[Movie] The Amazing Spider-Man

Originally Posted by Holden

Only bad thing I've heard about this movie is that it's pacing can be weird later in the film. Otherwise, I've heard it's a solid, fresh take on the Spider-Man story.

Sooo pumped to see it.

The final battle seemed like it came a lot sooner than I expected. In all, the entire film seemed like it zoomed by. Basically, it has a long (but good) introduction, an epic third act, and a thin chain of events in between.

Anyway, I suppose a tiny plot criticism of mine is that the Liquid Nitrogen just happened to be nearby for Spidey to use it. I'm not really a fan of battles that end that way, if you know what I mean.

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Originally Posted by AzraelBlack

just a friendly reminder about spoilers and stuffs guys

I've got it covered.

See what I did there?

Saw it this afternoon.
The movie's fun, all in all, though I'm not sure if I like it better than the original films (maybe it's nostalgia talking, but I freaking love Spider-Man 2).
Action's good, romance had good chemistry, and I liked Flash Thompson's portrayal. Rhys Ifan was good, but he had some scenes that made me think, "Sir, you are not Willem Dafoe. Stop it."
For some reason, there's something about the movie that just feels off for me. I think it's mostly based on others' reactions to Spider-Man. Part of Spidey's appeal to me as a character is that opinions on him are divided. Law enforcement almost universally hates him, but even the common people have doubts about him. In the movie, we really only see him getting flack from the police and no-one else.

Anyway, I recommend the film. It's no Avengers, but it's still fun.

Okay, so I really really liked this movie. I thoroughly enjoyed it.
I appreciated how they made spiderman act more like a kid in this movie, compared to the first films. Andrew Garfield definitely fits the Parker roll better than Tobey. I also really liked the relationship between Peter and Gwen.
The action was great (the first-person perspective shots from Spidey's view were cool).
The music was pretty forgettable though. The original films definitely shine brighter in the music department.


So what's up with Sony and Spiderman? I heard that Sony was going to soon lose the rights to spiderman or something, which is why they decided to cash in with a new movie before then. Is this true? Could we still get a sequel?

Spiderman isn't really an Avenger though :/

Isn't he usually not part of the team? I'd prefer see Wolverine in there.

I thought Spidey was part of the New Avengers or something. The movieverse could always add him to the team, but I don't see him sticking with it. It'd be a temporary deal for the character? DUDE'S GOT SCHOOL.

Originally Posted by Totakeke

The music was pretty forgettable though. The original films definitely shine brighter in the music department.

That's a shame to hear. Danny Elfman's score for the first film is one of my favorites in the past decade. I guess it was pretty difficult to top that though.

Gotta admit, when I heard the main theme towards the film's climax, my first thought was "Narm."

I thought this movie was terrible. Acting was okay, but I never really felt emotion for the characters in this one. When Uncle Ben dies in this one, it wasn't as sad to me. Peter seemed too immature. I know he's a teenager, but gosh. Also, he seemed like he didn't care at all if people knew his true identity. That's so stupid. Like, he gave that kid his mask to wear so that way he'd have the courage to try to escape the burning vehicle. And when he told his father he was Spiderman, the word spread so fast from that one occurance. I thought that was weird. And a lot of the time when he was fighting Lizard, they weren't even in the city. And Curt Connors/Lizard seemed so smart, yet he thought that turning humans into these creatures was a great idea? Seemed unrealistic. And a lot of the cool scenes where Spiderman was swinging his webs in the city was at the end of the movie, not even during the actual action.

I really thought this movie was just terrible.

Well I'm currently sitting in a pitch black theater, cause lightning struck the building. D@&% IT I REALLY WANTED TO SEE SPIDERMAN D:>

Originally Posted by ManofRedHelms

The final battle seemed like it came a lot sooner than I expected. In all, the entire film seemed like it zoomed by. Basically, it has a long (but good) introduction, an epic third act, and a thin chain of events in between.

Yeah, the third act definitly just kinda happened, but I'm actually glad for the length of the movie, otherwise. Lots of time to develop the characters.

Anyway, I suppose a tiny plot criticism of mine is that the Liquid Nitrogen just happened to be nearby for Spidey to use it. I'm not really a fan of battles that end that way, if you know what I mean.

Yeah, it did seem a bit convenient. I'm not entirely sure why they had that on the roof of Oscorp, anyway, but hey.

Originally Posted by Tyler

I thought this movie was terrible.

I'd have to disagree with you there.

Acting was okay, but I never really felt emotion for the characters in this one.

