(Homecoming and Infinity War/Endgame spoilers ahead)
I do like how Spider-Man doesn’t get reintroduced for a 3rd time, but already exists in the MCU. Tom Holland is a great Spider-Man, and I like the perspective of Peter being a kid rather than an adult(ish). A few nitpicks: I feel that MJ/Michele is annoying and nothing like the real MJ. There weren’t enough consequences for Spidey’s mistakes, and a bit more action would have been nice. However, several complaints against this movie are a little weak. For example, Aunt May does exist, she is just younger. Liz Allen actually is from the comics, much earlier so than one Gwen Stacy. And I’m fairly certain that even Ned is from the comics in some way (very similar to Ganke from the Miles Morales comics). I prefer Ned to Harry, as another Harry reskin would be kind of annoying (never liked him much anyways), and Ned provides a new aspect to the story. I do miss good ol’ JJJ.
Is Homecoming a little bit different than the previous series? Yes. Could it be improved upon? Every film can. My hope is that Far From Home introduces repercussions for the hero’s failures and softens Michele into more of the MJ of old. Plus, I’d like to see Spidey’s powers develop a bit, considering how his Spider Sense is practically nullified in the MCU.
A bit of wishing here: It would have been nice if Michele survived the snap so grew old and left the franchise, while the Ned and Flash came back as they were. Then, the real MJ could be inserted as a survivor who aged to Spider-Man’s age in Far From Home. Also, it would have been nice if there were some casualties after the whole cruise scene (Iron Man arrives too late), so that Iron Man would have a legitimate reason to take Spidey’s suit and Spidey might learn some responsibility along the way.
Overall, great movie, and high hopes for Far From Home.