【Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse】You can save yourself

Vivian 2022-04-23 07:01:15

Justice lost to evil, how dangerous the world is

This is a masterpiece that was born out of nowhere and caused huge waves in the animation industry. It is a masterpiece that all animators who pursue the ultimate picture cannot achieve. In each frame of the picture, there is a dazzling universe, passionate colors, The unrestrained lines show firepower in terms of beauty, as if to tell everyone that animation can still be played like this.

Aside from the impact on the screen, this film directly gave everyone a heavy blow at the beginning: the Spider-Man who saved the world died in the hands of the villain, who wore a bright red spider costume and shuttled through the reinforced concrete urban jungle. The guardian, the malicious messenger of justice who is resisting the city all the time, dying alone in the dark and cold underground factory, does it also imply that being a superhero is bright on the surface, but the death that follows you is never kind .

The hero’s bones are not yet cold, and the torch of inheritance has already fallen on the ignorant young Miles who is still trying to figure out what he wants to be. We won't be superheroes, we won't wear masks to save the world, but we still have to face the heavy blows of life, take on various responsibilities, and fight countless bloodless wars.

The world that can't keep up is too fast

At this time, Miles is in the stage of trying to keep up with the world, but the cruel world does not give patience. The harder he steps, the more he will be left behind; Ying's Noble Academy, you can't relax every second, you work hard, but others work harder, shuttle between classrooms, the knowledge that needs to be absorbed is surging like a flood, and you can only hold on tight when it is about to die. Live that tiny doodle hobby and beg to get a moment of respite.

Life during the day may seem grand, youthful vibes in uniforms, playful restaurants, crowded corridors, but it's all so heavy for Miles, like all the fringe people who don't fit in the crowd. , always eager to escape from where he is, to escape from that strange vision and high expectations.

Deliberately choosing the wrong answer on the test paper may be a humble resistance. Since you cannot respond to the expectations of the world, it is better to destroy yourself in order to destroy those expectations.

There is always a place where you can be yourself

Here, the most important proposition of the whole film is brought out by the teacher for the first time: what do you want to be? (Expectation)

The current Miles is definitely unable to respond to this huge call. After all, the rhythm of life makes it impossible for him to think about his expectations about life, future, and dreams.

So, since you can't find peace in the daytime, let's escape into the night to seek solace!

Away from the crowd and noise, the deserted underground station has become the secret base of the teenagers and uncles. Here, all the restraints and rules are like the music emitted by the sound, beating and encouraging on the walls wantonly. Through the spray paint in his hand, Les said the answer that he wanted to say but couldn't find the words to describe it, and the frantic strokes seemed to respond to the study assignments in the classroom.

The final finishing touch of the graffiti is to use Miles' own figure as the central humanoid frame, expressing that he does not want to be anything, does not want to be defined, and does not want to be put into a certain frame.

The world is always hungry for answers, solutions, as if all problems could have a perfect and unique solution; but why do we need answers?

If everyone in the world is a firework of different colors, why should everyone be forced to bloom in the same sky? Those auspicious feathers dormant in colors, night sky, sweat, sunlight, and shadows are not what we are looking for Looking for a distance.

There is always someone who will understand your pain

Have we ever thought that the pain, loss, and despair we are suffering at this moment can be understood by someone, in a certain corner of the world, is there someone crying for the same reason as you?

Spider-Man from the parallel world responded to Miles' confusion. Each Spider-Man in the parallel universe has each carried a different cross and also lost some of the most important and beautiful things in life, so they passed through these They are connected through pain, and they have a common goal because of the same pain. Sometimes the belief that can unite each other is not necessarily a lofty ideal, but just pity each other and help each other through pain can also have a strong resonance.

And each of the different Spider-Man happens to reflect a certain value of life, and also indirectly affects Miles, letting him know what the life of a superhero will be like.

Shadow Spider-Man: The daily life of a superhero is a battlefield of fists to the flesh. If you want to punish the evil, you have to learn to be beaten, then get up, and be beaten again. The cycle of reincarnation can create a steel-like will.

Pig Man: Don't forget to keep a sense of humor while fighting evil, take it easy! You are saving the world!

Spider-Man: Even in the life of the sword, you must learn to deal with it gracefully, because the malice in this world will always make you very embarrassed in ways you can't imagine, so dance! We don't have to learn how to weather the storm, but we need to be able to dance in the rain.

