novellhall Chapter 372 Your Good Neighbor Spider-Man
Chapter 372 Your Good Neighbor Spider-Man
Chapter 371 Your Good Neighbor Spider-Man
In the original rough cut, the editing team prepared four Easter eggs.
The Vulture's prison scenes, the chilling foreshadowing, and the crossover content with the Avengers —
Although there were many, none of them hit the mark.
"You don't need many Easter eggs, two are enough."
Chen Xun flipped through the Easter egg materials, lost in thought: "The first plot foreshadowing of the Scorpion Man is that Vulture meets Mike Gagan in prison, and Gagan asks him about Spider-Man's true identity, which Vulture chooses to conceal."
Everyone immediately understood what he meant.
Scorpion is a classic villain in Spider-Man comics. This Easter egg not only connects to the ending of the film, preserving the Vulture's character arc as a thief with a code of honor, but also lays the groundwork for future Spider-Man series.
It perfectly fits the Easter egg arrangement logic of the MCU and can also surprise comic book fans.
"And what about the second Easter egg?"
Jon Watts pressed for an answer.
Chen Xun clicked on a scene in the material library that had been overlooked by everyone.
Chris Evans, who plays Captain America, is filming a campus charity movie.
In the scene, Captain America, dressed in his classic uniform, is earnestly lecturing the students to be disciplined and patient. But at the end, he suddenly rolls his eyes and remarks, "Even if you wait patiently, you might still get nothing!"
Everyone in the editing room couldn't help but laugh after watching it.
"Let's use this one!"
Chen Xun said with a smile, "The audience was on the edge of their seats with Peter for two hours throughout the film, and the ending needed a lighthearted emotional adjustment. This Easter egg fits the whole film's campus youth tone, plays on MCU's own jokes, and breaks the fourth wall. The audience will definitely laugh after watching it."
Kevin Feige's eyes lit up instantly, and he slammed his hand on the table: "Brilliant! Use these two! One is a long-term plot device, the other is an emotionally resonant Easter egg. They're completely different in style, yet they fit the film perfectly. This is the kind of Easter egg the MCU should have!"
Everyone agreed, and no one objected anymore.
These two Easter eggs, one connecting to the future and the other grounded in the present, both preserve Marvel's traditions while introducing new and innovative ideas.
This is far superior to the four Easter eggs we prepared before.
three days later.
The final, re-edited version was screened again in the editing room.
The lights dimmed, the screen lit up, and the two-hour film unfolded with a well-paced rhythm, offering a captivating experience from beginning to end.
The simplified villain storyline features a complete character arc and a strong sense of oppression.
Tony's role was brief and to the point, fulfilling his role as a guide without stealing the spotlight.
The campus scenes are fast-paced and vivid, perfectly showcasing Peter's youthful spirit, naivety, confusion, and determination during his growth.
When Peter rejects Tony's invitation to join the Avengers at the end of the film, turns around and runs back to Queens, puts on his suit, swings on his webs, and shouts "Your good neighbor Spider-Man," the end credits music plays and the lights come back on.
In the editing room, thunderous applause erupted.
Jon Watts blushed with excitement, shaking Chen Xun's hand repeatedly: "It's perfect! Chen, without you, this film would never have achieved this level of success! This is absolutely the most moving Spider-Man film in history!"
Kevin Feige also stepped forward with a smile and gave Chen Xun a thumbs up: "I knew it. Casting you as Spider-Man was the best decision Marvel ever made. This movie will definitely be a global box office hit."
Amidst the cheers of the crowd, the familiar system notification sounded repeatedly in Chen Xun's mind, and several attribute orbs gleaming with a golden halo slowly drifted down from the direction of the screen:
[Ability to control the core narrative and character development of superhero movies +35]
[The balance between commercial appeal and artistic merit in comic book adaptations +30]
[Mastery of Film and Television Post-Production Editing and Narrative Rhythm +28]
[Understanding the Long-Term Layout and Easter Egg Design of the MCU Universe +22]
[Global Superhero Film Market Trend Prediction Accuracy +25]
"Absorb it all!"
Chen Xun silently recited the words in his mind, and his vast experience in film and television creation and industrialized production instantly integrated into his cognitive system. Immediately afterwards, the system panel popped up again with new project evaluations and reward notifications:
[Project Title: Spider-Man: Homecoming (Post-production complete, theatrical release confirmed)]
[Overall Performance Rating: S+]
Director's satisfaction rating: S+
Team Collaboration: S+
[Global audience expectations: S+ (Breaking the record for pre-release buzz for a Marvel solo superhero film, with global social media topic views exceeding 500 billion)]
Overall Rating: S+
[Final Production Stage Rewards Distribution:]
[Historical Progress] Realm Progress +6%, Current Progress 49%
Before the series of reward notifications had even finished, the progress bar on the panel jumped up again!
[Detected that the host has completed the entire in-depth creation process for "Spider-Man: Homecoming," from character reshaping and script polishing.]
From location shooting to final editing, he led the entire process and set a new benchmark for superhero movie creation, achieving the pinnacle of comic book adaptation films.
[Bonus Reward: [Historical Achievement] Realm Progress +10%, Current Progress 59%]
A bumper harvest!
Chen Xun never expected that a movie called "Spider-Man" would bring him so many surprises.
