The Amazing Spider-Man 2 The Amazing Spider-Man 2 - User Review Thread! - SPOILERS! - Part 5

[Human Torch]

He's probably waiting for the fervor to die down around here.Once everybody's moved on,I'm sure he'll be back.

 

[SpideyK]

I hope so.

He went all TDKR Brunce Wayne on us.

 

[Perry9]

I hope so.

He went all TDKR Brunce Wayne on us.

He actually said that he had finals and after that he had to start looking for a job.

 

[UltimateWebhead]

Not sure anyone is interested in reading reviews any more but here's mine:

The best part about comic books is that they’re an evolving group of stories that are part of a larger narrative. The characters are centralized in a world where you can have such a spectrum of wide-eyed events, crazy villains, bold ambitious creations and plenty of colorful themes. Think of some of the most outrageous comic book stories and there’s no limit to how inventive and ‘out there’ they can go—only bound by what the writers dare to dream. Part of the reason and a big part it is, for how and why I love Spider-Man is that after you wash all that stuff away, you’re left with some very basic elements. Life thru the eyes of a teenage kid thrust into the middle of something grand whilst trying to maintain everything ‘normal’ he can hold on to—it’s all about his daily struggles to make ends meet and have meaningful relationships. At the core, underneath all the spectacle, you have a very warm and charming story.

This is what I love about the Amazing Spider-Man 2. The movie resembles a comic book, not one in particular, but the comic book nature of storytelling. ASM2 is every bit a story told thru the eyes of Peter Parker. We’re meant to feel his highs and lows, the eccentric nature of his existence and the struggle to maintain even the most simple of relationships.

ASM2 is by far the best portrayal of the title character of Spider-Man ever to grace the screen. Garfield deserves some serious credit here as he absolutely nails down every aspect of Spidey, from his movements, to his voice and more importantly to the delivery of the lines; this is Spider-Man at his absolute best. The quips are excellent and his interactions with everyone and anyone is a joy to watch whether it’s a Russian mobster or high-fiving some firemen as though they’re been best friends for years. The best part is how much of a hero Spider-Man is in this film. Saving people, protecting kids from bullies, giving people hope and even fighting crime thru the haze of a flu. But that’s Spidey, rain or shine. Garfield is just as great outside the suit giving us a conflicted, troubled, very likeable and relatable Peter. The duality of the character is beautifully portrayed here and Garfield does such an awesome job of keeping us connected to this crazy paced life that Peter endures.

Aside from Garfield’s terrific performance we also have an excellent batch of performances from the many side characters in his life. Emma Stone is once again a high point as she gives us even more reasons to root for Gwen. She’s smart, independent, strong, and has a wonderful chemistry with Andrew’s Parker. This is easily the best romance/relationship to ever be presented in a CBM, bar none. Sally Field brings levity to the role of Aunt May and has some very touching scenes with Peter. Dane Dehaan is excellent as well—going from one extreme to the other, he’s believable as Peter’s once good friend to desperate to menacing, to chewing up the scenery.

Before seeing this film I read so many criticisms about the villains and how they were handled. After seeing the movie, my only real issue with them, is that I wasn’t given enough of each. Never mind Aleksei or the Rhino. There really isn’t much development needed. He’s a criminal for hire. We don’t need a deep back story on this guy…he opens the film in a way that I’ve always wanted a Spidey film to open. Spider-Man just being Spider-Man and taking down a thug causing problems. After being put away of course he’s now got a beef with Spidey and jumps at the chance for some revenge. Giamatti plays Aleksei over-the-top and it was pure fun to watch him.

