Spider-Man Homecoming; Such a Messed up Film!

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Spider-Man Homecoming; Such a Messed up Film!

Just watched Spider-Man Homecoming, and I've got to say... I'm glad Sony is taking Spidey back. This had a glaring black hole of lousiness that bugged me so much.

In short--all the men are idiots and weak. Except for this guy.

He's here to raise today's boys. Or kill everyone. Whatever needed.
He's here to raise today's boys. Or kill everyone. Whatever needed.

Yup. Bad guy who wanted to cause mass casualties for fame and fortune and power? Sure. And the only non sorry excuse for a man in the movie. The only actual male role model for Spidey or anyone watching the film. The only male character who does a good job of being calm, confident, mature, ambitious... anything.

Think back. Yes, literally every female character we met besides Janice (who really doesn't count as much of a character) was fairly strong, smart, calm, collected, confident.

Aside from being not nearly as hot in the film she definitely was a pretty strong character with her act together
Aside from being not nearly as hot in the film she definitely was a pretty strong character with her act together
Busy trying to keep Spider-Man's act together and keep her flings from catching feelings on her
Busy trying to keep Spider-Man's act together and keep her flings from catching feelings on her
A calm, confident, veteran soldier.
A calm, confident, veteran soldier.
Even this twerp does a good job of keeping it together even in the face of death.
Even this twerp does a good job of keeping it together even in the face of death.

Now. Let's compare.

An obese idiot comedy figure. Okay...
An obese idiot comedy figure. Okay...
Another overweight comedy figure who professes his love for Aunt May, only to be told he's just a fling and they're friends.
Another overweight comedy figure who professes his love for Aunt May, only to be told he's just a fling and they're friends.
Spider-Man Homecoming; Such a Messed up Film!
Former Spy. Now relies on kids for help. Gets totally duped by villain. Thinks a construction zone is Interpool.
The two professors. Nerdy comedians.
The two professors. Nerdy comedians.
And don't get me started on him
And don't get me started on him

Think about that. In this superhero movie, in this age of equality, "progressive" now means "all women are strong and the only strong male role model is the villain."

Aren't you glad we're becoming so diverse and progressive?
Aren't you glad we're becoming so diverse and progressive?
Spider-Man Homecoming; Such a Messed up Film!
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