The Amazing Spider-Man Marc Webb to return?

[DeathChill]

Of course. Peter Parker was the first successful cross-species experiment, considering he didn't die and wasn't turned into a giant monster like Connors. DNA tampering could have been the reason why he survived, and his blood would also be the cure for Norman Osborn.

But I don't understand why that would mean anything. What are the spiders cross-species of? I would assume they're genetically modified, but why do they have to be a cross-species experiment? As well, getting bit by the spider would not be the same as injecting a serum...

 

[Jexx]

He meant that Peter was the first successful cross-species experiment.

 

[I Am The Knight]

Yup. Human-Spider or something. Icky.

 

[Picard Sisko]

And the whole backstory of his father experimenting on him or something would explain why he didn't turn into a giant SPIDER! lol

EDIT:

I also want to point out that Peter saved the Spider that bit him and kept it in a test tube. That means the spider will probably be brought up in future films and maybe there will be an explanation as to why he came out to be just Spider-Man, and not a monster.

 

[Jexx]

Err.. I think that the backstory behind why Peter didn't turn into a giant spider like Connors did a giant lizard has to do with the decay rate algorithm. I'm thinking that it only worked with Richard's spiders, and he realized that, and that's why he was hiding it from OsCorp. Richard then either engineered the spiders to naturally produce the formula or something like that which would only be in their 'venom', or he used it on himself (and possibly Peter_ to prevent him from becoming a spider due to a spider-bite.

But that really has nothing to do with Peter being 'meant' to become Spider-Man.

 

[Picard Sisko]

Err.. I think that the backstory behind why Peter didn't turn into a giant spider like Connors did a giant lizard has to do with the decay rate algorithm. I'm thinking that it only worked with Richard's spiders, and he realized that, and that's why he was hiding it from OsCorp. Richard then either engineered the spiders to naturally produce the formula or something like that which would only be in their 'venom', or he used it on himself (and possibly Peter_ to prevent him from becoming a spider due to a spider-bite.

But that really has nothing to do with Peter being 'meant' to become Spider-Man.

There is a part of me that feels like Sony had Marc Webb film those lines "Do you think what happened to you, Peter, was an accident?" just for the trailers to make the movie sound more intriguing.

 

[Jexx]

No, I think that line was real, but I think it was referring to the spider-bite, and Ratha opening the door to the spider-room, not any genetic tampering stuff.

I do think that the "Do you want to find the truth about your parents Peter? Well come and get it!" line was recorded only for the trailers, as it doesn't seem like it's connected to any specific scene and it would be to draw the audience's attention to the fact that they're talking more about Pete's parents.

 

[I Am The Knight]

There is a part of me that feels like Sony had Marc Webb film those lines "Do you think what happened to you, Peter, was an accident?" just for the trailers to make the movie sound more intriguing.

lol, come on man. That was part of that deleted sewer scene. Thing is, word got out, fans hated it, Sony panicked, and Webb cut it. Or was "made" to cut it...

 

[Jexx]

I think that the scene was cut because they wanted to save Ratha for the sequel, and it had nothing to do with genetic tampering. :/

 

[Picard Sisko]

No matter what we still don't know enough to really say there was genetic tampering. But once again, Peter saved the spider that bit him, so they will probably talk about why it didn't kill him in the sequel, and explain that he wasn't experimented on or anything.

 

[Alt-Josh]

I really hope Webb is back. I love (500) Days of Summer to bits, and The Amazing Spider-Man, while playing it somewhat safe, is a very good movie with some GREAT moments. He also directed the pilot episode of Lone Star, and it was fantastic. The emotions his characters portray feel so genuine and realistic. If he helms the famous "The Night Gwen Stacy Died" we are in for a treat, guaranteed. Hopefully Sony signs him up for two sequels and gives him some breathing room. Very talented young director who remembers the most important aspect of films- the humanity.

(Sidenote- the scene in (500) Days of Summer where it shows the split-screen of Tom looking out the window while Summer is shown getting married is one of my favorite shots ever. It's just not something you see in movies. Boy does not get the girl. Love it.)

 

[Jexx]

Also, I don't understand why Ratha would even be the one to tell Peter about it anyway. It wouldn't make sense for Ratha to know Peter's genetics were the thing that allowed for him to become Spider-Man. I mean, I can understand Connors knowing, because he was a personal friend of Richard. But I just can't see that Richard would tell Ratha about it, unless Oscorp forced it on him.

 

[Picard Sisko]

While I really do want Marc Webb to come back, I also feel like we need a director who will be able to balance out the drama/romance with the action a little more. But at the same time, it wouldn't feel like a consistent trilogy if someone else took over...

 

[Jexx]

I feel like that the balance was pretty good in TASM tbh.

But Marc Webb probably isn't returning anyway, he has Jesus Christ Superstar to direct. *shrugs*

 

[Alt-Josh]

While I really do want Marc Webb to come back, I also feel like we need a director who will be able to balance out the drama/romance with the action a little more. But at the same time, it wouldn't feel like a consistent trilogy if someone else took over...

I think the balance is more a product of the script than anything. One thing's for sure with Orci and Kurtzman coming on- there WILL be action. Who knows? Maybe they'll be a good match for Webb. They can complement one another. Assuming Webb is in the director's chair. As far as I'm concerned, that's the most important decision to be made here. Let Webb continue his vision. And my gut tells me he will. Fingers crossed.