The problem I initially had with Max/Electro is that prior to seeing the movie I thought he was going to be this guy that I sympathized with pre-transformation. A loser, down on his luck, but you were pulling for him. Nope. Not at all. Max reminds me of that guy you sometimes see at work, in a restaurant, on a bus, at school, or wherever and he’s just disconnected. I hate to use the word ‘normal’ but he’s so removed from being normal that when you see him, you don’t pity him or feel sorry, you just want to stay clear. As if interacting with him would cause nothing but trouble. He runs the gauntlet for social disorders. People avoid him and don’t even care to help him. To everyone he’s invisible. Zimmer made an excellent choice writing Max’s theme as a solo clarinet. The woodsy tone is such a dissonant sound compared to the rest of the score and it’s there for a reason. Max is so removed from the tone of the film you can’t help but want him to go away… and that’s what I really enjoyed about the villains in ASM2. There isn’t any massive scheming going on here. There’s no master plan of villainy trying to reshape the world by their philosophic views, there’s no villains here as anti-heroes with nuanced back stories. They’re just broken, damaged individuals, much like broken toys and that’s all we need to know about them. Harry as the Goblin is no different. My only real gripe is that I wanted more of them. There’s nothing really original about these two characters but that isn’t the point, in fact, they’re meant to be counterpoints to Spider-Man. Just more menaces that he has to deal with in his daily life—his daily troubles.

The action scenes are wonderfully captured. The CGI has never looked better and the score backs up each moment within the film beautifully.

Even as the film plods along with its plot a bit messy and somewhat clumsy, ASM2 is a movie that understands the main character…”we must be greater than what we suffer.” This idea is at the heart of the movie and plays out like a song written for Spider-Man and the heroism that he embodies.

This movie is like a love letter to The Spectacular Spider-Man or even the 90’s cartoon. ASM2 is a self-contained character arc but it leaves things open-ended with a story that is yet to be completed much like a comic book. And that’s exactly what this movie is—a live action comic book. And I loved it.

 

[Airnick]

Not sure anyone is interested in reading reviews any more but here's mine:

Spoiler

The best part about comic books is that they’re an evolving group of stories that are part of a larger narrative. The characters are centralized in a world where you can have such a spectrum of wide-eyed events, crazy villains, bold ambitious creations and plenty of colorful themes. Think of some of the most outrageous comic book stories and there’s no limit to how inventive and ‘out there’ they can go—only bound by what the writers dare to dream. Part of the reason and a big part it is, for how and why I love Spider-Man is that after you wash all that stuff away, you’re left with some very basic elements. Life thru the eyes of a teenage kid thrust into the middle of something grand whilst trying to maintain everything ‘normal’ he can hold on to—it’s all about his daily struggles to make ends meet and have meaningful relationships. At the core, underneath all the spectacle, you have a very warm and charming story.

This is what I love about the Amazing Spider-Man 2. The movie resembles a comic book, not one in particular, but the comic book nature of storytelling. ASM2 is every bit a story told thru the eyes of Peter Parker. We’re meant to feel his highs and lows, the eccentric nature of his existence and the struggle to maintain even the most simple of relationships.

ASM2 is by far the best portrayal of the title character of Spider-Man ever to grace the screen. Garfield deserves some serious credit here as he absolutely nails down every aspect of Spidey, from his movements, to his voice and more importantly to the delivery of the lines; this is Spider-Man at his absolute best. The quips are excellent and his interactions with everyone and anyone is a joy to watch whether it’s a Russian mobster or high-fiving some firemen as though they’re been best friends for years. The best part is how much of a hero Spider-Man is in this film. Saving people, protecting kids from bullies, giving people hope and even fighting crime thru the haze of a flu. But that’s Spidey, rain or shine. Garfield is just as great outside the suit giving us a conflicted, troubled, very likeable and relatable Peter. The duality of the character is beautifully portrayed here and Garfield does such an awesome job of keeping us connected to this crazy paced life that Peter endures.

Aside from Garfield’s terrific performance we also have an excellent batch of performances from the many side characters in his life. Emma Stone is once again a high point as she gives us even more reasons to root for Gwen. She’s smart, independent, strong, and has a wonderful chemistry with Andrew’s Parker. This is easily the best romance/relationship to ever be presented in a CBM, bar none. Sally Field brings levity to the role of Aunt May and has some very touching scenes with Peter. Dane Dehaan is excellent as well—going from one extreme to the other, he’s believable as Peter’s once good friend to desperate to menacing, to chewing up the scenery.

Before seeing this film I read so many criticisms about the villains and how they were handled. After seeing the movie, my only real issue with them, is that I wasn’t given enough of each. Never mind Aleksei or the Rhino. There really isn’t much development needed. He’s a criminal for hire. We don’t need a deep back story on this guy…he opens the film in a way that I’ve always wanted a Spidey film to open. Spider-Man just being Spider-Man and taking down a thug causing problems. After being put away of course he’s now got a beef with Spidey and jumps at the chance for some revenge. Giamatti plays Aleksei over-the-top and it was pure fun to watch him.