It's probably because the Spider-Man IP is so popular, plus his deep involvement in the creation process.
The film has already received an S+ rating even before its release.
It seems he's going to star in a hugely popular IP, and he'll have a significant role in the entire film production process!
Thursday at 8 p.m. North American time is prime time for internet traffic across the United States.
Marvel Studios and Sony Pictures Entertainment jointly announced that the first official trailer for "Spider-Man: Homecoming" has been released globally on all social media platforms worldwide, including YouTube, Twitter, and Weibo.
Prior to this, the film had only been shown in a 30-second preview trailer at SDCC Comic Con.
Aside from the official announcements that Chen Xun would play Spider-Man and Kristen Stewart would play MJ, almost no other core content has been released.
Fans around the world have been eagerly anticipating this for over half a year, and the moment the trailer was released, the number of views on major platforms skyrocketed.
The trailer opens with no earth-shattering explosions or superhero introductions.
In the cafeteria of a high school in Queens, Peter Parker, played by Chen Xun, is sipping a straw, but his eyes are secretly glancing at the table diagonally opposite. MJ, played by Kristen Stewart, is leaning back in her chair, casually flipping through a book. The moment Peter glances over, he immediately lowers his head like a kitten caught in the act, pretending to chat with Ned next to him about his internship at Stark Industries, but his ears are secretly turning red.
Chen Xun perfectly captured the awkwardness and embarrassment of a young man, even portraying the small gesture of nervously gripping the straw with remarkable naturalness.
Just as the audience was amused by the overwhelming youthful energy, the drumbeats of The Ramones' classic punk rock song "Blitzkrieg Bop" suddenly exploded, and the iconic "Hey Ho Let's Go!" scream, accompanied by images of spider webs tracing the New York skyline, instantly ignited the rhythm of the entire trailer.
The camera cuts quickly, showing iconic scenes that fans have been eagerly anticipating:
Peter, dressed in his homemade suit, chased after a car thief through the alleys of Queens, clumsily falling into a pile of garbage, but still flashing a victory sign at the camera.
The suit's visor automatically lifted, and AI Karen's gentle yet slightly teasing mechanical voice sounded: "Peter, your heart rate is steadily rising. Is it because you saw Miss MJ?"
Peter panicked instantly and frantically tried to shut the AI up, which made the audience smile knowingly.
The dramatic scene of the ferry being cut in two shows Peter desperately pulling on the broken hull with spider silk, his arm veins bulging, his eyes filled with determination, exuding a strong sense of responsibility from a young man.
The most explosive scene was undoubtedly the real-life climbing sequence on the Washington Monument.
The camera pans down from a height of 100 meters, with the obelisk soaring into the sky. Peter is pressed against the smooth stone wall, with a precipice hanging below him. The wind makes his armor flutter loudly. He slips and falls, his body hanging in mid-air. He only manages to keep his balance by gripping a crevice in the stone with one hand. You can feel the suffocating pressure even through the screen.
Without the artificiality of a green screen or the stiffness of special effects, the impact of the real high-altitude environment made all viewers hold their breath instantly.
The middle of the trailer.
Robert Downey Jr., playing Iron Man, makes his entrance. A black sports car pulls up in front of Peter, who takes off his sunglasses and says the film's central line to the troublemaker: "If you're nothing without this suit, then you don't deserve it."
The mature Iron Man and the confusion in Peter's eyes form a perfect contrast.
The end of the trailer.
Peter, dressed in his brand-new suit, swung through the buildings of New York City on his webs, shouting his classic line as the sun set: "Your friendly neighborhood Spider-Man!"
The image freezes on his smiling eyes.
The drumbeats in "BlitzkriegBop" also abruptly stop at the climax.
The short 2-minute and 23-second trailer is full of laughter and tears, youthful excitement, teenage growth, and thrilling action scenes, instantly raising fans' expectations to the top.
Within just 12 hours of its release, the trailer garnered over 7200 million views on YouTube, breaking the record for the most views of a Marvel solo superhero movie trailer.
Just 24 hours later, the number of views has exceeded 1.2 million!
It has received over 800 million likes!
Over 50 comments!
It completely dominated YouTube's global trending charts.
The top spot remains firmly in place.
The trailer has completely taken social media platforms around the world by storm.
On Twitter.
#SpiderManHomecoming#
#ChenXunSpiderMan#
#ChristineMJ#
These three terms directly occupied the top three spots on the global trending search list.
Discussions on related topics exceeded 3 million within 24 hours!
Countless overseas netizens flooded the comments section, expressing their excitement: "My God! This Spider-Man is so youthful! Chen Xun's portrayal of Peter is exactly how I imagine a 16-year-old high school student should be!"
"The Washington Monument scene was actually filmed on location?! I'm stunned! Chen Xun went all out! That scene made my legs go weak!"
"The Ramones' song is absolutely perfect for Spider-Man! The moment 'Hey Ho Let's Go' came on, I got goosebumps! This is the kind of energy the Spider-Man next door should have!"
"Kristen's MJ is so perfect! So cool and edgy, and her interactions with Peter's unrequited love are just so sweet! This version of MJ is definitely the most soulful of all!"
"Tony's line was so touching! Finally, it's not a version where Iron Man steals the show. He's the guide, not the main character. Peter's growth arc is finally established!"
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