This article contains spoilers for “Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse.”One of the best scenes in “Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse” is between our protagonist, Miles Morales (Shameik Moore), and his mother Rio Morales (Luna Lauren Vélez).
It’s one of those heartfelt speeches from a parental figure that is an indelible part of the Spider-Man narrative.Before Rio gives Miles permission to go after Gwen Stacy (Hailee Steinfeld), she straightens his jacket and studies him with a look of nostalgia and affection.
Rio tells her son that after raising her “little boy,” now it is his turn to make his own way in the world — even though she knows it cannot promise him the same safety or comfort that she can.
Rio has no idea that Miles’ secret identity as Spider-Man makes his world even more dangerous.In this way, she encourages Miles to protect his inner child as he continues to…
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