 

[Picard Sisko]

There really wasn't that much web slinging or fighting in Amazing Spider-Man. There was no actual fighting on the bridge, and the sewer "battle" was just Spider-Man trying to get away from Lizard. The school fight was cool, but it was only about 2 minutes. The battle on Oscorp tower was the only really good fight, but that ended short as well.

 

[I Am The Knight]

I think that the scene was cut because they wanted to save Ratha for the sequel, and it had nothing to do with genetic tampering. :/

I dunno man. I just think they felt they had f***ed up by Ang Leeing Peter and decided to "tamper" with the film a bit. Cut some scenes here and there.

It's all good though because I think this is a case in which some studio tampering was a "good" thing...I have very mixed feelings about that being the secret behind Spidey's creation.

(Sidenote- the scene in (500) Days of Summer where it shows the split-screen of Tom looking out the window while Summer is shown getting married is one of my favorite shots ever. It's just not something you see in movies. Boy does not get the girl. Love it.)

That reminds me of the whole "Expectations/Reality" sequence. Just great, great stuff, and so true to real life.

 

[Jexx]

Meh, I still felt like the movie had the right blend of action and not-action.

 

[Alt-Josh]

Yeah the Reality/Expectations scene was executed perfectly. And then he sees her showing off the ring and you can almost hear his heart shatter. Cue Regina Spektor's Hero, and you have yourself a gutwrenching moment. Then it's so cool how the street he walks down is turned into a drawing and slowly fades away, leaving him alone. So much love for that movie . And no I'm not a girl. Guys have feelings too!

 

[Picard Sisko]

There was a scene in the trailers of Peter giving Connors the formula by writing it on a chalkboard, but instead we get Peter writing it on a piece of paper instead. The chalkboard showed Connor's home office, which would have been really cool.

 

[I Am The Knight]

Yeah the Reality/Expectations scene was executed perfectly. And then he sees her showing off the ring and you can almost hear his heart shatter. Cue Regina Spektor's Hero, and you have yourself a gutwrenching moment. Then it's so cool how the street he walks down is turned into a drawing and slowly fades away, leaving him alone. So much love for that movie . And no I'm not a girl. Guys have feelings too!

Yah, I feel like that movie speaks to me so much

 

[LegendAssemble]

There really wasn't that much web slinging or fighting in Amazing Spider-Man. There was no actual fighting on the bridge, and the sewer "battle" was just Spider-Man trying to get away from Lizard. The school fight was cool, but it was only about 2 minutes. The battle on Oscorp tower was the only really good fight, but that ended short as well.

But it's setting up for something bigger. The Lizard was more or less the token replaceable villain Peter has to face. It's more personal than the action and thats what gives the sequel the potential to be something spectacular.

Marc Webb made you really care about these characters and Gwen and Peters relationship and it's going to be beautiful to watch what he does with the death of Gwen. I think the wisest words of movie criticism I have ever heard is, action should be a necessity of the plot, rather than the plot being a necessity of the action. We have the set up, now it's time to really get into this universe and play in the sandbox we have.

Oz formula was being developed in Amazing and I'm sure Green Goblin is going to be the next villain and the action will be more prominent since we don't have to wait an hour to see Peter suited up for the first time.

Anyway, appreciate the movie for the characters and the drama, not the actions and adventure.

 

[Picard Sisko]

I still feel like there could have been more fighting on the bridge... that was a completely missed opportunity. However, my biggest gripe is that Dr. Connors had no family. They went out of their way to put a wedding ring on his finger and shove it in our faces, but not even a single mention? A photograph? Something! What was his family doing when he was down in the sewers missing? And how did they feel when his plan was stopped and he was put behind bars?

 

[Oscorp]

I don't really have a problem with the action other than the camera work could have been a little better.

Even with a character like Spider-Man, I don't want action just for the sake of it. That mentality is a little childish to me. If a scene doesn't require more action, then the director shouldn't fill space with action just because it looks cool. I like that this film is fluid in the way that no action is forced and brainless but has a part in the story with build up and characters you actually care about.

The sewer scene was absolutely perfect to me. The fact that it was pretty short was effective, it felt intense and dangerous.

If there was one scene that maybe could have a little longer fight it would be on the bridge. Even I felt it was a little weird that Lizard surrendered without a fight after one kick. Maybe he felt he was about to transform back and had to leave. That's the most logical reason. Still, it wouldn't hurt to have more than just one kick.

 

[UltimateWebhead]

I don't really have a problem with the action other than the camera work could have been a little better.

Even with a character like Spider-Man, I don't want action just for the sake of it. That mentality is a little childish to me. If a scene doesn't require more action, then the director shouldn't fill space with action just because it looks cool. I like that this film is fluid in the way that no action is forced and brainless but has a part in the story with build up and characters you actually care about.

The sewer scene was absolutely perfect to me. The fact that it was pretty short was effective, it felt intense and dangerous.

If there was one scene that maybe could have a little longer fight it would be on the bridge. Even I felt it was a little weird that Lizard surrendered without a fight after one kick. Maybe he felt he was about to transform back and had to leave. That's the most logical reason. Still, it wouldn't hurt to have more than just one kick.

I agree with most of this. Given the fact that Webb has never directed any action sequences in such a huge film as ASM, I thought he did a terrific job. Dare I say his action directing was better than Nolan's? Maybe I shouldn't...I don't want to start any riots.

Like you say, "it was pretty short but effective, it felt intense and dangerous." It was a tense moment when the Lizard had Spidey pinned underwater...you could tell he could swim much faster and was a lot stronger in that type of environment. I was worried about how Spidey would get out of that situation.