man: No Way Home,' portrays Peter Parker living in loneliness and being forgotten by everyone he loves. Tom Holland's 'Spider-Man' has become a beloved steady seller, drawing a cumulative total of 22.82 million viewers domestically.

Tom Holland's 'Spider-Man,' which captivated theaters across South Korea, is fun once again this time.

This series depicts the story after people around the world have forgotten 'Peter Parker.' It shows Peter Parker, whose past relationships and life have been reset, embarking on a true journey of independence. Having lost his aunt and made choices to protect those he loves, the adult Peter Parker, now living alone in solitude, captivates audiences with a different portrayal than previous installments.

Having lost family, friends, and allies alike, Peter Parker continues to live by striving even harder to uphold justice as a kind neighbor. This film portrays his growth through various events, making new friends, and approaching existing friends and loved ones in new ways.

In particular, his struggle with identity within the duality of being both an individual named Peter Parker and the destined superhero Spider-Man strikes universal emotions and delivers moving moments. Once beloved as a naive hero, he has now become an adult who contemplates deeply and sacrifices for others. His portrayal—yearning for love and human connection yet enduring everything to live for justice and peace—is fresh and new.

Above all, the action is exhilarating. Scenes of Spider-Man soaring through New York City with his signature style and confronting enemies with even greater strength provide a thrilling spectacle.

The scale of the action is also grand. Mark Ruffalo, who plays Hulk, makes an appearance, while Sadie Sink, familiar to Korean audiences for her role in Netflix's 'Stranger Things' series, appears in a powerful performance that adds further excitement. The poignant romance between Tom Holland and Zendaya, now his real-life spouse, offers another layer of enjoyment.

Especially recommended is the ScreenX version, which allows viewers to enjoy the action even more vividly and joyfully as the screen expands to both sides and the ceiling whenever action unfolds.

It remains to be seen how many audiences 'Spider-Man: Brand New Day' will draw to theaters this summer upon its return.

Released on July 29. Running time: 145 minutes. Rated for ages 12 and up.

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