Resident Evil: Welcome to Raccoon City, movie for Resident Evil Reboot (2021)
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Article updated: 2022.01.11

The Resident Evil: Welcome to Raccoon City (2021) is a survival horror action film. The movie was reviewed by Kadmon.

Product: Resident Evil: Welcome to Raccoon City, movie for Resident Evil Reboot (2021)

Original title: Resident Evil: Welcome to Raccoon City

Series: Resident Evil Reboot (Resident Evil)

Previous entries in the series: -

Other adaptations of the story: Resident Evil (2002)

Setting: alternate fantasy Earth

Product type: Film, Genre: survival horror action, Features: sci-fi, thriller, horror, survival horror, action, creature, zombie (creature), Style: ?

Release: Premiere: 2021.11.19 (Paris), Release: 2021.11.24

Watched: very recent (2022.01), first time

Rating: Average (2 out of 3 points), Enjoyment: Average (2 out of 3 points)

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This is my review of Resident Evil: Welcome to Raccoon City, a survival horror action movie from 2021. It's about police officers trying to find what causes disturbances in their city. The Resident Evil: Welcome to Raccoon City film is watchable, but I only recommend it to fans of the genre.

Rise of the Zombies, movie (2012) - Watch the trailer on YouTube
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The Rise of the Zombies (2012) is a fantasy survival horror film. The movie was reviewed by Kadmon.

Product: Rise of the Zombies, movie (2012)

Original title: Rise of the Zombies

Series: -

Setting: contemporary alternate / fantasy Earth

Product type: Film, Genre: fantasy survival horror, Features: sci-fi, fantasy , thriller, horror, post-apocalyptic, survival horror, creature - zombie, Style: ?

Release: Premiere: 2012.10.08 (Festival internacional de cine fantástico de Sitges), Release: 2012.10.27

Watched: very recent (2021.02), first time

Rating: Bad (1 out of 3 points), Enjoyment: Bad (1 out of 3 points)

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This is my review of Rise of the Zombies, a fantasy survival horror movie from 2012. It's about a group of people trying to find a cure in a zombie infected city. The Rise of the Zombies film is weak, I only recommend it to very dedicated fans of the genre.

Robotto Kānibaru / Robot Carnival, movie (1987)
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Article updated: 2021.05.06

The Robotto Kānibaru / Robot Carnival (1987) is an animated anthology film, made up of nine segments. The movie was reviewed by Kadmon.

Product: Robotto Kānibaru / Robot Carnival, movie (1987)

Original title: ロボットカーニバル (Robotto Kānibaru), English title: Robot Carnival

Series: -

Setting: various

Product type: Film, Genre: various, Style: animation

Release: 1987.07.11 VHS release

Watched: very recent (2020.05), second time, but I don't remember anything about the first time

Rating: Weak (2- out of 3 points), Enjoyment: Bad (1 out of 3 points)

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This is my review of Robotto Kānibaru / Robot Carnival, an animated anthology movie from 1987. It has nine segments, with different animation style, connected by the theme of robots. I didn't really like the Robot Carnival film.

If you'd like to be surprised by the Samaritan film, I don't recommend you to watch the trailer beyond 0:20, because it gives away too much of the plot. It basically provides a summary of the first half of the film.

Samaritan, movie (2022) - Watch the trailer on YouTube
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The Samaritan (2022) is a contemporary fantasy drama film. The movie was reviewed by Kadmon.

Product: Samaritan, movie (2022)

Original title: Samaritan

Series: -

Other adaptations of the story: Samaritan graphic novels (2014)

Setting: contemporary fantasy Earth

Product type: Film, Genre: contemporary fantasy drama, Style: sci-fi, fantasy, contemporary fantasy, action, adventure, super-human abilities

Release: 2022.08.26

Watched: very recent (2022.09), first time

Rating: Average (2 out of 3 points), Enjoyment: Average (2 out of 3 points)

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This is my review of Samaritan, a contemporary fantasy drama movie from 2022. It's about a kid trying to find a superhero, who supposedly died decades ago. The Samaritan film is watchable, but I only recommend it to fans of the genre.

Dune World, movie (2021) - Watch the trailer on YouTube
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Article updated: 2022.09.21

The Dune World (2021) is a futuristic fantasy adventure film. The movie was reviewed by Kadmon.

