Spider-Man: Miles Morales is (Also) a Perfect SPIDER-MAN Movie

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HiTop Films here back at it with another HiTop Spider-Man video, Spider-Man Video Essay, Miles Morales Review? Whatever these are... This time HiTop, talks about Spider-Man: Miles Morales, talks about why it’s a Perfect Spider-Man Movie. Hence the title Spider-Man Miles Morales is (also) a perfect SPIDER-MAN Movie. Insomniac is 2 for 2. If you remember the last HiTop Spider-Man PS4 video it was called Spider-Man PS4 is a perfect Spider-Man Movie. I hate being known as the Spider-Man guy, but then I put my entire soul into every Spider-Man video I do. I hope you guys enjoy this video as much as I enjoyed the game. Thank you for your endless kindness and support.
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[@HiTopFilms]

Keep on swinging, and keep putting on that mask. Much love to you all.

[@vertical2923]

How did you comment so early

[@theguy3851]

:)

[@GMonkey66]

@@vertical2923 He's God, duh

[@en6ss]

:)

[@shelbyhardigree9096]

Soupsps

[@reecemysocksoff]

There's a subtle bit of story telling going on if you have subs on throughout the game. For the first third of the game, whenever Miles speaks his subtitles say "Miles". But after he's made his own suit, his subtitles read "Spider-Man" from there on out.

[@cryojudgement2376]

Actually the subtitles say miles until spidey jumps off the rooftop and says "you're New Yorks ONLY spiderman" that's when his subtitles switch to spider man.

[@anidea5646]

That’s pretty dope

[@danielmoorevideoeditingser305]

@@anidea5646 you're pretty dope ;)

[@cormac5810]

amazing discovery!

[@shumik_]

Nah it depends whether he has the mask on or off

[@azure5323]

I love how the ending of the game is (in its own way) a reference to Spider-Man 2 where the mask is off and people see who is behind the mask and they still protect him

[@myron4445]

yea i noticed that i thought they were gonna pull a gwen stacy on phin tho lol

[@n_word_gaming]

yh and the villain chooses not to die a monster

[@GrandMasterBruh]

Also the villian almost destroys the city, but chooses to sacrifice themselves in order to save said city in an act of redemption.

[@Cursedmanplays4631]

Yeah, and that scene also goes deeper. The guy who says "he is OUR Spider Man" is the guy that painted Peter's Spider Man on the wall, and told Miles "the OG is kinda my guy you know" when Miles asked if he was gonna paint the new Spider Man. So that guy ended up from not caring much about the new spidey, to calling him OUR Spider Man. Specially since he saw it was Miles too! Man, I was too invested in this game!!

[@John-ns5se]

"Remember what makes you different, is what makes you Spider-man!" Peter B. Parker

[@aka-red3946]

And what makes him different is exaggerated swagger of a black teen

[@youngspecial64]

@@aka-red3946 bot

[@davidchavez8151]

@@aka-red3946 Yeah, the exaggerated swagger of a black teen

[@ardenaudreyarji]

@@aka-red3946 LMAO

[@theguy3851]

@@aka-red3946 damn you.

[@moviehermit5631]

The point of Gloria and how she grew so much all from Spider-man saving her not just from a bullet, but from homelessness by pointing her towards FEAST connects so much to Aunt May's philosophy, _When you help someone, you help everyone_

[@shahtayyib]

OHHHHH SHIT HOW DID I FORGET THAT!!

[@Cysphys1104]

Fire

[@naturaldisaster6991]

When Phin asked Miles why he still is fighting, I wish he said "Because I'm just a guy who doesn't give up" That would've been more emotional in my opinion, because that's what his dad always said. I feel like that could've brought that full circle from the first game

[@dizzyllama316]

UHHHH you are so right. Saying "Spider-man" still hit the same for me, but this would have made me fall out of my seat!

[@mohsinchughtai7727]

Man that would have been perfect

[@Jdmimportz2]

For me him saying he’s spiderman is synonymous with saying hes a guy who doesn’t give up

[@octavdumitru]

@@Jdmimportz2 True! Also it made me happy that he said it like that because it felt like he finally accepted the fact that he isn't just "The other one." He IS Spider-Man.

[@oblue0033]

I'm glad I'm not the only one who thought this.

[@Austin12348]

Honestly, Insomniac should be incharge of everything Spider-man.

[@primalvelocity3811]

Truth.

[@spooder470]

I would not mind that

[@eattheboard1684]

They need to write the movies. No, they need to MAKE a Movie.

[@Austin12348]

@@eattheboard1684 they already made the perfect Spider-man movie

[@spooder470]

@@eattheboard1684 I would not say make but writing it yes I dont want them to have the pressure of cgi and stuff so writing it would make more sense

[@scotia7326]

That “I’m sorry” , “It’s okay.” Broke my heart.

[@lmaoqasim]

Same here. It was so emotionally well played out. You could tell Phin was genuine and didn't just say because she felt like it. She really meant it.

[@muhammadhimusheeruddin285]

"Just let go"

[@IXPrometheusXI]

Seriously? I hated this scene. Phinn did nothing wrong. The game seems to think that Phinn's plan was always a bad idea, but it didn't earn that conclusion. She and Miles argue about her plan, but before that's resolved, the question changes to one that's completely unambiguous and unrelated to the original. Like, of course Phinn wouldn't blow up Harlem, and her unwillingness to hear reason is totally contrived, or else it makes Miles the bad guy for being untrustworthy. So what's she even apologizing for?

[@muhammadhimusheeruddin285]

@@IXPrometheusXI why I didn't think about this?

