The La Mirada Library invites local teens to free popcorn and a movie at the library this Wednesday featuring the Marvel superhero film Spider-man Far From Home. Gather your friends and enjoy a special screening at the library generously sponsored by the Friends of the La Mirada Library.
Peter Parker’s relaxing European vacation takes an unexpected turn when Nick Fury shows up in his hotel room to recruit him for a mission. The world is in danger as four massive elemental creatures — each representing Earth, air, water, and fire — emerge from a hole torn in the universe. Parker soon finds himself donning the Spider-Man suit to help Fury and fellow superhero Mysterio stop the evil entities from wreaking havoc across the continent.
Sandie Angulo Chen, of Common Sense Media, states “Simultaneously humorous and heartfelt, entertaining and angsty, this action-packed sequel is an exploration of Peter Parker’s grief and moving on in a post-Endgame world. The movie focuses on 16-year-old Peter’s ongoing struggle to figure out his place as either the “friendly neighborhood Spider-Man” or the next Iron Man — i.e., superhero on a global scale. Holland is arguably the most comics-faithful version of Spidey, an awkward Queens teen who’s often unsure of himself. Still coming to grips with the death of Tony Stark, the dissolution of the Avengers, and the new normal in which some of his former peers are five years older while he’s still the same age, Peter craves normalcy and is more concerned with his growing feelings for MJ than answering a phone call from the intimidating Fury. Director Jon Watts, working from a script by Chris McKenna and Erik Sommers, creates a teen school-trip comedy (with veteran comedians J.B. Smoove and Martin Starr playing the teens’ science teacher chaperones) as the framing story for a much higher-concept superhero tale. Gyllenhaal is perfectly cast as Beck/Mysterio, a kind but enigmatic visitor from a parallel universe who seemingly instantly fills a much-needed mentor role in Peter’s life. Some of the battle scenes may be too dizzying and video game-like for some viewers, although that could appeal to younger audiences. The fight sequences are exciting, but what works best in this installment are the characterizations, the teen flick aspects, and the chemistry between Holland and Zendaya.”
Spider-man Far From Home was released in June 2019. The film’s gross box office revenue is over $1.1 billion. MPAA Rating: PG-13 for sci-fi action violence, some language, and brief suggestive comments. For teen grades 6-12.
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Source: La Mirada Library | Common Sense Media