Product: Dune World, movie (2021)

Original title: Dune World, Alternate title: Sand World

Series: -

Setting: future fantasy Earth

Product type: Film, Genre: futuristic fantasy adventure, Style: sci-fi, fantasy, futuristic fantasy, creatures, psychic powers, adventure

Release: 2021.04.30

Watched: very recent (2022.01), first time

Rating: Very bad (1- out of 3 points), Enjoyment: Bad (1 out of 3 points)

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This is my review of Dune World, a futuristic fantasy adventure movie from 2021. It's about a spaceship crashing on an alien planet, and the crew tries to repair their vessel. The Dune World film is boring, I don't recommend it to anyone.

Sea Fever, movie (2019)
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Article updated: 2022.02.25

The Sea Fever (2019) is a science fiction survival thriller film. The movie was reviewed by Kadmon.

Product: Sea Fever, movie (2019)

Original title: Sea Fever

Series: -

Setting: alternate / fantasy Earth

Product type: Film, Genre: science fiction survival thriller, Style: science, horror, thriller, survival thriller, creatures

Release: Premiere: 2019.09.05, Release: 2020.04.09

Watched: very recent (2020.05), first time

Rating: Weak (2- out of 3 points), Enjoyment: Weak (2- out of 3 points)

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This is my review of Sea Fever, a science fiction survival thriller movie from 2019. It's about a crew of a fishing boat, that gets into a dire situation on the sea, when they encounter an undersea creature. The Sea Fever film is not perfect, but watchable.

Secret Invasion, TV series for the Marvel Cinematic Universe (2023) - Watch trailer 2 on YouTube
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Watch trailer 1 in: English - Hungarian
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Article updated: 2023.12.04

The Secret Invasion (2023) is a contemporary fantasy TV series. The TV series was reviewed by Kadmon.

Product: Secret Invasion, TV series for the Marvel Cinematic Universe (2023)

Original title: Secret Invasion / Marvel's Secret Invasion

Series: Marvel Cinematic Universe

Other adaptations of the story: Fantastic Four Vol 1 #2: The Fantastic Four Meet the Skrulls from Outer Space!, graphic novel (1961), The Ultimates #7–13: Homeland Security, graphic novel series (2002-2003), Secret Invasion, graphic novel series (2008), The Avengers: Earth's Mightiest Heroes Season 2 #7, #10-12  (2012), Secret Invasion: Mission Earth, graphic novel series (2022-2023)

Previous entries in the series: Captain Marvel (2019)

Setting: contemporary fantasy Earth (Marvel Universe - Marvel Cinematic Universe)

Product type: TV series, 6 x 1 hours, Genre: contemporary fantasy action, Features: action, fantasy, contemporary fantasy, science fiction, super-human abilities, thriller, Style: ?

Release: 2023.06.21-07.26

Watched: recently (2023.12), first time

Rating: Average, Enjoyment: Average

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This is my review of Secret Invasion, a contemporary fantasy action TV series for the Marvel Cinematic Universe from 2023. It's about an extra-terrestrial terrorist organisation trying to take over the Earth. I only recommend it to fans of the genre.

Sensation, movie (2021)
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Article updated: 2021.07.02

The Sensation (2021) is a contemporary fantasy mystery / thriller film. The movie was reviewed by Kadmon.

Product: Sensation, movie (2021)

Original title: Sensation

Series: -

Setting: alternate Earth

Product type: Film, Genre: fantasy mystery / thriller, Style: sci-fi, fantasy, mystery, thriller

Release: 2021.02.26

Watched: very recent (2021.03), first time

Rating: Weak (2- out of 3 points), Enjoyment: Weak (2- out of 3 points)

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This is my review of Sensation, a contemporary fantasy mystery / thriller movie from 2021. It's about a young man getting involved in a conspiracy. The Sensation film has some interesting parts, but it's really confusing, so I only recommend it to dedicated fans of the genre.

Seraphim Falls, movie (2006)
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The Seraphim Falls (2006) is a Western adventure / drama film. The movie was reviewed by Kadmon.