[@robertwesley7332]

@@IXPrometheusXI it's very hypocritical for her to be angry at Miles for not revealing his identity to her when she hid the fact that she was the Tinkerer. I agree with you on everything else you said, but everything could've been resolved so much more acutely and expeditiously had she just gave Miles the time of day. Again, they both kept their secrets, so what gives HER the right to be angry with him?

[@shadowstrike234]

Marvel's Spider-Man: The Exaggerated Swagger of A Black Teen

[@SonofNaoya]

Wow you just gone leave out the fact that he is Hispanic.

[@TheAppleBit]

@@SonofNaoya he’s referring to a meme

[@ahmadalaqib8148]

He is hispanic by race but black by color so He's not wrong

[@olas1883]

😂😂

[@ChaiseEXE]

I am a 15 year old black kid and I have to say it is a bit exaggerated.

[@thecommentsuperhero8578]

Miles' character arc truly ended when he started drinking that coffee while inverted spidey-style.

[@greglong7170]

I really loved their use of Uncle Aaron. His intro into the story and his arc with Miles is just amazingly well done.

[@alandjoe2216]

but i was confused because i died a lot fighting him so he said “im trying to protect you” then he killed me lmfao

[@Roost-xr3lc]

@@alandjoe2216 pretty sure he just knocked Miles out, not literally killed him.

[@sentientmustache8360]

Also props to insomniac for not killing him off

[@LPHGUYBB]

@@sentientmustache8360 let’s just hope he doesn’t drop the soap

[@Crayveee]

@@LPHGUYBB SOAP TRUSTED YOU

[@DriftyPlus]

Miles in this game genuinely wanted to help the people he interacted with and genuinely wanted to convince the villains he fought to be good. Amazing storytelling.

[@pouliotlouis-felix9189]

But couldn’t he be more emotionally invested when doing so?....

[@Mirrorcomics24]

@@pouliotlouis-felix9189 he was

[@Mirrorcomics24]

I know we see him helping as miles not just Spider-Man

[@pouliotlouis-felix9189]

No I mean like with the delivery and the pay offs.

[@pouliotlouis-felix9189]

Like honestly, everything going on just felt like a wet fart to me...

[@spidersonic0110]

I love how the ending is a callback to the train scene from Spider-Man 2. The only difference is that this time we actually know the people protecting Miles' identity.

[@galactic85]

"That guy? He's OUR Spider-man." I had a big goofy grin on my face while watching that scene.

[@supanixta]

he also actually looks young enough to be called a kid whose definitely "older than my son"

[@Diego-ur8ku]

@@supanixta i mean, peter was like 20 or so

[@SasukeOnyx]

Same here

[@thatoneguy8053]

I mean the game has many callbacks to the raimi films to a post in the social feed where someone talks about how spiderman should be a pizza delivery boy or of course the ending. I mean they literally say he's so young then they stand in front of him to protect him and then they don't tell nobody

[@averagebat761]

Dude the way you are able to put your passion into every word... I don’t even have the words to describe how much I love and need your videos. That last part was unbelievably beautiful

[@HiTopFilms]

❤️

[@matthewkevinobispo6582]

Agreed. Same thoughts. Looking more into this, this is the reason why the title is Spider-Man: Miles Morales. The story is not about Spider-Man / Peter Parker, The story, just like Into The Spider-Verse. The plot is about Miles. Being Miles and being Spider-Man. In his own way.

[@pepega9157]

It is because he has the exaggerated swagger of a black teen

[@jaidcz9068]

i guess you could say he had exaggerated swagger

[@gurvir6588]

So true this guy is amazing 🤯

[@Yoinqe]

My favorite thing about the “Because I’m Spider-Man” line at the end is that throughout the game when people ask Miles why he keeps fighting his response is always “Because I made a promise.” That promise is the promise he made to Peter in the beginning of the game. He will protect the city until Peter gets back and then the weight is off of his shoulders. When Ganke says “you always mean the other Spider-Man and never yourself” it is true. Miles keeps fighting because no one else is in New York to uphold the promise he made to Peter. However, throughout the game Miles develops as his own hero until he eventually calls himself Spider-Man. At this point Miles finally understands the famous phrase “With Great Power Comes Great Responsibility.” I probably stumbled my words a bit but I think I got my point across.

[@SkittlesInYourHand]

I think that is the arc of Miles through the game. At the beginning he's fighting to live up to a legacy but in the end he's fighting to protect his home, which is why the guy at the end says "he's OUR Spider-Man"

[@CorruptPianist]

Pete told us anyone could wear the mask. Miles showed us he was right.

[@daverobson3084]

Anyone could " wear" the mask. Not sure a non powered person, with sciatica and a bad knee would be able to pull off the rest though.

[@djantouahmed7319]

@@daverobson3084 anyone not everyone.

[@daverobson3084]

@@djantouahmed7319 Said non powered person with sciatica and a bad knee is part of " anyone".

[@playstation.e7703]

@@daverobson3084 its their choice, not their destiny. Save people on wheelchair or kill being healthy, what matters is you chose to help and bo for the right path

[@daverobson3084]

@@playstation.e7703 That is one of the most oddly phrased, false dichotomies that I have ever read.

[@movieblocks9164]

But does this game have all of the *exaggerated swagger of a black teen*

[@Spidey_Battleedits]

I know right XD

[@scriberox1996]

What channel is that from bro?

[@swigster1277]

@@scriberox1996 it’s from a review il see what channel it’s from

[@swigster1277]

@@scriberox1996 it’s from a review on GameSpot

[@Matt-do5ne]

@@scriberox1996 It's from Gamespot's review on the game

[@terynnorcross6883]

Take a shot of water evertime someone comments exaggerated swagger of a black teen to stay extra hydrated

[@histericalhyena9100]

I'm bout to drown

[@Mirrorcomics24]

@UCG_KoVpBrGLc_OKv_Y_0rcg racist much?

