Into the Spider-Verse combines design and storytelling to create a new perspective on superhero films through what is sure to be a timeless classic for years to come.

Into the Spider-Verse follows Miles Morales, originally from the Ultimate Marvel series, as he becomes Spider-Man. The villain, Wilson Fisk, tries to open a portal to another dimension through a collider under Brooklyn. Multiple versions of Spider-Man are brought into the universe, all seeking to return home. They make that their goal alongside shutting off the machine to save Miles’ universe.

The diversity present in the story is done in a perfect way that doesn’t preach to inclusivity. “[Spider-Verse] accomplishes this without awkwardness, preening or preaching. It’s a movie for everyone,” said A. O. Scott in his New York Times review of the movie.

While the story itself is a little cliche, the dialogue elevates its appeal, with a natural and clean feel. The humor comes naturally and each humorous scene or line fits the character that it involves. The dialogue is also used to portray the tone of certain scenes in a way that most movies fail to produce.

One example of the strong dialogue from the movie is a line spoken by Peter Parker to Morales. Where Parker said,“One thing I know for sure: don’t do it like me. Do it like you.”

The story combines many moments with a soundtrack that fits the mood. With powerful songs by artists such as Post Malone, DJ Khalid, Blackway, and The Notorious B.I.G., the soundtrack supports the setting and its characters, especially Morales. Each song is deliberately made to represent the feeling of the scene perfectly and boosts the movie beyond just the plot and dialogue.

The art and graphics of the movie make an amazing movie even better. Each frame seems to be deliberately made with some purpose toward the story. The representation of certain characters and elements, including the designs of characters and their movement, are represented through abstract ways that work well with the story.

One thing that could have possibly been improved in the movie was the storyline itself. It shows normal issues that are usually represented, but the overlay of the Spider-Man story gives a fresh take on these and makes them feel less invasive than they are in a lot of other movies.

In my opinion, the movie is definitely worth seeing and is one of the best things that you could see in theaters currently. It is family-friendly; anybody of any age could enjoy the power of the arts and the depth of the storytelling within Into the Spider-Verse.