Product: Seraphim Falls, movie (2006)

Original title: Seraphim Falls

Series: -

Setting: historical / fantasy Earth

Product type: Film, Genre: Western adventure / drama, Style: Western, thriller, drama, fantasy, devil, action, adventure

Release: Premiere: 2006.09.13 (Toronto International Film Festival), Release: 2007.01.26

Watched: very recent (2020.05), first time

Rating: Good (2+ out of 3 points), Enjoyment: Good (2+ out of 3 points)

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This is my review of Seraphim Falls, a Western adventure / drama movie from 2006. It's about  a man trying to capture another man. The Seraphim Falls film is interesting, I recommend it to fans of the genre.

If you'd like to be surprised by the Serenity film, I don't recommend you to watch the trailer beyond 1:15, because it gives away too much of the plot.

Serenity, movie for the Firefly series (2005) - Watch the trailer on YouTube
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The Serenity (2005) is a futuristic action / adventure film. The movie was reviewed by Kadmon.

Product: Serenity, movie for the Firefly series (2005)

Original title: Serenity

Series: Firefly

Previous entries in the series: Firefly TV series

Setting: future of Earth, in another star system (Firefly universe)

Product type: Film, Genre: futuristic action / adventure, Style: sci-fi, thriller, action, adventure

Release: Premiere: 2005.08.22 (Edinburgh International Film Festival), Release: 2005.09.29

Watched: very recent (2022.07), second time. The first time was in 2005, when it was originally released.

Rating: Good (2+ out of 3 points), Enjoyment: Average (2 out of 3 points)

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This is my review of Serenity, a futuristic action / adventure movie for the Firefly series from 2005. It's about a team of space criminals trying to uncover a government conspiracy. The Serenity film is interesting, I recommend it to fans of the genre.

Seuls / Alone, movie (2017) - Watch the trailer on YouTube
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Article updated: 2023.06.17

The Seuls / Alone (2017) is a contemporary fantasy mystery / thriller film. The movie was reviewed by Kadmon.

Product: Seuls / Alone, movie (2017) - Film review by Kadmon

Original title: Seuls, English title: Alone

Series: -

Setting: alternate Earth

Product type: Film, Genre: contemporary fantasy mystery / thriller, Features: thriller, mystery, fantasy, contemporary fantasy, ghosts, post-apocalyptic

Release: 2017.02.08

Watched: very recent (2020.05), first time

Rating: Average (2 out of 3 points), Enjoyment: Average (2 out of 3 points)

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This is my review of Seuls / Alone, a contemporary fantasy mystery / thriller movie from 2017. It's about a kids left alone in a city, trying to find out what to do. The Alone film is slow, but the story is interesting, so I recommend it to fans of the genre.

Update: I've read now the graphic novel series, that the Alone film was based upon, and now the story makes a lot more sense, even though the reasons behind the happenings should have been in the movie. I'll add my new thoughts to the Alone film review.

If you'd like to be surprised by the Space Sweepers film, I don't recommend you to watch the trailer beyond 0:44, because it gives away the first twist. But even though you get glimpses of the scenes up to the ending, I think you'll still be able to enjoy the story.

Seungriho / Space Sweepers, movie (2021) - Watch the trailer on YouTube
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Article updated: 2021.11.13

The Space Sweepers (2021) is a sci-fi / action / adventure film. The movie was reviewed by Kadmon.

Product: Seungriho / Space Sweepers, movie (2021)

Original title: 승리호 (Seungriho, In English: Victory), English title: Space Sweepers

Series: -

Setting: future Earth

Product type: Film, Genre: sci-fi / action / adventure, Style: sci-fi, futuristic, action, adventure, cyberpunk

Release: 2021.02.05

Watched: very recent (2021.03), first time

Rating: Good (2+ out of 3 points), Enjoyment: Good (2+ out of 3 points)

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Space Sweepers is a futuristic action/adventure movie from 2021. It's about a space salvager crew finding a secret cargo on a derelict, and they try to score big with it. The Space Sweepers film is fun, I recommend it.

Shang hai bao lei / Shanghai Fortress, movie (2019)
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Article updated: 2022.09.17

The Shanghai Fortress (2019) is a futuristic military action film. The movie was reviewed by Kadmon.

