The Amazing Spider-Man 2 Andrew Garfield IS Spider-Man!

[ThePowerCosmic]

Now that is an awesome gif. Completely caught me by surprise.

 

[Doctor Who]

Now that is an awesome gif. Completely caught me by surprise.

I was one of the gif/meme guys on the Batman side.

 

[Cassandra Cain]

One of the major letdowns of the first film, for me, was Peter Parker's characterization. He just wasn't likeable. At points he was simply mean-spirited (his jabs at criminals while dressed as Spider-Man came off more as demeaning and patronizing than witty or clever). He seemed incredibly immature. His quickness to break his promise to Captain Stacy, and his disrespectful comment about "broken promises being the best kind" didn't do any favors to my opinion of the character.

I'm hoping (fingers crossed!) that Spidey will be a more likeable and sympathetic character this time around.

Christ, I'm hoping the same thing! I noticed these instances of Garfield's Peter Parker the moment he came on screen. I'd hate to make comparisons, but I can't help it. Although he lacked most of the humor and the one-liners, I very much favored Raimi's Spider-Man/Peter Parker. He was just an all-around genuine, likeable person and incredibly humble (which was a major characteristic in SP2). But I'm gonna hope for the best that he's a naive kid who's going through a growing up process throughout this trilogy, and who may change even drastically (especially if Gwen is killed and others close to him face similar perils) by the end of these films.

 

[Joe_Kickass]

Even the nicest people in the world have their moments of being a little rude, a little hot headed and mean spirited. It's the way the world is, if you could look into the life of someone like you could in a movie, you'd realize that no one is golden, everyone is just brozen spray painted golden, some people just have more chips peeling off than others, but everyone does at some points. Peter does numerous kind things, yes he does some jerkish stuff, like the criminal instance, but he was taking his anger out on that guy, is it right? No, but he couldn't hold it in any longer. He was also drunk with power, realizing that for once he was the one "behind the gun". Power corrupts everyone, some learn to break through that corruption, others become further consumed by it. Peter does manage to break through it though. Also, about the Captain Stacey promise, we don't know if in the sequel Peter will start out already with Gwen, that could have been something he said to just show that he cares for her and how hard this promise is to keep. She just lost her dad and her boyfriend, and you saw how she smiled. He was trying to cheer her up. Considering the promise was featured in the plot synoposis shows that he'll be somewhat conflicted, maybe towards the beginning, perhaps throughout the movie even when they're together. The promise won't be ignored that's for certain.

 

[Joe_Kickass]

Marc Webb even stated Peter will be a more flawed character, and he is. Everyone is flawed, but Peter still has a good heart, that's evident throughout the movie. He has some anger and frustration stored inside him and longs to be with someone who'll be there for him. Both due to being an orphan, which was said numerous times would be explored through Peter's character.

 

[Boom]

I wasn't the only one doing it. And for good reason, too. That s**t's horrible.

I mean, hell. Even if I was the only one doing it, I'd still be like,

"WTF is this s**t?!"

I damn near had to call an ambulance because of this.

 

[Jexx]

Uhh, I have no problem with him having his own style. My point is, his style is hip to the current times, and having a hairstyle like the one that the other guy mentioned would clash with that, and would look horrible on Andrew's Peter.

Hipster means wanting to be 'unique' and 'different' compared to the 'popular' clothing/music/whatever choices.

So.. the opposite of what you're saying.

 

[ThePowerCosmic]

Hipster means wanting to be 'unique' and 'different' compared to the 'popular' clothing/music/whatever choices.

So.. the opposite of what you're saying.

Peter is unique and different compared to popular music/whatever choices. That doesn't change the fact that his style is modern and he has stayed hip to what kids wear these days. So, no. Not the opposite of what I'm saying.

 

[WarriorDreamer]

I was suprised to find out Peter would still be at school. Do you guys think, at 29 Andrew can still pull off being a 17/18 year old? I assume he's playing 18 but it's a bit much to be playing someone 11 years younger than yourself. Thoughts?

 

[Joe_Kickass]

I was suprised to find out Peter would still be at school. Do you guys think, at 29 Andrew can still pull off being a 17/18 year old? I assume he's playing 18 but it's a bit much to be playing someone 11 years younger than yourself. Thoughts?

There are a lot of seniors in high school who look to be in their mid-late 20s. Also, Andrew looks younger than any members of the cast of American Pie, who all potrayed seniors.

 

[chamber-music]

Andrew looks younger than most guys you see playing High School students in American movies and tv shows

Even back in 2005 in Tv show Sugar Rush Garfeild looked about five years younger than he actually was.

 

[Cassandra Cain]

I was suprised to find out Peter would still be at school. Do you guys think, at 29 Andrew can still pull off being a 17/18 year old? I assume he's playing 18 but it's a bit much to be playing someone 11 years younger than yourself. Thoughts?

