Love it or hate it, Rotten Tomatoes is now more important than ever when it comes to whether moviegoers decide to check out the latest releases in theaters, and it's not uncommon for studios to tout scores in TV spots as proudly as they do actual reviews.
Now, with
Spider-Man: Far From Home receiving rave reviews, we're taking a look at how each of the wall-crawler's big screen appearances (both in his franchise and others) compare and, well, it's definitely been a very interesting journey for the web-slinger!
Below, you'll be able to see how the "Critics Score" for each film compared to the "Audience Score" (there are some very interesting differences there), and whether or not every single one of these
Spider-Man movies were "Certified Fresh" (hint: they weren't). Throw in the "Critics Consensus" and a ranking from the worst to best reviewed, and there's lots to discuss here.
So, to take a look at the full list, all you have to do is click on the "View List" button below.
Spider-Man (2002)
Audience Score: 67%
Certified Fresh? Yes
Critics Consensus: Not only does Spider-Man provide a good dose of web-swinging fun, it also has a heart, thanks to the combined charms of director Sam Raimi and star Tobey Maguire.
Spider-Man 2 (2004)
Audience Score: 82%
Certified Fresh? Yes
Critics Consensus: Boasting an entertaining villain and deeper emotional focus, this is a nimble sequel that improves upon the original.
Spider-Man 3 (2007)
Audience Score: 51%
Certified Fresh? No
Critics Consensus: Though there are more characters and plotlines, and the action sequences still dazzle, Spider-Man 3 nonetheless isn't quite as refined as the first two.
The Amazing Spider-Man (2012)
Audience Score: 77%
Certified Fresh? Yes
Critics Consensus: A well-chosen cast and sure-handed direction allow The Amazing Spider-Man to thrill, despite revisiting many of the same plot points from 2002's Spider-Man.
The Amazing Spider-Man 2 (2014)
Audience Score: 64%
Certified Fresh? No
Critics Consensus: While the cast is outstanding and the special effects are top-notch, the latest installment of the Spidey saga suffers from an unfocused narrative and an overabundance of characters.
Captain America: Civil War (2016)
Audience Score: 89%
Certified Fresh? Yes
Critics Consensus: Captain America: Civil War begins the next wave of Marvel movies with an action-packed superhero blockbuster boasting a decidedly non-cartoonish plot and the courage to explore thought-provoking themes.
Spider-Man: Homecoming (2017)
Audience Score: 88%
Certified Fresh? Yes
Critics Consensus: Spider-Man: Homecoming does whatever a second reboot can, delivering a colorful, fun adventure that fits snugly in the sprawling MCU without getting bogged down in franchise-building.
Avengers: Infinity War (2018)
Audience Score: 91%
Certified Fresh? Yes
Critics Consensus: Avengers: Infinity War ably juggles a dizzying array of MCU heroes in the fight against their gravest threat yet, and the result is a thrilling, emotionally resonant blockbuster that (mostly) realizes its gargantuan ambitions.
Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse (2018)
Audience Score: 93%
Certified Fresh? Yes
Critics Consensus: Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse matches bold storytelling with striking animation for a purely enjoyable adventure with heart, humor, and plenty of superhero action.
Avengers: Endgame (2019)
Audience Score: 91%
Certified Fresh? Yes
Critics Consensus: Exciting, entertaining, and emotionally impactful, Avengers: Endgame does whatever it takes to deliver a satisfying finale to Marvel's epic Infinity Saga.
Spider-Man: Far From Home (2019)
Audience Score: N/A
Certified Fresh? Yes
Critics Consensus: A breezily unpredictable blend of teen romance and superhero action, Spider-Man: Far from Home stylishly sets the stage for the next era of the MCU.
Honourable Mention: Venom (2018)
Audience Score: 81%
Certified Fresh? No
Critics Consensus: Venom's first standalone movie turns out to be like the comics character in all the wrong ways - chaotic, noisy, and in desperate need of a stronger attachment to Spider-Man.
How They Stack Up
11. Venom
10. The Amazing Spider-Man 2
9. Spider-Man 3
8. The Amazing Spider-Man
7. Avengers: Infinity War
6. Spider-Man/Spider-Man: Far From Home
5. Captain America: Civil War
4. Spider-Man: Homecoming
3. Spider-Man 2
2. Avengers: Endgame
1. Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse