Growing up, most of us have seen at least one of the many variations of Spider-Man play in the cinemas through the years—from Tobey Maguire’s ‘original’ Spider-Man to Tom Holland’s recent blockbuster entry into the Marvel Cinematic Universe. But I find Sony Pictures’ Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse to be one of the best, if not the best, versions of Spider-Man to ever hit the big screen.

We all know how this part goes. Teen Miles Morales gets his spidey powers after getting bitten by a radioactive spider. But when Peter Parker, the Spider-Man of his universe, dies, Miles is forced to take on the mantle to save not just his reality, but all realities. He teams up with five other spider-people from alternate dimensions as he deals with expectations from friends, family, and himself.

I truly enjoy the way that comic book elements have been incorporated into the animation (a nice nod to the old comics). The vibrant, modern look and glitching effects combined seamlessly with the old-school comic book aesthetics. Each spidey character has their own style unique to their respective dimensions, such as Peni Parker’s anime look and Spider-Man Noir’s black and white.

At the heart of every Spider-Man story is the saying: With great power, comes great responsibility. Spider-Verse tackles the very relatable struggle of expectations and learning to believe in yourself.

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Nur Sarah is a creative writing and film student who has a longer to-watch list than her watched list. She enjoys reading fan fiction and playing the guitar in her spare time.