‘Spider-Man: Homecoming’ Revisited: “The World’s Changed, Boys”

The Marvel Cinematic Universe isn’t just superheroes interacting with other superheroes.

The notion of a “universe” is that the actions of some characters leave a permanent impression on the surrounding world.

The idea is that when these characters do something, it isn’t just forgotten or ignored, but rather it must be reckoned with.

That’s why some people find Iron Man 3 to be such an infuriating experience.

If Tony Stark (Robert Downey Jr.) is in trouble and there are exploding people out in the world, then where is Shield? What’s the fallout from the Battle of …

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