Is Spider-Man Brand New Day Any Good

Theater First-Impressions (Opening Moments)

The video is a first-impressions review from someone who just got back from Spider-Man: Brand New Day. They start by bragging about how packed the theater was.

They couldn’t find parking, ended up parked far away, and only had front-row seats left. They jokingly describe it as a “swamp ass throne,” facing straight up—like they were about to be abducted by aliens.

Overall Take: Good, But Not “Best Ever”

They ask whether the movie is any good and answer “yes,” explaining that it’s being compared heavily to Spider-Man 2.

At the same time, they push back on the hype: it’s not their personal pick for the best Spider-Man movie ever, though they call it a very strong entry.

Main Plot Themes (Spoilers, Kept Vague)

• Peter Parker is emotionally wrecked after No Way Home, especially from isolating himself to protect the people he cares about.
• That loneliness shifts him psychologically—his “spider” side escalates, and he gains new power boosts.
• Organic web-shooting is a standout hype moment they love (they call it “super hype”).

Big Standout: The Movie Doesn’t Fix MJ Instantly

The reviewer emphasizes that the film does not take the easy route of reuniting Peter with MJ and restoring their old relationship right away.

• MJ is placed under protection of Frank Castle (Punisher).
• Peter steps away while a note explains what’s going on.

The emotional beat doesn’t land as a guaranteed “MJ remembers and falls back in love.” Instead, MJ reads the note and reacts realistically: she doesn’t have those memories, so she doesn’t automatically reciprocate.

The reviewer praises this as respecting the weight of what happened previously—while still leaving the door open for reconnection later.

Comedy and Chemistry: Spider-Man + Punisher

They say the Punisher shows up bigger than expected, but it’s a “neutered” version compared to Jon Bernthal’s TV portrayal.

• The film doesn’t lean into a grim, character-pure Punisher vibe.
• Instead, it uses Punisher like a buddy-cop foil for Spider-Man—bickering and comic-book-style banter.

They believe this chemistry drives much of the movie’s humor: funny without being obnoxious.

Where the Movie Drifts (Critiques)

Hulk Inclusion Feels Unnecessary

• They argue the film brings in Bruce Banner and Hulk mostly for spectacle.
• Spider-Man fights Hulk, and Punisher even participates—felt a bit silly to them.
• They also note Hulk is quickly sidelined: he appears only a couple times and then gets forgotten, making his narrative purpose feel weak even if the fight looks good.

Jean Grey Doesn’t Fully Land

• Sadie Sink is praised as solid, and Jean’s motivations are explained (possession/hopping between people, chasing “V-Max,” connection to her kidnapped sister, and Damage Control).
• However, the reviewer finds the emotional payoff and how Jean’s mind-journeys are handled inconsistent.
• They feel Peter’s mind experience is the one that “hits,” while other characters get treated more like material for jokes than meaningful echoes of Jean’s losses.

Positive: Surprisingly Self-Contained

One of their strongest praises is that the movie feels not like MCU homework for the next blockbuster.

• Less sequel/expansion padding, more contained story logic.
• It still sets up future threads, but mostly focuses on what’s happening now.
• They also like the localized threat—street-level New York stakes instead of immediate apocalyptic MCU escalation.

Tone and Ending

They conclude it’s a really good Spider-Man movie—“they cooked”—even if it isn’t their personal #1.

They end with a box office wink: based on the packed theater, they think it could have a massive opening weekend.

Notable Personalities Mentioned

• Peter Parker / Spider-Man (Tom Holland referenced)
• MJ
• Frank Castle / Punisher (Jon Bernthal referenced)
• Bruce Banner / Hulk (Hulk appears)
• Jean Grey (played by Sadie Sink)
• Aunt May
• New Avengers (brief cameo-like roles)