[@shadowstrike234]

@@Mirrorcomics24 it's a meme

[@YourKurohime]

Yeah and then after reading 10% of the comments, your dead from overhydration

[@leviticus6896]

This ain't Pelican Gaming?? Lol

[@vomitokid156]

My grandparents passed away this year and I just felt overwhelmed by life until I played this game. I screamed "Come on! Don't give up" at the last part and then realized I was screaming to myself, cause I'm still here and I just can't give up. Everyone out there that is feeling the same: Don't give up. Everything will get better eventually. You can do it. Muchas gracias por tu video, Alex. Va a escampar.

[@TheUnknownGruntProductions]

Wow man. I’m glad this game could help you like that. Wish you the best of luck in the future.

[@anjurathore9670]

Same here 😢😢

[@SpiderManMCUniverse]

I’m truly sorry about your loss friend, I wish I could hug you but I hope you’ve been seeing nothing but happiness since then and just succeeding in life.

[@vomitokid156]

@@anjurathore9670 I dreamt of my grandparents a few days ago. It was a really good dream. We were messing around and laughing like in the old times. The thing, is I remembered your comment and I wanted to tell you that I hope you are doing well and feeling better. Life is different now but I thing is wonderful to think how much the persons you love can impact in your life the way they do. Keep them close in your heart and your mind so they won't ever really go.

[@vomitokid156]

@@TheUnknownGruntProductions Hey! Thanks for the wishes. I hope you are doing well and enduring through such hard times.

[@Gab98Spyro]

Seeing Spider-Man speak sign language is one of the most awesome things I have ever seen in my life. It's moments like these which make you realize how detached most superheroes still are from the average human being.

[@jamielister3048]

This game brought a tear to my eye with the line "Hes our spiderman"

[@wayfarinwanderer]

Such a simple but powerful line

[@filipe_5hdxd372]

Enables Communist mode: OUR SPIDER-MAN

[@OkamiKiwami]

It brought a tear to my eye when he said “He’s so young” reminded me so much of the best Spider Man movie which is 2❤️

[@Mr_Cinematic]

You should also watch my Miles Morales review if you have the exaggerated swagger of a black teen brah

[@SweetT603]

@@Mr_Cinematic I’ve seen it. It’s actually really good. You should make your videos a little bit longer too though.

[@michaelshuheiber6397]

I wish Mile’s mom found out about his identity a little earlier so we could maybe play with the idea that she hates he’s Spider-Man cause she’s scared he’ll die like his father. Then by the end of the game, she tells him to go be spider-man, warming up to the idea. It felt like she was just pretty eh about it.

[@Ziaotic]

i feel like just in the comics she always knew he was Spider-Man.

[@MiggyB_]

I mean, Jeff took a lot of risk just by being a police officer. Having to deal with countless thugs and several superpowered villains is a brave thing to do.

[@daverobson3084]

I go the other way. I'm tired of every movie, and half of the video games, having Spider-man's identity be discovered by 1-3 other characters. Its become cliche and annoying to me at this point.

[@wchambers11]

@@daverobson3084 How has it become cliche and annoying to you?

[@daverobson3084]

@@wchambers11 Movies Spider-man( 2002)- Green Goblin discovers Spider-man's secret identity. Spider-man 2( 2004) Doctor Octavius, Harry Osborne, and Mary Jane all discover Spider-man's secret identity. Spider-man 3 ( 2007) Venom discovers Spider-man's secret identity. Amazing Spider-man ( 2012) The Lizard, Gwenn Stacy, and her father all discover Spider-man's secret identity. Amazing Spider-man 2( 2014) Harry Osborne discovers Spider-man's secret identity. Games Captain America Civil War- Tony Stark discovers Spider-man's secret identity. Spider-man Homecoming- Ned, The Vulture, and aunt May all discover Spider-man's secret identity. Spider-man Far From Home- M.J. and Mysterio both discover Spider-man's secret identity. Marvel's Spider-man -Aunt May ( and Miles, but Peter told him on purpose) discover Spider-man's secret identity. Spider-man Miles Marales- Ganke, Miles' mother, Mile's uncle, and Phinn all discover Spider-man's identity. I'm pretty sure that the games for many of those movies also had people finding out Spider-man's secret identity, but I'm not really going to go and check. Spider-man , in most media outside of comic books, is laughably inept at maintaining a secret identity. That is what annoys me.

[@beavis8073]

This comment is brought to you by Raid-con: Shadow Buds.

[@TheTaylorde82]

LMAO

[@badconnection4383]

WRONG. It's Raid-con: Shadow Buds: LEGENDS

[@chemselox]

@@badconnection4383 & knuckles

[@badconnection4383]

@@chemselox Featuring Dante from Devil May Cry

[@whateverkat8122]

Oh god why does that sound like it can actually be a thing...

[@markusschultz1149]

When Phin asked why do you keep fighting miles should have said “because that’s what heroes do.”

[@nickb6425]

"Because I have the exaggerated swagger of a black teen... Gamespot said so"

[@keithjones630]

Wouldn’t it have been funny if he said because I’m a black man in America and I have to always fight maybe that’s to much huh 🤔

[@galactic85]

Then followed a few seconds later by "I'm sorry I didn't time that right."

[@thegreengoblin2303]

“Because I’m just a guy who doesn’t give up. “

[@Yougotcaged102]

Lmao

[@Shop-zu5zy]

I love how in the game you can see miles when swinging he sort of messes up, but also does it in his own style.

[@3headedsnake388]

Also the abundance of tricks. I know it’s also just Insomniac getting crafty with the swinging but it still works as Miles just being young and having fun with such an interesting way to traverse. Peter on the other hand has (obviously) been swinging for 8 years and besides the classic flips likely would no longer show as much flair as Miles does.