Spider Mecha Warrior: The strength of the body must be matched with the excellence of the mind. The better a person's external ability is, the higher the emotional intelligence must be to control these forces, otherwise he is just a foolhardy fool.

Middle-aged Spider-Man: One day you will be messed up by life, out of shape, breaking up with the other half, losing family members and losing friends, falling to the bottom of the valley lower than the ground, these are not the worst , the worst thing is—even you start to believe that you can't get better, you can't stand up again.

The five Spider-Mans from the parallel world have brought Miles a little growth, but the key is that the step to take is ultimately up to you. Even if someone can understand your pain, you still have to rely on it if you want to stand up. own power!

Not falling, but rising

Miles once asked Peter "When will I know I'm ready to be Spider-Man?"

Peter replied, "You don't know, it's just the way it is, just take that one step, just that one step, and you'll be Spider-Man."

Miles saw the spider outfit on the shelf for the first time in the basement, like everyone was looking up to the distant dream, with awe, admiration, and even a little confusion, not sure if he deserved it. Great responsibility, doubt and fear follow.

Strong self-doubt gradually engulfed Miles' mind like asexual bacteria. Since the former Spider-Man took over the legacy of guarding the city, he has not been able to breathe for a moment. Fear and confusion are like an overwhelming spider web cover. Live this panicked teenager.

No one is born ready, and no one can know when their breakthrough point will be. The accumulation of energy for change is slow, and everyone in the world has learned from the setbacks and sufferings in daily life. The power that emerges from the cocoon gathered bit by bit.

Pushed to the limit, deep into the corner, is when the bottom rebounds.

When Miles understood Peter's advice and understood that being Spider-Man was just a matter of thought, from that moment on, everything fell into place automatically.

From looking up to looking at the spider outfit, it symbolizes that Miles has fully understood what he is carrying in his mind, and is willing to take on the heavy responsibilities that follow. When he began to risk losing everything he had in exchange for all possible gains He's already Spider-Man.

What follows is a series of splices that echo the mood of a fledgling superhero; jumping down from a high-rise building, seemingly falling, but actually rising; operating the unfamiliar spider silk, although staggering but not losing faith, staggering in The city swings fearlessly; on a night of thunder and drizzle, the city has just given birth to a hero that belongs to them.

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Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse quotes

  • Mary Jane: [mistaking Peter for a waiter] Hello.

    Peter B. Parker: Oh, wow.

    Mary Jane: Um, I just wondered if we could have some more bread at table twelve.

    Peter B. Parker: Yeah! I'm just, I'm really sorry...

    Mary Jane: Oh, don't be sorry. It's just bread.

    Peter B. Parker: No, I wasn't there for you when you needed me.

    Mary Jane: Mmm-hmm...

    Peter B. Parker: And I didn't even try.

    Mary Jane: That's fine. I should really get going...

    Peter B. Parker: I know I could do better if I just had another chance to give you... the bread that you deserve.

    Mary Jane: Are you okay?

    Gwen Stacy: Ma'am, we'll take care of that bread right now.

    Mary Jane: It's been nice, uh, talking to you.

    Peter B. Parker: For you they should fill this place up with fresh bread.

    Gwen Stacy: [to Peter] You all right, man?

    Peter B. Parker: Yeah, totally.

    Gwen Stacy: Okay, good, 'cause we are not getting any bread.

  • [first lines]

    Peter Parker: [narrating] All right, let's do this one last time. My name is Peter Parker. I was bitten by a radioactive spider, and for ten years I've been the one and only Spider-Man. I'm pretty sure you know the rest. I saved a bunch of people, fell in love, saved the city, and then I saved the city again... and again and again and again. And I, uh... I did this.

    [shot of Spidey doing the emo dance from "Spider-Man 3"]

    Peter Parker: We don't really talk about this. Look, I'm a comic book, I'm a cereal, did a Christmas album. I have an excellent theme song. And a so-so popsicle. I mean, I've looked worse. But after everything, I still love being Spider-Man. I mean, who wouldn't? So no matter how many hits I take, I always find a way to come back. Because the only thing standing between this city and oblivion is me. There's only one Spider-Man. And you're looking at him.