Product: Shang hai bao lei / Shanghai Fortress, movie (2019)

Original title: 上海堡垒 (Shang hai bao lei, English: Shanghai Fortress), English title: Shanghai Fortress

Series: -

Setting: future fantasy Earth

Product type: Film, Genre: futuristic military action, Style: sci-fi, military action, action, aliens, alien invasion

Release: Premiere: 2019.08.04 (Beijing), Release: 2019.08.09

Watched: very recent (2021.01), first time

Rating: Average (2 out of 3 points), Enjoyment: Good (2+ out of 3 points)

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This is my review of Shanghai Fortress, a futuristic military action movie from 2019. It's about a team of soldiers fighting in the army against an alien invasion. The Shanghai Fortress film is watchable, but I only recommend it to fans of the genre.

Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings, movie for the Marvel Cinematic Universe (2021) - Watch the trailer on YouTube
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Article updated: 2022.09.19

The Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings (2021) is a fantasy adventure / action film. The movie was reviewed by Kadmon.

Product: Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings, movie for the Marvel Cinematic Universe (2021)

Original title: Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings

Series: Marvel Cinematic Universe: Shang-Chi

Setting: alternate fantasy Earth (Marvel Universe - Marvel Cinematic Universe)

Previous entries in the series with some connection: Doctor Strange (2016)

Previous adaptations of the story: -

Product type: Film, Genre: fantasy adventure / martial arts action, Style: fantasy, adventure, action, super-human abilities, martial arts

Release: Premiere: 2021.08.16 (Hollywood, California), Release: 2021.09.01

Watched: very recent (2021.11), first time

Rating: Good (2+ out of 3 points), Enjoyment: Good (2+ out of 3 points)

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This is my review of Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings, a fantasy adventure / martial arts action movie for the Marvel Cinematic Universe from 2021. It's about a martial artist guy, who is drawn into a magical adventure by his father. The Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings film is interesting, I recommend it to fans of the genre.

Shōto Pīsu / Short Peace, movie (2013)
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Article updated: 2021.05.06

The Shōto Pīsu / Short Peace (1987) is an animated anthology film, made up of five segments. The movie was reviewed by Kadmon.

Product: Shōto Pīsu / Short Peace, movie (2013)

Original title: ショート・ピース (Shōto Pīsu), English title: Short Peace

Series: -

Setting: various

Product type: Film, Genre: various, Style: animation, supernatural, futuristic

Release: 2013.07.20

Watched: very recent (2020.05), first time

Rating: Average (2 out of 3 points), Enjoyment: Average (2 out of 3 points)

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This is my review of Shōto Pīsu / Short Peace, an animated anthology movie from 2013. It has five segments, with different animation style, with the setting of Japan as a connecting theme. I didn't really like the Short Peace film.

If you'd like to be surprised by the Songbird film, I don't recommend you to watch the trailer beyond 1:42, because it starts to give away too much of the plot.

Songbird, movie (2020) - Watch the trailer on YouTube
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Article updated: 2023.10.28

The Songbird (2020) is a futuristic drama film. The movie was reviewed by Kadmon.

Product: Songbird, movie (2020)

Original title: Songbird

Series: -

Setting: near future alternate Earth

Product type: Film, ca. 1,5 hours, Genre: futuristic drama, Style: sci-fi, futuristic, drama, infection, pandemic

Release: 2020.12.11

Watched: very recent (2021.02), first time

Rating: Weak (2- out of 3 points), Enjoyment: Bad (1 out of 3 points)

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This is my review of Songbird, a futuristic drama movie from 2020. It's about a guy trying to save his girlfriend during a viral pandemic. The Songbird film isn’t interesting, I don't recommend it to anyone.

Space Mowgli, novel by the Strugatsky brothers for the Noon Universe (1971)
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Article updated: 2023.07.30

The Space Mowgli is a novel by Arkady Strugatsky & Boris Strugatsky for the Noon Universe. The book was reviewed by Kadmon.

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Product: Arkady Strugatsky & Boris Strugatsky: Space Mowgli novel (1971)

Writer: Arkady Strugatsky & Boris Strugatsky

Original title: Аркадий Стругацкий и Борис Стругацкий: Малыш / Arkady Strugatsky & Boris Strugatsky: Kid

Series: Noon Universe

Previous entries in the series that connect to this: -

Setting: Noon Universe

Date of publication: 1971

English edition: Arkady Strugatsky & Boris Strugatsky: Space Mowgli, Publisher: Macmillan, Date of publication: 1982, Translated by: Roger DeGaris

Hungarian edition: Arkagyij Sztrugackij és Borisz Sztrugackij: A kölyök / The kid, Publisher: Móra Ferenc Könyvkiadó / Kozmosz Könyvek, Date of publication: 1977, Translated by: Apostol András