The problem I initially had with Max/Electro is that prior to seeing the movie I thought he was going to be this guy that I sympathized with pre-transformation. A loser, down on his luck, but you were pulling for him. Nope. Not at all. Max reminds me of that guy you sometimes see at work, in a restaurant, on a bus, at school, or wherever and he’s just disconnected. I hate to use the word ‘normal’ but he’s so removed from being normal that when you see him, you don’t pity him or feel sorry, you just want to stay clear. As if interacting with him would cause nothing but trouble. He runs the gauntlet for social disorders. People avoid him and don’t even care to help him. To everyone he’s invisible. Zimmer made an excellent choice writing Max’s theme as a solo clarinet. The woodsy tone is such a dissonant sound compared to the rest of the score and it’s there for a reason. Max is so removed from the tone of the film you can’t help but want him to go away… and that’s what I really enjoyed about the villains in ASM2. There isn’t any massive scheming going on here. There’s no master plan of villainy trying to reshape the world by their philosophic views, there’s no villains here as anti-heroes with nuanced back stories. They’re just broken, damaged individuals, much like broken toys and that’s all we need to know about them. Harry as the Goblin is no different. My only real gripe is that I wanted more of them. There’s nothing really original about these two characters but that isn’t the point, in fact, they’re meant to be counterpoints to Spider-Man. Just more menaces that he has to deal with in his daily life—his daily troubles.

The action scenes are wonderfully captured. The CGI has never looked better and the score backs up each moment within the film beautifully.

Even as the film plods along with its plot a bit messy and somewhat clumsy, ASM2 is a movie that understands the main character…”we must be greater than what we suffer.” This idea is at the heart of the movie and plays out like a song written for Spider-Man and the heroism that he embodies.

This movie is like a love letter to The Spectacular Spider-Man or even the 90’s cartoon. ASM2 is a self-contained character arc but it leaves things open-ended with a story that is yet to be completed much like a comic book. And that’s exactly what this movie is—a live action comic book. And I loved it.

Excellent review UWH!

 

[Andrew Lucas]

Excellent review UWH!

Definetely

 

[Spider-knight]

https://www.change.org/en-AU/petiti...n-2-to-the-general-public-on-blue-ray-and-dvd

 

[Lantern Venom]

I'll keep this short and sweet:

TASM2 is probably getting heat from ill-informed critics because it used the "solve one problem, create two more" style of comic book storytelling.

Electro didn't quite have the depth of Molina's Ock, but he was the most visually pleasing villain yet. Jamie Foxx's acting transformation from Max to Electro was outstanding.

I loved the new, creepy look of the Goblin.

Andrew Garfield was much more comfortable as Peter this time.

Gwen's death was done extremely well. There were a lot of gasps in the theater when that happened. Garfield capped it off well with a very authentic reaction when he realized she was gone.

I laughed heartily at Peter's stuffy voice when he was sick.

My biggest criticism is how horrible Rhino looked. I hope there is another stage of transformation in future movies because the mecha-suit was just awful--it wasn't BlowpherVenom awful, but ill-conceived all the same.

 

[A Necessary Evil]

"Jamie Foxx's acting transformation from Max to Electro was outstanding."

What movie did I see then?


He was a cornball from beginning to end.

 

[AF3619]

"Jamie Foxx's acting transformation from Max to Electro was outstanding."

What movie did I see then?


He was a cornball from beginning to end.

maybe when he became electro he became popcorn

i liked his electro stuff, maybe if they could do a better transition from goofball with mental issues to this recentful villain it could´ve been memorable

 

[AnneFan]

Excellent review UWH!

Definetely

It's a great review. I share UWH's enthusiasm for TASM2.

 

[Em Dee]

Excellent review UWH.

 

[GremlinZilla89]

Saw it again on a whim today with my sister-in-law and her BF for an impromptu high school graduation celebration (she's a big Spidey person) and they both loved it. I loved it just as much as I did the first two times.

There was a surprising amount of people in the theater too.

