The Amazing Spider-Man Isn't Tobey Too Old?

[Chris Wallace]

I hope they finally make a Spider-Man movie with Spidey in his 30s..

There hasn't been a Spider-Man comic depicting him in his 30's. Besides, I don't see him as too old.

He still has a youthful appearance & demeanor. Besides, the last thing I want is to see the Spider-Man movies go the Batman route, relentlessly recasting & revamping until we get utter crap.

 

[Gladiator]

As far as looks are concerned, age isn't the real issue. TM looking fat and out of shape should be what everyone's main complaint. SM1 showed him shirtless, looking pretty ripped. In SM2, he's taking his shirt off as he turns away from the camera (with arms raised) to keep him from looking out of shape. SM3 only showed him shirtless from the shoulders up. Probably because they could no longer disguise his fat. When an actor is making what TM makes, the least he could do is curl more than donuts.

 

[NewYorkSpider]

I wonder if he stopped working out as much because of his back? This should be his #1 priority for SM4 is getting in shape.

 

[Gladiator]

Thats no excuse. If his back was that bad, he should've been replaced.

 

[SpaceWay2009]

I heard that he hurt his back during the production of SM2. What exactly happened to his back?

 

[Chris Wallace]

He actually hurt it making Seabiscuit, which nearly cost him SM2.
But I don't agree that he looks fat & out of shape in the movies.

 

[Pfeiffer-Pfan]

He actually hurt it making Seabiscuit, which nearly cost him SM2.
But I don't agree that he looks fat & out of shape in the movies.

He looks a little too big to me there... more bear like than anything else!

 

[Gladiator]

He actually hurt it making Seabiscuit, which nearly cost him SM2.
But I don't agree that he looks fat & out of shape in the movies.

Ok. Fat may be a little harsh but I stand by the out of shape statement. Rewatch the movies. In SM1, when he's looking in the mirror on the morning after, there is good muscle definition. In SM2, when he's dressing to go to MJ's play, there is no definition. It almost appears as if he's holding his stomach in when his arms are raised. In SM3, he's only seen from the neck up when he takes off the black costume after his run-in with Mr. Dikovich. They are obviously trying to hide something.

 

[Reikowolf]

maybe spidey needs to be using his fingers for vomiting and not shooting webs

lol

but seriously... it makes little difference. He may not be 'cut' but he's a thin guy with an almost normal build... most of what we see is CGI anyway so I would not worry.

 

[dark_b]

in the first movie he was in shape. in extreme shape. in the sequels he was not. thats why hes face looks like it does.

 

[chaseter]

Tobey wasn't in as good of shape for SM3 as he was for SM1 and it showed. He was cut in SM1 and in SM3 he was just regular. I think to me that was a big indicator that this film wasn't going to be that good because he didn't put in tons of time and effort on little things like his physique because he probably wasn't excited about the film. You could also tell in his press rounds that he wasn't exactly ecstatic about the movie.

 

[Adrian89]

in the first movie he was in shape. in extreme shape. in the sequels he was not. thats why hes face looks like it does.

AGREED!!! In Sm3 he looked great and in shape. In SM2 he looked average. And in Sm3 he looked terrible.

I hope he gets back in shape for SM4.

 

[dark_b]

i understand why he looked like that in teh sequel. he had problems. but what about the third movie?

you now what?
tobey: do i have to work out?
raimi: nhhhhh no we will just give you a muscle suit. plus when spidey has the mask on it wil be a stunt double.
tobey:great

 

[Reikowolf]

i understand why he looked like that in teh sequel. he had problems. but what about the third movie?

you now what?
tobey: do i have to work out?
raimi: nhhhhh no we will just give you a muscle suit. plus when spidey has the mask on it wil be a stunt double.
tobey:great

*opens a bucket of kfc*

haha, but seriously, he's a vegetarian... which would be why it took so much work for him to get in great shape.. He has to worry about nutrition and what he takes in for muscle building and definition. Tough times... but still possible. I know some vegan weight lifters that would put guys from "over the top" to shame

 

[weezerspider]

haha, but seriously, he's a vegetarian...

He's a vegetarian? Jesus Parker, you are a freak

 

[webhead731]

I think he looks fine in all the movies. -_-

 

[SpaceWay2009]

*opens a bucket of kfc*

haha, but seriously, he's a vegetarian... which would be why it took so much work for him to get in great shape.. He has to worry about nutrition and what he takes in for muscle building and definition. Tough times... but still possible. I know some vegan weight lifters that would put guys from "over the top" to shame

LOL at the KFC comment.

Well, if he's a vegetarian, then it shouldn't be too hard to lose weight, since he doesn't eat a lot of meat.

I agree. In SM1, he was in shape. In SM2, he was okay. In SM3, a little bit like SM2, but it looked like he gained some weight, especially in that scene where he had to leave MJ because of the crane incident.

 

[snakeinthegear]

Him being a veggy should mean that it should be easier for him to look and become lean. Hell, he doesn't even need to work out that much. With a lean frame, al he'd have to do is cardio, stuff like running, crunches, some push ups and not have to go crazy with the weights. He could look pretty cut in no time; and with the money he makes, havin a personal trainer to whip him into shape shouldn't even be an issue.

 

[Reikowolf]

has anyone seen the trailer for

'brothers' yet?

Tobey's lost some major chub and gotten pretty lean.

 

[Reikowolf]

too lean from the looks of some of the pics.

 

[NewYorkSpider]

He does look pretty skinny in the trailer, but i'm sure he could gain a little back.

 

[DACrowe]

Maguire was in excellent shape in SM1 and SM2. He was more slender and leaner in SM2 due to Seabiscuit but he still had the Spidey look.

In SM3 he wasn't "fat," but he wasn't in shape either. However, from the trailer and images, his turn as a marine or whatever in Brothers has helped whip him into shape. He looks as lean as he did in his SM2 days. So, otherwise I think he's fine.

 

[Crook]

As lean as his SM2 days? Maguire looks frail. Are we looking at the same trailer?

 

[Doctor Jones]

Maguire was jacked in SM1. SM2, he was thinner because he had to lose weight for Seabiscuit. In SM3, he wasn't fat, just not as in shape as the others. And you could tell in his face and when he was wearing the suit.

Anyway, this should be his last SM movie. They have six announced (which I'm against) and by then he'll be nearing 40. I don't want to see a 40 year old Spider-Man.

 

[SpaceWay2009]

Maguire should get in shape like in SM1. If not, then I'll be fine if he was like in SM2. Spider-Man should be lean and fit.