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Jun 28, 2012
- by 2_TwoJewsOnFilm
- posted in Movie Hype
Rating:
+4
By Joan Alperin Schwartz
'The Amazing Spider Man, shot in 3D and directed by Mark Webb (500 Days Of Summer) is an edgy, emotional, action pack, at times, boring, movie. Yes I did use the 'b' word.
In this version, which is definitely in my opinion, an improvement over all the 'Spider Man films that came before, we meet Peter Parker (Max Charles) as a young boy.
His father, (Campbell Scott) a renowned scientist and mother, fearing that they're in danger, leave their young son in the care of his Uncle Ben (Martin Sheen) and Aunt May (Sally Fields).
We flash forward years later...Peter Peter (Andrew Garfield) is now a skateboarder/science nerd/photographer filled witha bucket load of teen angst
Parker is an outcast in school, constantly getting picked on by the jocks. His only friend, is the gorgeous Gwen (Emma Stone) so things could be worse.
But Peter's life is about to change, when....
He finds one of his dad's old research papers. This sends him to the lab of his father's former partner, scientist Dr. Curt Connors (Rhys Ifans) who for years, has been obsessed with finding a way to regrow limbs. Can't really blame him, since he only has one and a half arms.
At the lab, Peter gets bitten by a genetically altered spider and well...the rest is history.
Watching Peter getting use to his powers is actually one of the more entertaining aspects of the film...That is, until he meets his nemesis...Not wanting to spoil anything, I'll just call him...A VERY BIG ANGRY GREEN LIZARD MAN...
Unfortunately, the action doesn't come until the last 40 minutes of the film and watching Peter's awkardness with Gwen, becomes grating after a while.
But having said that, if you are a fan of this genre, 'The Amazing Spider Man' is definitely a 'must see' for you.
The special effects are great and I liked Andrew Garfield quite a lot as the high flying/jumping/crime fighting/flawed super hero.
It's for that reason I gave 'The Amazing Spider Man' which opens in theatres, Tuesday, July 3rd, 2012, 4 bagels out of 5.
Check out our video for John's rating and more of our bantering. Oh, and to meet Noodle, our Diva
Japanese Chin.
.
'The Amazing Spider Man, shot in 3D and directed by Mark Webb (500 Days Of Summer) is an edgy, emotional, action pack, at times, boring, movie. Yes I did use the 'b' word.
In this version, which is definitely in my opinion, an improvement over all the 'Spider Man films that came before, we meet Peter Parker (Max Charles) as a young boy.
His father, (Campbell Scott) a renowned scientist and mother, fearing that they're in danger, leave their young son in the care of his Uncle Ben (Martin Sheen) and Aunt May (Sally Fields).
We flash forward years later...Peter Peter (Andrew Garfield) is now a skateboarder/science nerd/photographer filled witha bucket load of teen angst
Parker is an outcast in school, constantly getting picked on by the jocks. His only friend, is the gorgeous Gwen (Emma Stone) so things could be worse.
But Peter's life is about to change, when....
He finds one of his dad's old research papers. This sends him to the lab of his father's former partner, scientist Dr. Curt Connors (Rhys Ifans) who for years, has been obsessed with finding a way to regrow limbs. Can't really blame him, since he only has one and a half arms.
At the lab, Peter gets bitten by a genetically altered spider and well...the rest is history.
Watching Peter getting use to his powers is actually one of the more entertaining aspects of the film...That is, until he meets his nemesis...Not wanting to spoil anything, I'll just call him...A VERY BIG ANGRY GREEN LIZARD MAN...
Unfortunately, the action doesn't come until the last 40 minutes of the film and watching Peter's awkardness with Gwen, becomes grating after a while.
But having said that, if you are a fan of this genre, 'The Amazing Spider Man' is definitely a 'must see' for you.
The special effects are great and I liked Andrew Garfield quite a lot as the high flying/jumping/crime fighting/flawed super hero.
It's for that reason I gave 'The Amazing Spider Man' which opens in theatres, Tuesday, July 3rd, 2012, 4 bagels out of 5.
Check out our video for John's rating and more of our bantering. Oh, and to meet Noodle, our Diva
Japanese Chin.
.
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Scotman
July 10, 2012
I liked it! Andrew was a great Spiderman; the Oscorp Building had a realistic, scientific feel. The action was great but not overly done. Character development was really good the first hour. The mid Credit scene was interesting too.
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woopak_the_thrill
July 02, 2012
I am avoiding all reviews for this film until I see it. I am a Spidey nut and I heard several things about this movie that I hope are not true. Be back to comment more after I've seen it.
woopak_the_thrill
July 04, 2012
Ok, I just saw it and I have to say that I did not like it too much. I thought it was Eh-mazing LOL
2_TwoJewsOnFilm
July 05, 2012
You felt the way John felt. Hopefully 'Batman' will be better. Happy 4th.
woopak_the_thrill
July 05, 2012
are you two going to see Oliver Stone's new movie?
2_TwoJewsOnFilm
July 05, 2012
We're seeing it tonight. Can't wait. I like Mr.Stone even when he misses.
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MichaelN
June 29, 2012
Thanks you are the first reviewer that calls this an improvement over the prior films. Was it because of the 3D? I find it hard for this film to be better than #2 with Doc Octopus.
2_TwoJewsOnFilm
July 05, 2012
Andrew Garfield is a much better actor than Mr. McGuire
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Joan & John Schwartz (2_TwoJewsOnFilm)
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About this movie
Cast:
Sally Field,
Campbell Scott,
Andrew Garfield,
Rhys Ifans,
Martin Sheen,
Emma Stone,
Dennis Leary,
Irrfan Khan
Director:
Marc Webb
Genre:
Action,
Adventure,
Drama,
Fantasy
Release Date:
July 3, 2012
MPAA Rating:
PG-13
Studio:
Columbia Pictures,
Marvel Studios
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