Really, I feel like with this and now Godzilla (which is dividing people but not as much as this film) I have seen a totally different film than what others have seen.

 

[kbrooksgohan]

Saw it again on a whim today with my sister-in-law and her BF for an impromptu high school graduation celebration (she's a big Spidey person) and they both loved it. I loved it just as much as I did the first two times.

There was a surprising amount of people in the theater too.

Really, I feel like with this and now Godzilla (which is dividing people but not as much as this film) I have seen a totally different film than what others have seen.

.....Be careful. You know it's wrong to LIKE this film lol. It's so messy,and campy and it's really really BAD all around lol.

I'm just messing....I'm happy you and your fam liked it. I liked it even better the second time. It's cool to see other people's reactions.

 

[Andrew Lucas]

"Jamie Foxx's acting transformation from Max to Electro was outstanding."

What movie did I see then?


He was a cornball from beginning to end.

You have a problem because some people liked what you didn't? Lol

 

[LizardMan07]

His campiness is just there to exemplify his inherent, deep psychological elements, which are there, present and tangible, if you're willing to look past his combover of course

 

[UltimateWebhead]

Excellent review UWH!

Definetely

It's a great review. I share UWH's enthusiasm for TASM2.

Excellent review UWH.

Thanks fellas. It's much appreciated.

His campiness is just there to exemplify his inherent, deep psychological elements, which are there, present and tangible, if you're willing to look past his combover of course

This.

 

[A Necessary Evil]

You have a problem because some people liked what you didn't? Lol

Look at my post
Look at it again

Can you tell me where I said I have a problem with someone liking it in that post?

 

[Lantern Venom]

"Jamie Foxx's acting transformation from Max to Electro was outstanding."

What movie did I see then?


He was a cornball from beginning to end.

In some ways, I found him to be the mirror image of the classic Peter Parker. Max was the nearly-invisible nerd who longed for an unattainable relationship (in this case, friendship instead of love) and lashed out when it didn't come to fruition.

 

[Eggyman]

Great review, webhead. It went well with my morning coffee, thanks for the read.

 

[First Avenger]

Yeah that review is excellent webhead,I agree with most of it except I couldn't stand pre-Electro Max XD. Maybe it will get better with my next view.

 

[Human Torch]

Great review Webhead.Nice observation on Max.I agree.

 

[Human Torch]

One of the few aspects I don't think I've touched on regarding the film was how much I liked the theme of "Spider-Man gives people hope".The scene of Spidey "saving" the kid from bullies and his subsequently standing up to Rhino in place of Spidey was really very heartwarming without getting maudlin.(upon seeing that ending,I instantly lamented why a scene like that wasn't at the end of MOS-but I digress)

But,that's also Peter's curse that he can't bring everybody hope.It's not in his power to save everybody.(again,another theme MOS should've done better-and yeah,that's the last time I'll bring that movie up)Harry & Max go from looking up to Spidey to trying to kill him.It just brings home how tragic it is that Peter's just a kid trying to do his best to inspire a little good will in people's lives,but it all goes back on him despite his best intentions.

 

[Casius--J]

Not sure anyone is interested in reading reviews any more but here's mine:

The best part about comic books is that they’re an evolving group of stories that are part of a larger narrative. The characters are centralized in a world where you can have such a spectrum of wide-eyed events, crazy villains, bold ambitious creations and plenty of colorful themes. Think of some of the most outrageous comic book stories and there’s no limit to how inventive and ‘out there’ they can go—only bound by what the writers dare to dream. Part of the reason and a big part it is, for how and why I love Spider-Man is that after you wash all that stuff away, you’re left with some very basic elements. Life thru the eyes of a teenage kid thrust into the middle of something grand whilst trying to maintain everything ‘normal’ he can hold on to—it’s all about his daily struggles to make ends meet and have meaningful relationships. At the core, underneath all the spectacle, you have a very warm and charming story.

This is what I love about the Amazing Spider-Man 2. The movie resembles a comic book, not one in particular, but the comic book nature of storytelling. ASM2 is every bit a story told thru the eyes of Peter Parker. We’re meant to feel his highs and lows, the eccentric nature of his existence and the struggle to maintain even the most simple of relationships.