Yeah, he definitely has the looks and mannerisms to pull it off. Which is why I suspect he got so skinny for the role of Peter, so that he could look a tad younger (just compare his stature from the social network to TASM - there's definitely a difference). And if he continues to sport the Edward Cullen hairstyle it shouldn't be too difficult.

 

[jaqua99]

When I say hipster, I mean a kid who's style is hip to the current times, very modern. Not those freaky looking kids you posted earlier. That's what Andrew's Peter is with his style, modern. Just because something is from Wal-Mart or Goodwill doesn't mean it can't have a modern look.

Reagrdless of anything you're saying, that doesn't make that hairstyle any better. Notice how no one has came out and agreed with you on the hairstyle(yet, at least)? It's because it's horrendous, and others know it as well.

It even looks bad on the most recent animated version of Peter.

He must've just seen a reflection of himself.

as much as I like you PC, I gotta address this, it appears you are missusing the word "hipster" as a hipster is not someone who is hip, and a part of popular trends. In fact, it's generally the opposite. They stay away from popular trends and make themselves away from mainstream. I sort of like to think of hipsters similarly to Punk Rockers. (real punk rockers from the 70s and 80s. Not the fake garbage ones today)

 

[jaqua99]

Peter is unique and different compared to popular music/whatever choices. That doesn't change the fact that his style is modern and he has stayed hip to what kids wear these days. So, no. Not the opposite of what I'm saying.

^that's not what a hipster is though :P

 

[Jexx]

also... no one uses 'hip' anymore to describe something that's 'in style'. At least, not if they don't want to embarrass themselves.

 

[ThePowerCosmic]

as much as I like you PC, I gotta address this, it appears you are missusing the word "hipster" as a hipster is not someone who is hip, and a part of popular trends. In fact, it's generally the opposite. They stay away from popular trends and make themselves away from mainstream. I sort of like to think of hipsters similarly to Punk Rockers. (real punk rockers from the 70s and 80s. Not the fake garbage ones today)

I wasn't talking about those types of kids. Just how I use the word hip. People have used the term "hipster" for a while, long before they did for the type of hipster you think I'm talking about. And you're cool too,Jagua.

also... no one uses 'hip' anymore to describe something that's 'in style'. At least, not if they don't want to embarrass themselves.

 

[def28]

The term hipster is somewhat subjective nowadays but can definitely be addressed to certain styles of popualr clothing (Skinny Jeans) and mainstream music (Fun, Bon Iver). Hipster trends got popular, but they still carry the label. **** eventually changes just like hipsters.

 

[Smegger56]

Where was Pete really Un-likable? Also, his reaction to criminals was mean spirited? Example?

The only time he was 'mean' was the car jacker. And he thought this may be his uncles killer.

I thought this was a very well developed Peter Parker. He went through a roller coaster in TASM.

 

[TH29]

Oh geez, I gotta say from reading these boards, the amount of overly sensitive people who found Peter to be mean, or a jerk is ridiculous. He was anything but those things, he was frustrated and lashing out at the fact his Uncle had been killed...people take that and deal with it in certain ways that may make them difficult. Also if the stuff he did/said to the criminals was harsh...yeesh, maybe you shouldnt be watching PG-13 movies yet.

 

[webhead9707]

Where was Pete really Un-likable? Also, his reaction to criminals was mean spirited? Example?

The only time he was 'mean' was the car jacker. And he thought this may be his uncles killer.

I thought this was a very well developed Peter Parker. He went through a roller coaster in TASM.

I didn't think that was even mean.. I thought it was Spider-Man-eque. Of course he's mean to them! THEY'RE CRIMINALS!

Oh geez, I gotta say from reading these boards, the amount of overly sensitive people who found Peter to be mean, or a jerk is ridiculous. He was anything but those things, he was frustrated and lashing out at the fact his Uncle had been killed...people take that and deal with it in certain ways that may make them difficult. Also if the stuff he did/said to the criminals was harsh...yeesh, maybe you shouldnt be watching PG-13 movies yet.

 

[TH29]

seriously boggles my mind. He was never MEAN to aunt may, maybe he was difficult cause he didnt want her to worry and didnt want to explain what was going on for obvious reasons. The worst thing he did was tell her to please go to sleep so as not to worry about him.

 

[webhead9707]

seriously boggles my mind. He was never MEAN to aunt may, maybe he was difficult cause he didnt want her to worry and didnt want to explain what was going on for obvious reasons. The worst thing he did was tell her to please go to sleep so as not to worry about him.

With tears in his eyes no less.

 

[mayo23]

I'm thinking it's just people who weren't happy with the reboot to begin with and are just exaggerating "character flaws" in order to nitpick.

 

[TH29]

If him being a jerk means I dont have to hear him spout brady bunch dialogue like in the raimi trilogy, by all means Pete, Jerk it out!

 

[Web face]

With tears in his eyes no less.

What an ass