Though I will admit, it was a pretty strong reaction. My viewpoint is more, "…Let's just see how the show itself plays out first."
Self-professed Wild Card who thinks cynicism isn't so bad.To talk about the animation again, this show isn't helped by arriving right after an animated show by the Distinguished Competition, Creature Commandos, which is very beautifully animated making detailed movements and backgrounds work smoothly.
Please remember that, ultimately, fictional works of entertainment are just that.Just the impression I was getting. I could well be wrong but I hope it's the case.
https://marvelcinematicuniverse.fandom.com/wiki/Harry_Osborn
Edited by CharlesPhipps on Jan 29th 2025 at 1:31:46 AM
Author of The Rules of Supervillainy, Cthulhu Armageddon, and United States of Monsters.Honestly, I agree that it's easier to get used to it.
There are some elements to the animation that surprised me, especially for a television 3D CGI series where noticeable concessions are made compared to theatrical offerings. There's some populated areas with some lively civilians, and small character details like Spidey's constantly emotive lenses or swaying.
I rationalize that there's an initial uncanny effect with the art direction choice for the 3DCG character models, and the naturalistic character animation (often compared to motion-capture or rotoscoping). The show uses intentionally bright and flat colors with textured black shadows, mimicking the comic inspirations and whatnot, alongside stylized character models. However, the movements is usually more "grounded", instead of being snappy like Spider-Man: Spider-Verse or other 2D action shows.
The closest recent example of Polygon Pictures doing this was their short for Love, Death & Robots. This contrasts their usual approach where "realistically looking projects with natural movement; cel-shaded shows with frame-stepping".
Speaking on X-Men '97, just as many people were complaining about that series' animation in the pre-release cycle as well. Not helping were some confusion on whether or not that show was fully 2D, fully 3DCG, or a mixture until we actually saw the show. I vividly remember some people referring to the pre-release clip of Storm and "Jean's" motherly discussion as "Flash-animated".
As far as I know, his voice actor is Cis, so I’m pretty sure that’s just how he looks.
He might be gay, though. You never know.
You’re Gonna Carry That Weight.Checked this out.
Despite all the deviations (and a random appearance by Dr. Strange), this more or less feels like another Spider-man retelling.
Had a lot of deep cuts character wise (didn't expect the Wizard, since he's usually a Fantastic Four guy). I'm gonna see how it all plays out.
Spidey's voice actor is still dumb for what he said, and that should have a reckoning, but I'm still checking this out.
One Strip! One Strip!- Queer Establishing Moment: Nico tries to encourage Peter after he finds out that he won't be able to date Pearl due to her dating Lonnie Lincoln.
Nico: Trust me, Pete, I was hoping it would be one of us.
Maybe it's the Homecoming energy of the Goth Girl best friend trying REALLY HARD to let the boy she likes know she's interested while he is completely enraptured with someone else. Also, I absolutely loved Nico in the Runaways comic and when she was with Victor and Alex. Sorry Karolina/Nico fans, but I always felt she belonged with Xavin or Julie.
Plus this is the kind of crack ship I love that gets canonized, like Peter and Kitty Pryde in the Ultimateverse.
Author of The Rules of Supervillainy, Cthulhu Armageddon, and United States of Monsters.

We never said that.
"Cynicism is not realistic and tough. It's unrealistic and kind of cowardly because it means you don't have to try."