ASM2 is by far the best portrayal of the title character of Spider-Man ever to grace the screen. Garfield deserves some serious credit here as he absolutely nails down every aspect of Spidey, from his movements, to his voice and more importantly to the delivery of the lines; this is Spider-Man at his absolute best. The quips are excellent and his interactions with everyone and anyone is a joy to watch whether it’s a Russian mobster or high-fiving some firemen as though they’re been best friends for years. The best part is how much of a hero Spider-Man is in this film. Saving people, protecting kids from bullies, giving people hope and even fighting crime thru the haze of a flu. But that’s Spidey, rain or shine. Garfield is just as great outside the suit giving us a conflicted, troubled, very likeable and relatable Peter. The duality of the character is beautifully portrayed here and Garfield does such an awesome job of keeping us connected to this crazy paced life that Peter endures.

Aside from Garfield’s terrific performance we also have an excellent batch of performances from the many side characters in his life. Emma Stone is once again a high point as she gives us even more reasons to root for Gwen. She’s smart, independent, strong, and has a wonderful chemistry with Andrew’s Parker. This is easily the best romance/relationship to ever be presented in a CBM, bar none. Sally Field brings levity to the role of Aunt May and has some very touching scenes with Peter. Dane Dehaan is excellent as well—going from one extreme to the other, he’s believable as Peter’s once good friend to desperate to menacing, to chewing up the scenery.

Before seeing this film I read so many criticisms about the villains and how they were handled. After seeing the movie, my only real issue with them, is that I wasn’t given enough of each. Never mind Aleksei or the Rhino. There really isn’t much development needed. He’s a criminal for hire. We don’t need a deep back story on this guy…he opens the film in a way that I’ve always wanted a Spidey film to open. Spider-Man just being Spider-Man and taking down a thug causing problems. After being put away of course he’s now got a beef with Spidey and jumps at the chance for some revenge. Giamatti plays Aleksei over-the-top and it was pure fun to watch him.

The problem I initially had with Max/Electro is that prior to seeing the movie I thought he was going to be this guy that I sympathized with pre-transformation. A loser, down on his luck, but you were pulling for him. Nope. Not at all. Max reminds me of that guy you sometimes see at work, in a restaurant, on a bus, at school, or wherever and he’s just disconnected. I hate to use the word ‘normal’ but he’s so removed from being normal that when you see him, you don’t pity him or feel sorry, you just want to stay clear. As if interacting with him would cause nothing but trouble. He runs the gauntlet for social disorders. People avoid him and don’t even care to help him. To everyone he’s invisible. Zimmer made an excellent choice writing Max’s theme as a solo clarinet. The woodsy tone is such a dissonant sound compared to the rest of the score and it’s there for a reason. Max is so removed from the tone of the film you can’t help but want him to go away… and that’s what I really enjoyed about the villains in ASM2. There isn’t any massive scheming going on here. There’s no master plan of villainy trying to reshape the world by their philosophic views, there’s no villains here as anti-heroes with nuanced back stories. They’re just broken, damaged individuals, much like broken toys and that’s all we need to know about them. Harry as the Goblin is no different. My only real gripe is that I wanted more of them. There’s nothing really original about these two characters but that isn’t the point, in fact, they’re meant to be counterpoints to Spider-Man. Just more menaces that he has to deal with in his daily life—his daily troubles.

The action scenes are wonderfully captured. The CGI has never looked better and the score backs up each moment within the film beautifully.

Even as the film plods along with its plot a bit messy and somewhat clumsy, ASM2 is a movie that understands the main character…”we must be greater than what we suffer.” This idea is at the heart of the movie and plays out like a song written for Spider-Man and the heroism that he embodies.

This movie is like a love letter to The Spectacular Spider-Man or even the 90’s cartoon. ASM2 is a self-contained character arc but it leaves things open-ended with a story that is yet to be completed much like a comic book. And that’s exactly what this movie is—a live action comic book. And I loved it.

Nice review, what would your rating be?

Man this movie was awesome! I want to see it again!

 

[LizardMan07]

I must say I really enjoyed the time theme, but it adds a kind of melencholy sense to the film as you're watching the last moments of people's lives, even harry and Max to a sense, but obviously gwen too.

Mortality and Love are probably the two biggest drivers in film, and I think both were handled quite well here.