[@innamispirit6471]

@@3headedsnake388 he’s probably extremely used to it

[@zenzavi4608]

“Why do you keep fighting?” “Because... BLACK. TEEN. SWAGGER!”

[@notinterestedretro2542]

💀💀💀💀💀

[@theguy3851]

Bad.

[@drawsection]

DUDE i was eating rice. long story short it blew out my nose

[@Zeegoku1007]

@@drawsection Goddamn....🤣

[@hairylegs1319]

@@drawsection goddamn bro

[@Spidey_Battleedits]

It's Also Perfect because it makes you feel like *an exaggerated swagger of a black teen..*

[@chandrinikirihena5623]

😂 There it is

[@gabrielcedeno9517]

"I understood that reference"

[@littlebigmarc]

Lmao. Fucking GameSpot

[@Mr_Cinematic]

You should also watch my Miles Morales review if you have the exaggerated swagger of a black teen brah

[@greendoritoman2464]

That doesn't even make grammatical sense

[@YourKurohime]

Seeing Alex talk about Spider-Man with as much passion as I've always felt for Spider-Man just fills me with a sense of joy. I love Spider-Man. He's been my favorite character since I was a kid. More than Superman. More than Batman. More than any other hero. Spider-Man is the hero I can and have always felt the most connected to. To see after all these years, my favorite hero getting the good video game and story telling justice he deserves, fills my kid heart with so much joy and just reignites my passion for the character. God I love these games and I just love insomniac for giving the care and passion they put into all these games... P.S. I AM SO HYPED FOR SPIDER-MAN 2! That cutscene, like WOOO! GIMME MORE OF THAT!

[@zayzaypsIG]

Lizard, green goblin, and venom? I’m hypeeeeeee

[@joshgroban5291]

Superior spiderman and The amazing spider-man are my favorite characters of all time.

[@AlvaroGonzalez-kb1nj]

This is the reason why Daredevil said about Spiderman: "He is the best of us..."

[@Anthony-pm5wu]

Spider-Man is the one hero we deep down don't want to be. He suffers and suffers again and again but we are all Spider-Man. So we embrace it.

[@TheKillaMethod]

He's Harlems Hero? Luke Cage should get a one on one for the title Lmaooooo

[@krm1930]

Probably be like the tombstone fight in the first game

[@jorgegfigueroa9755]

@@krm1930 can you imagine if Tombstone fought Cage? Super strong and indestructible men in Harlem in a hardcore battle? That'd be awesome.

[@krm1930]

@@jorgegfigueroa9755 Now that's alot of damage

[@rachelknightonline]

Was hoping for Luke Cage references during the game

[@TheGlintJaw]

@@jorgegfigueroa9755 that's alot of destruction....like ALOT!

[@KANYETHEGIANT228]

Now all the MCU has to do is hire the Insomniac writers. Clearly they have a greater understanding of the character.

[@shadowstrike234]

Exactly

[@shadowstrike234]

Just get our lord and savior Brian Intihar

[@zandyman2577]

They still understand the character they just have to learn to incorporate his orgins

[@KANYETHEGIANT228]

@Spidemian ok, whatever gives you comfort.

[@KANYETHEGIANT228]

@Spidemian that's an understatement, hahaha. For starters, Spider-Man isn't Iron man or James Bond.

[@BlanketMonster763]

The only gripe I have with this game: It's not on every platform for everyone to experience.

[@YourKurohime]

Exclusives my dude. That's the price of business

[@BlanketMonster763]

I'm xbox. (Proceeds to cry myself to sleep due to no exclusives)

[@TheShockVox]

Gotta pick the ship most likely to have something you can’t play on any other ship. Unfortunately, that’s Sony right now. And last gen.

[@Jose-se9pu]

Be glad they released it on PS4...

[@ardenaudreyarji]

@Rangeet Ch.Lahiri That’s what you get for being edgy.

[@umarmahmood383]

Can we talk about how the climax feels so damn similar to the train scene in Spider-Man 2. Both Peter and Miles push themselves to their breaking points, holding onto the weight of an unstoppable force and where Peter stops the train, saves the people and is then saved by the people, Miles holds onto the energy of the reactor, the responsibility of being Spider-Man and though unwillingly, unloads it onto his friend because he realises he doesn't have to do it alone. Miles then returns, like Peter, to the people, the community he saved and though they all now know his identity, they keep it a secret and only see their saviour. They only see Spider-Man. Plus, listen to the soundtrack as Miles swings away! Tell me that doesn't sound like the music they play in Spider-Man 2!

[@vargaroli9421]

I think it's an unpopular opinion: Phin really annoyed me. Especially at the end when he doesn't listened to Miles and then she made everything okay with a ,, I'm sorry". I know then she sacrificed herself but I feel it was badly done

[@3sikesimdead946]

i agree, i get people being stubborn but she was TOO stubborn if that makes sense

[@ghostchick5275]

It isn't easy to be logical when you are filled with rage and want revenge. None of Phin's actions particularly make sense. But that is the point. She is blinded by rage and a need for justice for her brother. I think this aspect was very well done.

[@Daemonussy]

That’s my main problem with the story. Didn’t feel anything when she sacrificed herself. I’m a little disappointed because the story in the first game was the only form of media to ever make me sob.

[@MiggyB_]

I'm not so sure if that's unpopular. Cause I feel like they have more sympathy for Norman than they have for Phin.

[@ericschnautz6603]

Not all villains need to be human. Not all villains need to be sympathetic or understandable. But a villain who is just stupid go the point where it ruins the story irritates the shit out of me.

