Since the release of Avengers: Endgame. The deaths of many longstanding characters. The bittersweet joy of the ending of the Infinity Saga. Many had no idea where the Marvel Cinematic Universe was headed next but Spider-Man: Far From Home brought clarity to the situation.

Marvel’s marketing team did a fantastic job for this film, the trailers mirror what was the final product. Meaning that they provide a decent enough view of what is true yet it is still backwards.

The film tests mind-bending visuals in a way that is completely different to the rest of the MCU, even Doctor Strange (2016). Whilst trying my best to avoid spoilers, there is a sequence towards the end of the second act that really tests the fabric of reality. It was enough to leave anyone in the screening considering what actually exists within the world of Far From Home.

Tom Holland continues to provide an interpretation of the Spider-Man character that is so close to being perfect. His teen charm and exceptional delivery has endeared him to Marvel fans across the globe. He stays true to form in Far From Home.

This time round there is a LOT more interaction with the characters around Peter, as the story revolves around a European science trip. MJ, Betty, and Flash all getting bigger roles. Ned remains prominent and is exactly the same as he has been in the past. Absolutely hilarious.

Jake Gyllenhaal is really convincing a Mysterio. That’s all I’ll say on the character in order to avoid spoiling some big story beats, but if you know the comics well then you should know what to expect from Quentin Beck.

Sam Jackson returns as Nick Fury and is more of a dick than ever. There is a reason for this but you’ll have to stick around for the second credits scene. These two scenes see Marvel return to form after Endgame did not include anything after the credits rolled.

The first of the credit scenes has more of an impact on the MCU than the entire film. It is that cataclysmic. Promise. It brings an interesting parallel between Tony and Peter but it will be oh so different for 16-year-old Peter Parker to deal with the repercussions.

That isn’t even to take away from the film as a whole either. It is a fun and worthy successor to Endgame. No individual superhero could have followed up the biggest comic book event in cinematic history better than Spider-Man.

The story hits every beat you expect from a Marvel flick but it does throw in some very deep character work for Tom Holland’s Peter Parker and his surrounding cast. Jon Favreau’s Happy Hogan is a very big part of the story here and his budding romance takes over, especially as the kids reach London in the climax of the film.

There is no way this film does anywhere near Endgame numbers but it is a more than apt closer to Phase Three of the MCU. This sets up for an interesting future and that’s what we have to look forward to.