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Movies that are part of larger franchises are often criticized for being predictable. Take, for instance, Spider-Man: Far From Home (2019), which is part of the Marvel Cinematic Universe franchise. It's true that this movie resembles earlier Marvel movies. But just because a movie has familiar elements doesn't mean it can't also be worth watching. Critics generally agree that Spider-Man: Far From Home isn't the most exciting franchise movie, but franchise movies are rarely as stale as some people claim. And some franchise movies, like Logan (2017), are wonderfully original.