[@prabeshgurung1067]

One of the only big problems I had with the story is that the Roxxon guy... we didn't get enough of him. He is such a fun evil character I love how well they differentiate Miles from Pete. From the opening, you know how colourful life he had and how he's surrounded by people who love him. It feels so warm, compared to Pete's cold, lonely life. He only had May, MJ and Harry when he was Spidey and even then, he was alone when being a hero. It shows how they both may have similiar moral codes and personal strength in doing what's right, they are 2 different spiderman. They both are a friendly neighbour hood spiderman, but they both have their own journey to becoming it. It's kinda like when Pete says soemthing along the lines of doing the hard work so the future youth can have their pizza adventure. Miles has to struggle to learn to become spiderman but he' so lucky he has a mentor, someone who inspires him to become more but also that hardship is par of the resume.

[@ardenaudreyarji]

How is the Roxxon guy fun? Lmao

[@turnthepage8980]

@@ardenaudreyarji engaging. like a good villain

[@debjanimukherjee7535]

@@turnthepage8980 but he was just another smug rich guy more like a knock off justin hammer but with none of the charisma.

[@lanceareadbhar]

Troy Baker gets paid by the word. ;)

[@MChedderbeef]

Insomniac's Miles Morales is a better written character than MCU Spider-man. I said what I said.

[@shadowstrike234]

That's a fact

[@TyRendition]

Didn't miss with this one. Tom's spiderman was given everything to him. Everything in Insomniac spiderman for both miles/peter was earned.

[@mr.marvin]

I agree.

[@CaptainChapin]

I believe that’s because they writing him more as an avenger boy, than a neighborhood hero with personal responsibilities he has to deal with.

[@Xehanort10]

That's because there's not much to MCU Peter but "Obsessed with Tony Stark."

[@EchoTheWorld03]

Congratulations to Miles for having TWO movies and his OWN game!

[@wesstewart2677]

Yeah it’s amazing a character that debuted only 9 years ago has such a great following and cultural resonance. Some Marvel characters take decades to become popular.

[@leandrobesevic4424]

@@wesstewart2677 maybe because Miles isn't a good character?

[@wesstewart2677]

@@leandrobesevic4424 uhhh he is a good character. He is more popular than any of the other Spider-people to take up the mantle besides the original Peter Parker. I’d argue miles has surpassed Miguel O’Hara, Ben Reilly, etc. in so many ways

[@leandrobesevic4424]

@@wesstewart2677 just because a character is more popular doesn't make it good (for example Jon Snow has a much bigger fan base, but he's not as complex and interestng like Jaime Lannister or Sandor Cleagane). Miles always has benn the black Peter, in the comics is still too similar to Peter; Miguel and Kaine are more interesting, they have a different thought and they act in a different way. But hey....... Miles Morales is black, so he has to be a perfect character (with a shitty personality, a toxic fan base, and with powers that make him an orrible Gary Sue)

[@wesstewart2677]

@@leandrobesevic4424 except Miles isn’t really shown as being perfect. In the comics he makes plenty mistakes, in the film he makes a lot of mistakes, and in the Insomniac game the whole storyline involves him making mistakes and learning he has to fix it on his own. So no miles morales isn’t a “perfect” black character. He makes mistakes and learns from them. Also you can say all the other Spider-Men are more complex but they still haven’t had as significant cultural impact. Last Halloween I saw plenty kids dressed as Miles Morales...when’s the last time someone dressed as Ben Reilly or Kaine Parker for Halloween. Oh wait...never

[@JayeSGee]

"Why do you keep fighting?" "Because... I'm... Spider-Man!" So powerful... so endearing...

[@pedrofagundes8235]

"I'm just a guy who does not give up", his dad's line

[@user-fg5ho3tg3u]

This game fully captures the exaggerated swagger of a black teen

[@anthonylamonica4110]

A hero is just somebody who doesn't give up, remember that

[@zeroattentiongaming820]

I get your sentiment but simply not giving up applies as much to a villain as a hero. Look at IW Thanos, dude was willing to kill what he loved to be the hero the universe needed in his own eyes but in the eyes of 99% of the universe that very determination is what makes him so terrifying.

[@ninjanibba4259]

A hero is someone willing to put others above themselves and not give in to temptation, also inspiring others to do better That’s what a hero means

[@krm1930]

@@zeroattentiongaming820 .... Really, you didnt have to be a buzz kill

[@stupidchannelwithstupidvid8750]

@@krm1930 it’s a buzz kill to see the same quote over and over again

[@tamilratnam5454]

True

[@torgan]

It's time, the prophecy was true. The one to make a comment referencing "the exaggerated swagger of a black teen" will be me!

[@YourKurohime]

You and literally 400 other people

[@darkshadow809]

I just finished the game minutes ago because I saw you put out the video and I wanted to watch it ASAP, Love your videos and your short films!

[@jackbot43]

I just finished the game and I whole heartedly agree. I recently made a speech in my high school language arts class about how Spider-Man might be one of if not the most important and influential characters in all of fiction, and you pretty much summed it all up nicely in this video. I think this is a game that a lot of us needed right now and who better than Spider-Man to help us through these trying times. Amazing vid, 10/10.

[@jakeheroproductions2807]

When I’m at my lowest and saddest I find myself getting back into Spider-Man most because of how he always gets back up.

[@captaincrazy484]

One of my only gripes with the game is that I feel as if instead of miles answering fin’s question of why he keeps doing this and his answer is because he’s Spider-Man, he should’ve said because I’m just a guy who won’t give up

[@drewwhaley2563]

He could say that in the future. That game was just like ITSV. It was about him BECOMING Spider-Man. So when he’s an established Spider-Man in the future and he says I’m just a guy who does give up. It will be all the more special because of the time that he spent with that mindset.