Holy ♥♥♥♥, Andrew Garfield. I nearly cried when Ben was telling him about his father's quote on responsibility and the focus goes to Peter's face and you just seem him crumple while Ben's still talking. You can't say that Garfield isn't capable.

I'd heard good things about Martin Sheen as Uncle Ben, and he does do a good job, but I wish the guy had joked around a bit more than he did. I felt more emotionally attached to the last Ben than I did this one, I guess. Or at least I was more bummed when he died. (I would have spoiler tagged that last sentence, but come on.) I guess I was expecting it in this one, when I didn't know much about Spider-Man's backstory going into the last movie as a kid.

Also, my hat off to Captain Stacey. Dude was excellent. Good dad. I liked the dynamic he had with Peter.

And Ifans did a pretty nice job of playing a really conflicted and sympathetic Curt Conners.

Also, he seemed like he didn't care at all if people knew his true identity.

Yeaaaah, Pete took off his mask a bit more than I liked. Especially since he's like super serious about keeping his identity secret in the comics.

the word spread so fast from that one occurance.

I was hoping for a shot of some Daily Bugle headline, but nah. :/ Any chance they could get J. K. Simmons involved in the franchise again? I'm really hoping they explore Peter's job at the paper in a future movie.

I thought that was weird. And a lot of the time when he was fighting Lizard, they weren't even in the city.

I don't think that really mattered at all. And of the fights with the Lizard, half of them were in the city, or in view of the city skyline.

And Curt Connors/Lizard seemed so smart, yet he thought that turning humans into these creatures was a great idea? Seemed unrealistic.

Dude, I dunno if you were hoping Conners' thought process would make any sense when he was all hopped up on chems (was that Oz? I heard something about Oz at some point) and talking to the giant lizard in his head all the time.

And a lot of the cool scenes where Spiderman was swinging his webs in the city was at the end of the movie, not even during the actual action.

Again, did that matter at all? If you like seeing Spidey make poses in mid-air, then by all means, but really. Also, you have to keep in mind, in the third act, the dude had taken a bullet graze across the leg and was basically hopping around everywhere. And when he fought Lizard, the guy went right for Spidey's wrists and broke his web-slingers.

I really thought this movie was just terrible.

Again, I'd just really, really, really have to disagree with you there.


The movie was everything I'd hoped for. Cast was great. Movie felt really fresh. And it was true what I was hearing about Webb bringing a bit more emotion into the story.

Also, Peter's sense of humor was in full swing* and I loved that.

*Anyone? Anyone?


Edit: ALSO, THE POST CREDITS SCENE: Who was that talking to Conners?? Was it Osborn? I had a notion it was Osborn, but I'm not sure.

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Good read about what may have been cut out of the movie, for those who've watched already: Was The Untold Story Cut From THE AMAZING SPIDER-MAN? | Badass Digest

Originally Posted by Holden

Also, Peter's sense of humor was in full swing* and I loved that.

I dunno, I felt that the quips we heard in the trailer were the best the movie had to offer. I wouldn't say that "Aww, someone's been a bad lizard" is as bad as "It's you who's out, Gobby- out of your mind!", but it did make me cringe a bit.

I loved it, everything was great.

Anyone got any theories about who the man in the shadows is at the end? I've heard people say Mysterio and Electro but I personally believe its supposed to be the Chameleon. The Chameleon is the villain they usually use when dealing with peters parents so it makes sense. I hope its the Chameleon for no other reason than it means Kraven the hunter might make an appearance since they are brothers.

^A lot of people have suggested it's Osborn.
Nice review, Iron Man/Bravo. I should probably see this movie again, as I wasn't in the best of moods when I watched it.

I haven't seen the movie yet but I'm really looking forward to it. Toby just seemed incredibly awkward through each movie that he did (it was really the villains that made those movies for me, not him), but I do enjoy the one-liners and such that I've seen in the trailers. It gives it more of a comic book feel.

I'm not going to be surprised if I find this better than the first Spider-man with Green Goblin.

Originally Posted by Janus

^A lot of people have suggested it's Osborn.
Nice review, Iron Man/Bravo. I should probably see this movie again, as I wasn't in the best of moods when I watched it.

Osborn is a definite possibility but I'd rather they do villains they haven't already done. Spider Man has an impressive rogues gallery filled with good villains to use.

Osborn's going to be involved either way, but I have a hunch he'll use a proxy to carry out his plans, at least until he turns into the Goblin or something. Though I don't know if they'd consider putting Goblin in at any point in the new Trilogy seeing as the persona was so prominent in the last few movies.