Airnick
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http://cinema-crazed.com/blog/2014/04/22/the-amazing-spider-man-2-2014/
(Positive) and was just posted on RT.
(Positive) and was just posted on RT.
Spiderman is my least favourite superhero so I do perhaps go into his movies with a bit of grumbling. Okay not perhaps…I do go grumbling. As I said, I find him angsty and a little pouty. He has these cool abilities and is a hero and still……not happy. Whatever dude, we all have our crosses to bear.
Having said that, I can look past Peter’s shortcomings and see the bigger picture. The movie is a solid superhero offering. He saves people from small crimes and has an eye on the big guys too, even willing to risk his own life for the betterment of all. Still desperate to find out what really happened to his father, he stumbles across some uncomfortable truths which leave him reeling. It is understandable.
There are a few laughs and some attempts at witty dialogue but they come across as more smart-alec that witty. His best moments are with the feisty Gwen who will fight for her man but is kind of fed up with his angsty-ness. Seeing Harry stumble across his family legacy is really rather entertaining. I thought I knew where it was headed and I was right. Not bad for someone with only a passing interest in Spiderman
Spiderman is still very much a kid’s superhero. Now that kid may be 30… who am I to judge? It’s a must see for the diehards and the Marvel peeps even if it doesn’t have much of an impact on the current Marvel juggernaut……we can all dream though huh? Now I said he wasn’t my favourite, I didn’t say I didn’t like him :P
the talented cast truly shine; andrew garfield is further proving himself to be a worthy successor to maguire, and the chemistry shared between him and emma stone is one of the films strongest merits. Newcomers dane dehaan, jamie foxx and chris cooper also portray their characters superbly, and dehann's performance is perhaps one of the best in the entire film. While it's fair to say the film has its issues in the form of contrivances and a seemingly rushed climax, the amazing spider-man 2 remains a superbly filmed and smoothly directed summer hit. There's signs of a rushed script, but there is actual effort put in here, making it a great watch from beginning to end.
Thanks for all the effort AS.
Especially for saying whether a review is positive or negative, helping me to avoid the negative reviews![]()
No love for me? Lol
Thanks for all the effort AS.
Especially for saying whether a review is positive or negative, helping me to avoid the negative reviews![]()
Thanks Airnick. Your efforts are greatly appreciated![]()
Than you mate, really appreciated. Airnick does all the heavy lifting though.
Here is a rave review by a Brazilian reviewer, love what I've read here:
http://supernovo.net/critica/critica-o-espetacular-homem-aranha-2-a-ameaca-de-electro/
The Amazing Spider-man 2 is a spectacular, satisfying adventure. The special effects are as impressive as you'd expect. Arguably Garfield and Stone are the best incarnations of these characters. They each have impeccable comedic timing and an obvious chemistry together.
Anyway to translate it as I can't copy and paste the text into the Google translater.
It is somewhat ironic that a movie critics mostly criticize precisely those elements of Spider-Man which made him so popular as Marvel comic-book hero.
Really dug SPIDEY 2. Great action, tons of style, real consequences. Spidey flying in NYC is still my favorite part of any superhero movie
Amazing Spider-Man 2 is actually a pretty effective teen drama trapped in the conventions of a comic book movie, leagues ahead of the first
Amazing Spider-Man 2 - Actually enjoyed it as a summer movie. Few odd choices but it's an entertaining Peter Parker/Spidey story about hope.
#AmazingSpiderman2 suffers from Hollywood's Too Much Movie Syndrome, but it's still leaps and bounds better than all previous SM movies.
Amazing Spider-Man 2 may not be the best Spider-Man movie ever, but it may be the best Spider-Man in a movie ever.
Whoa, Amazing Spider-Man 2 is a ball. Silly, slick bombast.
The Amazing Spider-Man 2: too much dubstep, not enough Dane DeHaan. A few effective scenes, but mostly felt like a crammed checklist.
'Amazing Spider-Man 2' is much better than the first one.
I actually liked The Amazing Spider-Man 2...My boys really enjoyed it....
Of course it has flaws but what movie doesn't. I'm gonna watch it again for sure.... My boys can't wait to see it again.
Loved Spider-Man 2, actually choked up at one particular scene. Brilliant work from all.
Rachel’s reaction to #AmazingSpiderman2 - “Best superhero movie ever.” I’m inclined to agree. Many thanks for getting us here, @MarcW
You know, there's something classical, pre-MCU I like about The Amazing Spider-Man 2.