[@RNC_MMA]

This review was just filled of exaggerated swagger of a black teen

[@Mirrorcomics24]

I don’t get it

[@oscartrevino461]

@@Mirrorcomics24 it’s a meme

[@SIdCon03]

@@Mirrorcomics24 Search “Gamespot Miles Morales review”

[@thehank2982]

@@Mirrorcomics24 you don’t get it cuz u don’t have exaggerated swagger of a black teen

[@Xehanort10]

@@Mirrorcomics24 I think it's something that was said in a review of the game.

[@VelvetMVV]

I love how does he talks about Spider-man. I don't share his opinion about Far From Home or Homecoming because I love those ones, but I still like his content. Keep the good work going!

[@Supersonicspyro]

It's not that he thinks those movies are bad, it's that they diverge from the source material greatly(from a character aspect), which is why he dislikes them, they're not accurate to the original character

[@spanishreptile3933]

@@Supersonicspyro which I feel like it’s good they’re not entirely accurate to 616 or even the Ultimate comics. Makes the characters very unique within the MCU the comics ofc are the source material but in that famous line from Spiderverse, “Anyone can be Spider-Man”

[@ghostchick5275]

I feel like MCU Peter Parker is a version of Miles Morales.

[@MiggyB_]

@@ghostchick5275 It would have certainly been a more accurate representation if it was Miles. And tbh, Aaron Davis was one of the best things about Homecoming.

[@trollhunter2157]

Don’t matter still shitty SM movies

[@MeloKing]

5:42 bruh miles looks like Elvis Presley here lmao

[@scratchsketch1879]

I love how all their lives Miles and Phin have had this friendly rivalry on who outshines the other and even now after they reunite they still fight over their goals.

[@zachariahanimations]

Spider man is the best marvel hero, he the everyday hero who helps others. Miles is a prime example of that.

[@elmardaghbayli3699]

Alex, the way you look at film and art in general, I feel like most content creators don't get into. What I mean is that, you look at art how it's meant to be looked at. This game isn't supposed to tell an extravagant story that we've never heard or seen before, it's supposed to improve on the prior's experience and still feel just as grounded. So thank you Alex, for truly looking at art how it's meant to be looked at. Literally, every video you post, every take you make I agree or agree to the most part. I dunno, I guess many people feel this way when they watch, but I truly you should have more support than you actually do. I truly appreciate the amount of effort you put in these videos. On top of that, you shoot short films, which is just mind-boggling. Not only do you do that you also try to watch as many movies as you can to try to be as grounded as possible on your takes. Cause as we know art is subjective, not everyone has to agree with you POV. But somehow I agree with everything you post or for the most part, so Alex please continue grinding and hopefully one day you might achieve your dreams of becoming a director.

[@mynameisdom8611]

"play the game before watching if you dont want spoilers" welp. guess ill see you in 6 months

[@mynameisdom8611]

Unless... 😳

[@dominickballistic1873]

Don't worry man it is a short game

[@mynameisdom8611]

@@dominickballistic1873 I am simply unable to can seeing how I lack the exaggerated Swagger of a black teen

[@mynameisdom8611]

All jokes aside I refuse to play it on old gen ans ps5's have literally ceased to exist so it might be a while before I get my hands on it

[@turnthepage8980]

@@mynameisdom8611 I have been telling myself the same exact shit. I caved today. He doesn't heavily get into all the spoilers, and there's honestly not much. I say go for it. If we take a break from all thing Miles Morales afterwards, I bet by the time either of us can get our hands on it, our memory will have faded a little.

[@dao9964]

The part where Miles is charging the core thingy and Phin sees her brother as a flashback is just on point

[@IXPrometheusXI]

lmao, on WHAT point? Phinn learns nothing and doesn't change in that scene. What are you saying? That it was sad to be reminded of her brother's untimely death? I guess, but I'm finding it hard to make any meaning out of it. Something about learning the value of self-sacrifice, maybe? But that's not a character flaw for Phinn, so... why is this scene here?

[@dao9964]

@@IXPrometheusXI I think I expressed it wrongly. I'm talking about the scene's production design and concept. Not the meaning behind it

[@thehomelander1146]

The way he leaps off of rooftops and turns to face the camera before falling into a head first dive is just full of the exaggerated swagger of a black teen, it gives me goosebumps every time he does it

[@pablomigueldiaz6920]

I feel like SONY forced Imsoniac games to remaster Peter's face to resemble Tom Holland. The old design was perfect why just why?

[@leviticus6896]

Supposedly, it was to get a better face capture for more realistic facial expressions. Ironically, his new face is really stiff

[@puru1818]

It's the face of the voice actor

[@oblivion477]

They wanted to get the face to match with the irl voice actor for spiderman, plus they also wanted to make it more realistic to "show off" the power of the ps5.

[@M0YO]

www.reddit.com/r/SpidermanPS4/comments/jutczn/long_post_explanation_for_the_face_change_why_it/? here’s a link to a reddit thread completely explaining why they did it and why it’s so stiff in the new remaster

[@theaverageclownhole3369]

@@M0YO that actually cleared things up, thanks.

[@LoverboyMedia]

THAT'S MY BOY.

[@kOreoMusic]

Its honestly one of my favorite spider-man stories ever.

[@Spifel]

I love how he still used the old peter face

[@XxTreBasedxX]

this video is actually a masterpiece, the music when you explain that miles is here for us, and how superheroes help bring ppl together… was beautiful

[@AlexLove631]

From one Alex to another, you’re absolutely killing it bro! You’re literally making the videos I’ve always wanted to. Know that whenever this starts feeling tiring, that your work, just like Spidey, resonates with people and makes them feel seen. You’re a great storyteller bud. Keep putting on the mask and moving forward, because you’re going far! Much love!

