shauner111
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I enjoyed Webb's over Raimis first go at the character.
I still like Raimis first two movies quite a bit. But it has more to do with nostalgia (like Burtons Batman). The suit was great, the score, Tobey was likeable, i didn't mind Dunst as MJ until she got annoying in the sequels. The Peter/Uncle Ben stuff was handled perfectly...lots of emotion there. Franco was always solid and the only thing that i found entertaining from the 3rd movie.
What i didnt like was how they handled Green Goblin as a character or his suit. Dafoe was a good choice for Norman, and he played that well but i didn't like the transformation or how they handled the Goblin persona. It was campy and not scary like it should have been. Green Goblin had no business being in the origin story for a Spider-Man movie anyway. You end up cutting the focus from Peter cuz u have to tend to the biggest villain in the rogues gallery, and on the other hand, you can't do everything for this huge villain because the films supposed to be dedicated to Spideys origins. Like the Joker, he needs to be left for a sequel. Which is something Webb is doing right. (BTW Joker in Batman 89' doesn't count because Bruce Wayne is already established in the beginning of the story unlike here).
They didn't write enough smart-ass, trash-talking remarks for Maguire to say when he was in the suit. And that's why i prefer Garfield as "Spider-Man". Character-wise, i like Tobey and Andrew's "Peter Parker" equally...for different reasons. But i'm now more interested in Andrews portrayel because to me he looks more like the character. As if he was brought to life from the page. Yet they're both fun, quirky in their own way & can bring the emotion.
I prefer the stunts in the new movie. The suit is different but it's just as good for me. The web-shooters are another reason why i like this new Spidey more.
The cast in TAMS makes Raimi's look weak. Great friggin cast. More details for Peters childhood (even though more of it will be explored later on) which was missing from the old trilogy. And i prefer the contrast of going from Lizard to Electro rather than Goblin to Doc Ock which felt too similar sometimes. Speaking of villains..
Was never a fan of Doctor Octopus or Sandman (or Vulture for that matter which Raimi seemed to be a big fan of). I never liked Raimis favourite villains. Webbs seem to be more up my alley, which makes me more excited for the future of the franchise. I never got excited for Raimis until Venom was announced, then it was clear he hated the damn villain and he completely half-assed it for the studio. Ugh.
I still like Raimis first two movies quite a bit. But it has more to do with nostalgia (like Burtons Batman). The suit was great, the score, Tobey was likeable, i didn't mind Dunst as MJ until she got annoying in the sequels. The Peter/Uncle Ben stuff was handled perfectly...lots of emotion there. Franco was always solid and the only thing that i found entertaining from the 3rd movie.
What i didnt like was how they handled Green Goblin as a character or his suit. Dafoe was a good choice for Norman, and he played that well but i didn't like the transformation or how they handled the Goblin persona. It was campy and not scary like it should have been. Green Goblin had no business being in the origin story for a Spider-Man movie anyway. You end up cutting the focus from Peter cuz u have to tend to the biggest villain in the rogues gallery, and on the other hand, you can't do everything for this huge villain because the films supposed to be dedicated to Spideys origins. Like the Joker, he needs to be left for a sequel. Which is something Webb is doing right. (BTW Joker in Batman 89' doesn't count because Bruce Wayne is already established in the beginning of the story unlike here).
They didn't write enough smart-ass, trash-talking remarks for Maguire to say when he was in the suit. And that's why i prefer Garfield as "Spider-Man". Character-wise, i like Tobey and Andrew's "Peter Parker" equally...for different reasons. But i'm now more interested in Andrews portrayel because to me he looks more like the character. As if he was brought to life from the page. Yet they're both fun, quirky in their own way & can bring the emotion.
I prefer the stunts in the new movie. The suit is different but it's just as good for me. The web-shooters are another reason why i like this new Spidey more.
The cast in TAMS makes Raimi's look weak. Great friggin cast. More details for Peters childhood (even though more of it will be explored later on) which was missing from the old trilogy. And i prefer the contrast of going from Lizard to Electro rather than Goblin to Doc Ock which felt too similar sometimes. Speaking of villains..
Was never a fan of Doctor Octopus or Sandman (or Vulture for that matter which Raimi seemed to be a big fan of). I never liked Raimis favourite villains. Webbs seem to be more up my alley, which makes me more excited for the future of the franchise. I never got excited for Raimis until Venom was announced, then it was clear he hated the damn villain and he completely half-assed it for the studio. Ugh.
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