"REINVENTING A SUPERHERO"
The Amazing Spider-Man is a action & adventure film Directed by Marc Webb (same guy that brought us "500 Days of Summer"). Peter Parker finds a clue that might help him understand why his parents disappeared when he was young. This eventually leads him on a collision course with Dr. Curt Connors, his father former partner. Its starring Andrew Garfield, Emma Stone, Rhys Ifans, Dennis Leary, Martin Sheen, Sally Field, Irrfan Khan & Chris Zylka.
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#FilmFact: The second film is already scheduled for May 2014.
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#FilmFact: When first wearing the Spider-Man costume Andrew Garfield admitted to shedding tears.
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#FilmFact: Taylor Lautner, Josh Hutcherson, Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Logan Lerman, Robert Pattinson, Jamie Bell, Daniel Radcliffe, Michael Angarano, Michael Cera, Alden Ehrenreich, Zac Efron, Aaron Johnson,Xavier Samuel, Jim Sturgess and Anton Yelchin were also considered to play the lead role.
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THE REVIEW:
After the cancellation of "Spider-Man 4" which would have continued Tobey Maguire's story, we are brought this one complete with new cast & direction. I was only able to watch this reboot from the Spider-Man film franchise a couple days after its release. The storyline portrays Spider-Man from when he is still a kid & teenager. This is where he comes across his new found powers and starts to develop them. Lead actor Andrew Garfield & Director Marc Webb take centre stage & present us with their interpretation of Spider-Man. I am impressed with Mr Webb's work here because I could tell when watching he had taken great care with most scenes. I felt like Spider-Man was not just a computerised figure. It always felt like the character was alive & real throughout the time he was under the mask. As I watched on I came to understand why Mr Parker felt like it was his responsibility to protect the city from bad people.(as if i didn't already know)
OVERALL: GOOD ENTERTAINMENT.
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#FilmFact: When first wearing the Spider-Man costume Andrew Garfield admitted to shedding tears.
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#FilmFact: Taylor Lautner, Josh Hutcherson, Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Logan Lerman, Robert Pattinson, Jamie Bell, Daniel Radcliffe, Michael Angarano, Michael Cera, Alden Ehrenreich, Zac Efron, Aaron Johnson,Xavier Samuel, Jim Sturgess and Anton Yelchin were also considered to play the lead role.
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THE REVIEW:
After the cancellation of "Spider-Man 4" which would have continued Tobey Maguire's story, we are brought this one complete with new cast & direction. I was only able to watch this reboot from the Spider-Man film franchise a couple days after its release. The storyline portrays Spider-Man from when he is still a kid & teenager. This is where he comes across his new found powers and starts to develop them. Lead actor Andrew Garfield & Director Marc Webb take centre stage & present us with their interpretation of Spider-Man. I am impressed with Mr Webb's work here because I could tell when watching he had taken great care with most scenes. I felt like Spider-Man was not just a computerised figure. It always felt like the character was alive & real throughout the time he was under the mask. As I watched on I came to understand why Mr Parker felt like it was his responsibility to protect the city from bad people.(as if i didn't already know)
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Even though the action scenes were exciting to watch, I must still say I am a "if it aint broke, don't fix it" type of person. Yes its all well & good to rewrite a similar story with a new cast but why not just continue the old one?. I was surprised to hear that after just a couple films Spider-Man was rebooting. Films of this magnitude should only be rebooted after at least 6 movies. If Christian Bale (38 years old) can keep coming out with Batman films then so can Tobey Maguire (37 years old).
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The cast was well selected. Andrew Garfield (Peter Parker) was a great choice to play Spider-Man, he fell into the role nicely. Mr Garfield gave this character a more wild & aggressive approach. He also had a emotional connection that's heartfelt and the chemistry with his opposite Emma Stone (Gwen Stacy) looked good enough to be real.
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The 2002 Spider-Man film comes to mind alot when I watched this 2012 version as many elements from the old is carried into this new script. The storyline is
written to an extent & I don't like the fact I already knowing the skeleton of the film. Dejavu is an awkward feeling when sitting in a cinema seat. Nobody wants to pay to watch a film they've seen a similar version of. However, like I said the action scenes are where the money is, seeing The Amazing Spider-Man in 3D was truly awesome. Swinging off building & through the city. Hanging off poles & cranes. Fighting a science made monster & the law are just a few things on show. The 3D enhanced the experience a little further. Mr Webb was able captures the beauty of New York & its tall buildings. Spider-Man's suit did looked better than I had seen it in previous films, his web shooter was also cool to watch in action.
written to an extent & I don't like the fact I already knowing the skeleton of the film. Dejavu is an awkward feeling when sitting in a cinema seat. Nobody wants to pay to watch a film they've seen a similar version of. However, like I said the action scenes are where the money is, seeing The Amazing Spider-Man in 3D was truly awesome. Swinging off building & through the city. Hanging off poles & cranes. Fighting a science made monster & the law are just a few things on show. The 3D enhanced the experience a little further. Mr Webb was able captures the beauty of New York & its tall buildings. Spider-Man's suit did looked better than I had seen it in previous films, his web shooter was also cool to watch in action.
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As a whole I don't think this reboot makes any major point as the original a little better. I know I should give this new one a chance, but i think I speak for most when i say that you cant take a worldwide superhero comic and reinvent him... for no reason. I just cant forget that Tobey Maguire is the original creepy crawly. Sorry Andrew.
STAR RATINGS OUT OF 5: 3.7
ONE FAVORITE MOMENT IN THE FILM:
The underground train scene where Peter is just discovering his new found insect influenced powers.
(if you loved another moment in the film, please feel free to share it in the comments box below.)
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