The Amazing Spider-Man The After Credits Scene and other nitpicks

[GreySpider]

Really quick just wanted to say that my theory is Adrian Toomes/Vulture being the post credits guy, sorry if it was said before, didn't really read the thread

 

[Gianakin_]

Ha, I'd actually like that. But that would widen the conspiracy regarding Pete's parents.

 

[GreySpider]

But it would make sense, old guy, "associate of norman osborne", and they could totally thread him into the story id imagine

 

[AF3619]

were there any "in memory of Laura Ziskin" in the credits?

 

[Valkyrje]

Chameleon can be a minor villain, something like Osborn's right hand. He can transform in a person to listen/see something Osborn/GG wants to know. Or he can transform in Spidey and turn the city against him due to GG's orders. GG must be in the sequel and kill Gwen. This is a TRILOGY.

 

[PSYLENTGuardian]

I'm not sure if we're allowed to post bootlegs after premiere day, but SevenWebHeads uploaded a low quality video of the shot of Norman Osborn when Peter enters Oscorp Tower. It was uploaded today.

 

[the.wolf]

were there any "in memory of Laura Ziskin" in the credits?

I'm afraid not. Could she have passed away after post production and that's why they couldn't add her name?

Other than that, there wasn't One for Cliff Robertson, who played Ben Parker in the first three movies.

 

[PSYLENTGuardian]

Laura Ziskin passed away during filming, before Comic Con last year.

 

[spider-neil]

Laura Ziskin passed away during filming, before Comic Con last year.

 

[Mreah]

I think it was Mysterio. I've spent all night thinking about it and looking up old Spider-Man villains, and I am pretty sure nobody has teleportation abilities (other than Spot, but a villain like that... probably way too unrealistic to toss into the mix of things). The only one who could pull this off would be Mysterio, since he doesn't actually have to be in the room to pull off the illusion that he's entering/leaving rooms at will.

 

[roach]

or could be all in his head since prisons don't really allow late night visits in the prisoners cell

 

[Mreah]

I don't think they'd add an extra scene just to let us know that Curt is crazy. That adds very little to the story (and if that were true, why not show his face and let us know it's an alter-ego or something in the same way they had Osborn talk to himself in Raimi's SM1 via the mirror?).

They clearly introduced a new villain into the mix who already has powers.

 

[ffutsyeoj]

Marc Webb hasn't denied any idea people have suggested. He hasn't confirmed any, either. The lightning has no significance, I guarantee you that.

1st of all: How can you "guarantee" that? You have not seen the sequel, so you have absolutely no grounds to "guarantee" such a thing.

2nd of all: The lightning is obviously a key element of the after-credits scene. The scene clearly shows him disappearing when the lightning strikes the second time, and entering when it strikes the first time. When the lightning strikes, Connors suddenly gains a surprised look on his face, as if he were familiar with who would appear. Webb says that there is a "hint" as to who the next villain is. What more of a hint could you ask for? Personally, I say Electro is the clear villain with the hint given, but my main point is that you are dismissing a part of the scene that could be very crucial. It could have no significance, but you can't "guarantee" that yet.

 

[Mreah]

If you watch the scene, he just appears/disappears *when* the lightning strikes. It's not like the lightning is what's transporting him into the room or something. He quite literally just drops out of existence when the light dims momentarily after a strike.

I don't think Electro's powers really fit that notion too well. Seems more like a thematic device to give an excuse for flickering lights. I still think it's Mysterio. Who else can transport or at least give the illusion of it?

Lightning had already been flashing as Connors was walking into the room (or at the very least, the thunder, to be specific), so it's not like he'd be surprised at one arbitrary flash but not another. I think he acted surprised because that particular strike was intense, and he probably saw the man against the wall, who then proceeded to step out of the shadows.

 

[Scarilian]

Only nitpick I can think of is this: Norman Osborn's shadow-face hologram. Is he camera shy or something? Hopefully, it's addressed somehow in the sequel why the founder's likeness is blacked out in the building's lobby, but I doubt it will be. Bothered me through the rest of the movie whenever Norman or OsCorp was referenced.

Personally i view that as an old photo of him, similar to how you`ld see the boss with a picture of him in his better days. He probably looks much older now.

