Spider-Man: Homecoming: 8 Things It Must Learn From The Sam Raimi Originals

8. It's Okay To Take Your Time (In Fact, It's Essential)

Homecoming doesn't have the crutch of an origin story – at this point the world is pretty burnt out on how Peter Parker came to be Spider-Man, so he's entering the MCU fully formed.

With this out of the way, the temptation could be to rush into the action and witty web-based antics, but Homecoming should use this valuable time granted by not having to boot up the story again to construct strong and convincing relationships between Peter and his family and friends, especially since the film is pipped to focus on Parker's high-school experiences.

In Sam Raimi's trilogy, a lot is covered in the initial twenty-five minutes before Peter even climbs his first wall. Not only do we see his infatuation with Mary Jane, his interest in photography and his loving relationship with his aunt and uncle, we're also given a glimpse into the lives of our tertiary characters, like Harry Osborn's insecurity about being chauffeured around in his dad's car and Mary Jane's volatile relationship with her father.

Given how well this set the scene for the whole trilogy, it should be clear that slowing down to develop Peter's world is essential.