[@bigbrother8281]

"I grin like a goddamn goose" Love it he says that

[@milkiassamuel780]

Insomniac has done it again folks! This game is a narrative spectacular, with next-generation videogame features that allow you to truly live your life not just as Spiderman but as Miles Morales, arguably one the greatest Spidermen out of the infinite Spider-verse verse of Spidey's. I love Miles so much because I truly connect with his character and his passion for aiding his community, and what it must feel like to live up to your own name, as well as living in the shadow of a legend. I know that may seem preachy/cringy and you may not believe me but as an African, 18-year-old who was born from two heritages, I genuinely feel like there's a part of me that admires and feels like Miles sometimes ( and you may not believe me or judge me for what I've said, and that's fine, your rightfully entitled to say your own opinion about me). Spider-verse is one of my favourite superhero films of all time and love that people are acknowledging Miles as a true Spiderman in both the film and this game as well. Insomniac truly knows what it means to write Spiderman as much as Rocksteady and Telltale know how to write Batman, and they have a deeper understanding of the character and all Spider-man than even the film could perceive. Overall I love this game, I love the previous game, and I love Miles Morales. My favourite Spiderman quote about Miles is when Peter said to Miles: Peter: "Don't do it like me, Miles... Do it like you!"

[@calkestis4037]

Every time I receive another notification from this channel, my day gets just a bit better.

[@ShaDowMo5es]

"Good art makes you feel something" I felt all the same emotions I had from playing the game watching this as your breakdowns are it's own form of art. You have a gift at putting these emotions into words man. I cant stop watching your videos. Keep it up. Excellent content and great writing.

[@ripmxrcus]

That last scene where he was dancing down the sidewalk was literally perfect

[@shoobsinator]

"A good art makes you feels something" That's right. That's how I feel whenever I see Alex's video, the way he tells stories in his video essays are amazing, make me keep wanting for more.

[@TheLevitatingFleem]

this dude rarely backs up literally any of the points he tries to make in his videos

[@bryanisnotinteresting]

when we needed him, the chad himself returned

[@bruceisbae3546]

"you don't need a costume to make a difference" - Peter Parker ( Marvel's Spiderman ps4)

[@bigboi9091]

Today I was stuck as home unable to move because of my anxiety and depression and the only thing keeping me going or at least getting me up, was hero's like spiderman for hope. But after watching this, you really gave me the inspiration I need to keep moving forward and really tell me why I should do it at all. You really helped me today and you really are a hero. Thank you

[@poloiaish6281]

Never give up bro!!!!

[@lukemccain186]

Hope you get better and never give up

[@DriftyPlus]

8:42 Wait hold on is that a reference to my recreation thumbnail lmfao.

[@Mirrorcomics24]

Is that a reference to my life

[@prasidhasangat5214]

Alex I can't explain how much you have influenced my life my love for stories more importantly stories with heart and soul poured into then comes from you your essays and I see that you are the same thing that you love in these videos you make about these superhero you are a man who puts everything his heart into all his vids and make something that he enjoys and doesn't let the words of other stop him you made me fall in love with these characters and inspired me to write my own stuff about movies characters and I can never thank you enough for this

[@HiTopFilms]

🙏

[@seandog]

Me whenever hitop uploads a spidey vid: “oh boy, yeah”

[@vento5558]

The fact you used the old model of Peter from PS4 for this video, you have my full respect

[@galactic85]

I'm surprised to you didn't mention that at the end they give Miles his own version of the train scene in Spider-Man 2 where Peter has lost his mask but the people on the train promise not to tell anyone and try to protect him. For me that moment at the end of the game was just as emotionally impactful as that scene from Spider-Man 2. All the people there watching miles are the people he spent the entire game helping and protecting.

[@mclovin457]

HiTop: The master of thumbnails

[@naydra199]

Is like everyone from holden here 😂😂

[@mclovin457]

@@naydra199 Apparently

[@nolancoulombe1950]

Hopefully Spider-Man 2 is as good as the past two masterpieces

[@muhammadiqbal3712]

YOU INSPIRE ME! THE END

[@ionga]

The thing you said about Heroes saving people is what I believe separates the MCU from the DC counterpart: In most DC movies we don't see the heroes actually saving people (Wonder Woman being the exception), while in Marvel Movies that's their main focus. Take notice how in each and every one of them the heroes go out of their way to save people even during tense fights, how they try their best not to drag innocents in their battles. That's what a hero is supposed to be: Not someone who beats criminals, not someone who hates injustice, but men and women who try to help others. One of the greatest Batman moments of all time wasn't him beating a villain, but him comforting Ace, a little girl who was about to die, staying with her until the end so she doesn't have to be alone. The sheer power of seeing him carrying her body afterwards broke me as a child, because up to that point Batman was just a cool guy who fights bad guys, but afterwards he was something greater to little old me, he was the Batman. And that's why I despise people like Snyder for not getting Bruce, for not understanding such an amazing and enduring character, for changing him in such a way that he turns into a mockery of his real self. These moments, of pure heroism, where the characters do simple acts of kindness are the most powerful. That's why we weep when we discover Peter visited a young boy who would soon die from cancer, when Superman sits down with a suicidal girl and talks with her and when Wolverine acts like a father to his younger X-Men, these are the moments I live for when reading comics.

[@wheniwasaweelad902]

Fantastic comment. This is why Man of Steel pissed me off. Watching Superman, of all people, punching the villain through buildings like a stupid idiot with no regards for the lives of civilians was one hell of a nightmare. He even had time to kiss Lois while people are either emerging from the rubble or crushed by it.

