Every superhero-origin movie consists of three parts, or acts.
The first part is called the pledge, the movie shows us someone ordinary.
The second act is called the turn, we see the ordinary person become something extraordinary i.e. gain powers.
Let’s delve slightly deeper into the dynamic of the second act, and how Into The Spider-Verse delayed ‘the turn’ to deliver a sequence for the ages.
In virtually every superhero origin movie, there comes a moment in the first act where our hero flaunts the full extent of his powers.
It usually comes in concert with the ‘suit-up’ sequence – a scene where our hero chews bubble-gum and kicks ass in his swanky new getup.
It’s almost always a rewarding moment for viewers. Think Peter’s first swing around Manhattan in his new suit in Spider-Man. Or Tony Stark’s first time suiting up as Iron Man and saving the villagers in Iron Man.
It’s a sequence that exists in every origin story. And it’s immensely satisfying.
That sequence exists in Into The Spider-Verse as well. But with a few added wrinkles.
Because the film has multiple Spider-Men, it had the luxury to delay this particular sequence late into the third act, and in doing so, the filmmakers turned it into something extraordinary.
We see Miles struggle with his powers throughout the movie. He’s not sure of his powers; he’s not sure of who he is.
His relationship with his dad is slightly fraught. His relationship with his uncle ends in tears. His new friends don’t trust him. And Miles feels he’s let down the one friend who does – Peter B. Parker.
In essence, the first two acts of Into The Spider-Verse is an extended ‘pledge.’ Despite being granted powers, Miles is still ‘ordinary.’ He’s still failing, he’s still falling.
In fact, he’s falling for the entire duration of the movie.
And that is what makes his rise so incredibly satisfying.
Miles’ ‘suit-up’ sequence is a wonder. First, it is scored by speeches from Miles’ dad and uncle; the words Miles is remembering to find his confidence.
He then stands up, perfectly aligned with the suit. The suit finally fits.
He perches over the dazzling Manhattan night-sky, ready to take the leap of faith.
Miles lets go, and in doing so, he rises.
The animation here is out-of-this-world outstanding; it lends such fluidity and kineticism to Miles’ swinging, it feels like we are right with him at this moment.
And the music! Goodness, the music.
It is a scene that hasn’t lost its ability to inspire goosebumps. It is one of the finest scenes in all superhero movies.
I think it is Into The Spider-Verse’s crowning glory.
It is deeply satisfying. It is the movie's ‘Prestige.’
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