One of the biggest surprises in Spider-Man: Brand New Day has nothing to do with superheroes. It's New York itself.
For the first time in years, Spider-Man's hometown feels like the city millions of people actually know. Puerto Rican accents and Spanish phrases are heard naturally throughout the film. Salsa dancers fill neighborhood streets. Emmy-winning actress Liza Colón-Zayas brings authority and warmth as detective Jean DeWolff (whose name comic fans will instantly recognize).