Product type: Novel, 150+ pages, Genre: Futuristic science fiction, Features: futuristic, science fiction, futuristic science fiction, space exploration

Reading: Recent (2020.01), I might have read it before, but I didn't remember any of the story

Rating: Average (2 out of 3 points), Enjoyment: Weak (2- out of 3 points)

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The Space Mowgli is a novel by Arkady Strugatsky & Boris Strugatsky, published in 1971, for the Noon Universe. The version I've read is the Hungarian edition, published by Kozmosz Könyvek in 1977. This is a space exploration story, about a group of scientists who run into unexpected events on a terraforming mission. The events are realistic, the characters are bland, but believable. I liked the Space Mowgli book from the Strugatsky brothers, it was an interesting reading, although nothing exceptional.

Spectral, movie (2016)
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Article updated: 2022.09.29

The Spectral (2016) is a futuristic mystery / action film. The movie was reviewed by Kadmon.

Product: Spectral, movie (2016)

Original title: Spectral

Series: -

Setting: future Earth

Product type: Film, Genre: futuristic mystery / action, Style: sci-fi, mystery, ghosts, action, horror

Release: 2016.12.09

Watched: very recent (2021.06), first time

Rating: Average (2 out of 3 points), Enjoyment: Weak (2- out of 3 points)

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This is my review of Spectral, a futuristic mystery / action movie from 2016. It's about a group of soldier meeting an unbeatable enemy. The Spectral film has some interesting parts, but I only recommend it to fans of the action horror genre.

Spider-Man 3: No Way Home, movie (2021)
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Article updated: 2021.12.26

The Spider-Man 3: No Way Home (2021) is a fantasy action film. The movie was reviewed by Kadmon.

Product: Spider-Man 3: No Way Home, movie (2021)

Original title: Spider-Man: No Way Home

Series: Marvel Cinematic Universe: Spider-Man

Previous entries in the series: Spider-Man (2002), Spider-Man 2 (2004), Spider-Man 3 (2007), The Amazing Spider-Man (2012), The Amazing Spider-Man 2 (2014), Captain America: Civil War (2016), Doctor Strange (2016), Spider-Man 1: Homecoming (2017), Avengers: Infinity War (2018), Avengers: Endgame (2019), Spider-Man 2: Far From Home (2019)

Other adaptations of the story: Ultimate Spider-Man: Season 3-4 (2014-2017), Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse (2018)

Setting: alternate fantasy Earth (Marvel Universe - Marvel Cinematic Universe / Sony's Spider-Man Universe)

Product type: Film, Genre: fantasy action, Style: fantasy, action, super-human abilities

Release: Premiere: 2021.12.13 (Fox Village Theatre), Release: 2021.12.15

Watched: very recent (2021.12), first time

Rating: Good (2+ out of 3 points), Enjoyment: Average (2 out of 3 points)

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This is my review of Spider-Man 3: No Way Home, a fantasy action movie for the Marvel Cinematic Universe from 2021. It's about a kid trying to avoid responsibility, causing trouble. The Spider-Man 3: No Way Home film has great action scenes, I recommend it to fans of action or super-hero movies.

Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse (2023) - Watch the trailer on YouTube
Watch the first trailer on YouTube
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The Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse (2023) is an animated contemporary fantasy action film. The movie was reviewed by Kadmon.

Product: Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse (2023)

Original title: Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse

Series: Spider-Man: Spider-Verse

Other adaptations of the story: Ultimate Spider-Man: Season 3-4 (2014-2017), Spider-Man 3: No Way Home (2021)

Previous entries in the series: probably Spider-Man (2002), Spider-Man 2 (2004), Spider-Man 3 (2007), Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse, movie (2018)

Sequels: Spider-Man: Beyond the Spider-Verse (2024)

Setting: alternate fantasy Earth (Marvel Universe - Sony's Spider-Verse)

Product type: Film, ca. 2,5 hours, Genre: contemporary fantasy action, Features: science fiction, fantasy, contemporary fantasy, action, super-human abilities, Style: animated

Release: 2023.05.31

Watched: not yet

Rating: ?, Enjoyment: ?

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This is our preview of Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse, a contemporary fantasy action movie for the Spider-Verse series from 2023.