‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’ Is a Superhero Movie for Yearners
Spider-Man: Brand New Day remembers what the comics have always been about—a man who keeps getting back up, even at his lowest. If you are looking for a typical superhero flick, hitting action beats and cameos and not much else, look elsewhere.
Brand New Day, which hits theaters July 31, is a deeply emotional, more mature Spider-Man film than anything in the “Home” trilogy. The characters have grown up, Ned and MJ have moved on, and Peter Parker is trying to make his way in the world alone—a difficult feat with or without superpowers.
The movie speaks to the current moment on multiple levels. The age of connection is also the age of isolation, and the themes of loneliness and longing for genuine connection resonate in an era where relationships are mediated by screens.
On another level, the movie parallels our cultural struggle with AI. It’s easier...
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