SPIDER-MAN: FAR FROM HOME

The official end of Phase 3 for the MCU went out with a bang. This is a very worthy follow-up to 2017's SPIDER-MAN: HOMECOMING. I really enjoyed Jake Gyllenhaal's performance as Quentin Beck/Mysterio. His charisma oozes through every scene he's in. Zendaya is a good Mary Jane, but after 2 movies, I'm still unsure how I feel about her "awkward" take on the character. The movie is probably best served when Peter and Ned (Jacob Batalon) are bantering back-and-forth (or Peter and Happy for that matter). The movie clocks in at a little over 2 hours but it doesn't drag and the pacing and action keep you entertained throughout. Just as good, if not better than HOMECOMING. 7/10