I mean in the pic you mentioned he looks almost like Peter Parker with the glasses.

 

[Jexx]

Laura Ziskin passed away during filming, before Comic Con last year.

Wikipedia said that she passed away after filming was completed. :/

 

[Super Jim]

So just took a look at IMDB for Michael Massee and he is listed as the actor who played "The man in the shadows of the post-credits scene".

Also someone else had posted a lightened version of a still from that scene and it is very obviously him (hairline is unmistakable).

So now is it or isn't it Michael Masse in the poster in the lobby of Oscorp?

I did find a quick clip of the Oscorp Lobby scene and guess what kiddies...?

Yes, Michael Masse is the man in the poster/holographic picture in the lobby of Oscorp, meaning that it was Norman Osborn visiting Dr. Connors during the after credit's scene.

So that begs the question of why the thunder and how it seemed he "disappeared" when the thunder struck. Easy answer is "for effect". Totally speculative answer is "to make some people think it's Mysterio".

So then how did he get in and out of that room?

Well he's supposed to be this super rich and powerful dude. I would imagine that he could buy his way in and out of that room. Yes it appeared that he entered/left from an area of the room that is different from where Connors came in, but that's subjective.

This is real simple at this point...

Masse is Osborn. Massee is the actor of the "shadow figure". The shadow figure is Osborn. Everything else was just for effect!

 

[Anno_Domini]

Other than that, there wasn't One for Cliff Robertson, who played Ben Parker in the first three movies.

I don't see why they would have a 'In Memory Of' for Cliff as he wasn't really part of this film. Usually films only have those of cast/crew of the respective movie.

Laura Ziskin passed away during filming, before Comic Con last year.

But she should have definitely been mentioned during the credits. That's messed up if you ask me.

 

[AF3619]

But she should have definitely been mentioned during the credits. That's messed up if you ask me.

same here before the after credits they should´ve put "in memory of Laura Ziskin"

 

[DeanJ2009]

There is a mention of being in memory of Laura Ziskin in the credits.

The Spidey mask thing from the OP, that complaint seems to have grown a mind of its own and to a point where people are angered by anytime he doesn't wear it.

He wears the mask for a purpose, not to complete a 'look' in times he doesn't need it he would take it off because it would not be comfortable to wear.

When he's completely on his own I actually see no reason he would keep the mask on.

End credits man:- I don't think they have decided themselves who it is yet, so I wouldn't worry about it. It's so vague it could be anyone and they could easily change it at any point should the sequel change cast or direction.

 

[Venom'sDad]

End credits man:- I don't think they have decided themselves who it is yet, so I wouldn't worry about it. It's so vague it could be anyone and they could easily change it at any point should the sequel change cast or direction.

I agree....reason why I say, if it really is someone, it would be Chameleon, because that can justify it be anyone through him, if needed for clarity

 

[DeanJ2009]

Yeah that makes sense but even then, worst case scenario it could literally just be an Oscorp lackey.

He didn't have to come in through a wall it could be that there is a secret door in that cell so Oscorp have access to him.

They're a fictional evil multi-national corporation it's not unbelievable they could pull some strings for access to Connors.

 

[Itsy]

Someone way upthread mentioned that the spider that bit Peter probably was the one that got zapped before it fell on Peter. Yes! I see one spider get zapped, too! That's probably the fluke ingredient that makes this particular spider bite dispense superpowers. And it explains why it died - it was dying after getting zapped, it only had enough life left to bite Peter and make a short length of web.

So it's still a freak accident, Peter is still not some kind of "special chosen one", and at the same time it still makes sense that no one else had this exact same freak accident happen to them. Hey, makes more sense than letting the spider get away still alive to bite another day.

I think someone way back said that the powers kicked in too quickly after being bitten? Seems to me it must have been at least hours since he got bitten, though. It was still very bright outside when he left Oscorp. Completely dark and apparently very late by the time he gets home. He must have passed out on the subway for a while.

A weird thing that's jumping out at me now is, how did he get off Oscorp tower and get home with broken webshooters?

 

[Anno_Domini]

There is a mention of being in memory of Laura Ziskin in the credits.

Where at?

 

[DeanJ2009]

Where at?

In the credits i'm 99% sure it's there mostly because I had forgot she'd passed away until I saw the in memory of.