Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse (2018)
"Teen Miles Morales becomes the Spider-Man of his universe, and must join with five spider-powered individuals from other dimensions to stop a threat for all realities."
What is so great about this movie is that it's so easy to get into. You don't really have to be a Spiderman fan to appreciate the art, animation, and story. It's also a well written stand alone feature, so it's not like in the MCU where you gotta watch X, Y, and Z in order to understand A. And of course, given the title, it's a fun multiverse adventure. Of all the films and tv episodes that play around with the concept of parallels universes, Into the Spider-Verse must place in the top 10 at least.
This film won the Oscar for Best Animated Movie a couple years back. Just looking at the art style, it's easy to tell why. I'm not an artist or animator, so I cannot even describe in words how amazing the animation is, story aside. I especially love it when they incorporate the different art styles with the characters Spider Ham, Spider Noir, and Peni Parker. And the final battle is, shall I say, eye candy? I can't explain, please go see for yourself.
Now the story hits home for many when it comes to Miles Morales. While all the other Spiderman variants were mostly developed with complete origin stories, this film itself was an origin tale for Miles. Miles is a very relatable character. I know a few people out there that relate to his ethnic background and upbringing. But even past that, he is a kid trying to find his own way, which everyone can relate to. His coming-of-age story is something kids can learn from and that adults can appreciate. I recommend Into the Spiderverse to literally everyone. We can all gain something by watching this movie.
My Rating: ★★★★★★★★★☆