[@breakingbenjamin555]

This game was amazing. You get to see how being Spiderman affects a different person altogether. Peter Parker is already used to the routine of being Spiderman and we get to see Miles learn that being Spiderman isn't a 100% happy life. For a kid to mentally grow up and accept the dark parts of reality is amazing to see.

[@DanteAlighieri612]

Always my fave movie critic, so witty and know the field when it comes to film or video games,you inspired me to be movie analytic. Keep it up we here to support you mate.

[@HiTopFilms]

Thank you! ❤️

[@DanteAlighieri612]

@@HiTopFilms it's a pleasure and always welcome. Godspeed.

[@MandalorYaj117]

I seem to remember you say that "Good Art makes you Feel something" from the Spider-man PS4 video you made. This video, especially at the 11:11 had tears fall from my eyes, and it hits me right in the feels,man. It such a great video! Keep up the good work!

[@anthonyrosario5358]

Shits crazy sad when you realize that the reason Gloria was homeless in the 1st game was because her family kicked her out for being gay. 🏳️‍🌈 The game dosen't say it explicitly, But once you put the pieces together after playing Miles Morales you'll see it.

[@galactic85]

Oh wow....I didn't realize that. Sadly that's pretty reflective of reality. Lot of LGBTQ teens wind up homeless because their parents disowned them.

[@Stone_Stronghold]

@@galactic85 I couldn't even begin to imagine the heartbreak of being a parent and having your child say they are gay, nothing is more antithetical to life than to hear your progeny say they willing wish to be a genetic dead end.

[@carlosjavier771]

@@Stone_Stronghold bro wtf...

[@ninjanibba4259]

Who is Gloria?

[@stupidchannelwithstupidvid8750]

I don’t see how you pieced together that at all.

[@saven0mb0ss47]

The last 5 minutes got me emotional. I can totally understand what you mean. Ever since my grandfather’s passing this month. It made me feel hopeless and I kept asking myself why. But the thing I learned is that I need to get back up for my friends and family. They need me no matter what and I need them. Life is hard for everyone, but we need to always cling on to the light. The only way to make us feel whole

[@HiTopFilms]

I’m sorry for you loss, truly. And you are right. We have to keep getting back up. ❤️

[@Ghost16-k5n]

My favorite moment of ps4 spiderman is when Peter was about to jump away and turns back to teach miles to fight.

[@grantimusprimeofficial2732]

Yes that was a great moment, you really feel the connection between Peter and Miles.

[@firstlast9846]

*Sooner or Later* Spider-Man Stories are gonna get SO GOOD that a Standard is set that the Story must be Incredible or Don’t bother making the project - - In which case the MCU Spider-Man movies haven’t even been trying.

[@amitj7279]

This video has helped me in more ways than you can imagine Alex. The ending, where you talked about Miles moving forward. The way you said it, it brought literal tears to my eyes. The fact that there are other people who think the same way as me, the fact that I'm not weird. I've not been feeling myself lately, and I think I shd've watched this video when I had the chance. Thank you Alex, I love your work and keep it up! Once again, Thank you, you've made me feel better about myself, the way you talk about the things that you love, the words you say, they've made quite an impact one me. Much love

[@HiTopFilms]

❤️

[@noahmendez6760]

I like the fact that you used Bubniak's face for the footage

[@siah1403]

“Good art makes you feel something”-Alex I definitely felt something from this

[@davidkilamon1235]

Are we going to ignore the clear allusion to spiderman 2 in the final scene? (“He’s just a kid” + the people keeping his identity secret)

[@dymoure]

Hey, man. I don’t know if you’ll ever read this, but it’s definitely been a hard year. Just know you’re not alone. It’s like when Miles was narrating at the end of Spider-Verse... “and when I feel alone, like no one understands what I’m going through, I remember my friends who get it.” This world will heal, Alex. Everyone. As long as we stick together and be heroes in our own lives.

[@sng3939]

I’ll still never forgive insomniac for changing Peter’s face.

[@krmh42]

You’re video essays are so creative. I wish I could express my love for the character the way you do

[@TheParanormalist0601]

After Into the Spider-Verse, I just want more Miles Morales stories!

[@uguess94]

I cried in the final scene of this game. I relate to miles more than Peter but everything you said about this game was spot on. I have been telling my friends this is one of the best spiderman stories ever. I was infatuated with it & everything it brought. The subtle plot lines spoke to me & you had to really watch this as an interactive movie as opposed to a video game. Can't believe Insomniac has this pulse on spiderman & is creating good stories with the character. I look forward to the game when we get to switch between Miles & Peter ala GTA 5 vibes

[@Spidey_Battleedits]

Are we just gonna ignore the fact that Alex didn't say anything about Peter's new face?

[@stevenlaguna1497]

Go check his Twitter

[@Spidey_Battleedits]

@@stevenlaguna1497 What did he say? I'm too lazy to check his tweet

[@jermainesweet1919]

i call that restraint

[@Jack-gj3gf]

i know right???

[@stevenlaguna1497]

@@Spidey_Battleedits basically that the new face isn't terrible and may grow on him, but there is a good amount of emotional attachment that comes with the original face

[@spider-manunknown9193]

Facts Marvel Spider-Man ps4 is a masterpiece Spider-Man miles morales is almost perfect masterpiece.

[@boba-pool3145]

You've made me feel so much more connected to Spider-Man both Peter and Miles and for that I am truly grateful

[@introduction1266]

Can't wait for the sequel 🔥.

[@ChainGangShow]

Only thing that bothers me is Miles can take on Rhino, Prowler and multiple members of the underground at the same time, But gets his a** kicked by a girlfriend.

[@jackson501st]

insomniac has set the bar for what a spiderman game is