The Amazing Spider-Man The Amazing Spider-Man General Discussion & Speculation Thread - - - - Part 14

[AbsractPo3tic]

No. You didn't explain the novelty of Spider-Man. You just pointed out the novelty of all superheroes.

Superheros are awesome not just because of the "hero" part. But also because as kids (and even adults), we fantasize having their powers. Thats not just for Spider-Man.

You're right. That's just a general statement of all superheroes in general..I used to want to fly like superman, ride in a batmobile like batman, run as fast as flash and even live in the damn sewer like a ninja turtle...but those are just powers, and those characters never really got in sync with me like spider-man did and it had nothing to do with his powers. Spider-Man, at least to me, was never about becoming the hero, it was always about kids, teenagers, young adults already being the guy under the mask. You didn't have to aspire to be like him because you already were

 

[Drummerdude7]

I've always related to Spider-Man among every other superhero because of the "everyman" angle. Granted, like many of you have said, it's not his abilities that make him the everyman, but his problems and how he dealt with them. Peter is smart, gifted, and funny, but despite all of that he still has to deal with bullies, girls, and working a job, just like the rest of us. And on top of all the bad "regular life" stuff, he has to be a superhero on top of it. However, it's the real world problems that bring Peter down to the reader's level, at a point where we can empathize and say "Hey, I've gone through exactly the same thing." I think that'd why I enjoy Spider-Man 2 so much, especially after watching it recently...a lot of that film showed the world taking a dump on Peter's life, and I found myself going "Wow, that exact thing happened to me.", and then, consequently, watching him pick himself back up and learning from it.

 

[Tim_Riggins]

On Twitter from a guy at Latino Review:

elmayimbe ‏@elmayimbe
Lower your expectations for AMAZING SPIDER MAN.


Couldn't be more cryptic, a guy tells him before that that the movie looks low-rent, to which Elmayimbe says "it does unfortunately".

WTF is going on?! Seeing what we've seen, there is like zero chance that the movie is bad, I don't understand these silly rumors of the movie being bad and etc, but it's starting to spread.

 

[Drummerdude7]

On Twitter from a guy at Latino Review:

elmayimbe ‏@elmayimbe
Lower your expectations for AMAZING SPIDER MAN.


Couldn't be more cryptic, a guy tells him before that that the movie looks low-rent, to which Elmayimbe says "it does unfortunately".

WTF is going on?! Seeing what we've seen, there is like zero chance that the movie is bad, I don't understand these silly rumors of the movie being bad and etc, but it's starting to spread.

Trolls will be trolls dude. Just reserve your judgement for when you see the film.

 

[Picard Sisko]

You're right. That's just a general statement of all superheroes in general..I used to want to fly like superman, ride in a batmobile like batman, run as fast as flash and even live in the damn sewer like a ninja turtle...but those are just powers, and those characters never really got in sync with me like spider-man did and it had nothing to do with his powers. Spider-Man, at least to me, was never about becoming the hero, it was always about kids, teenagers, young adults already being the guy under the mask. You didn't have to aspire to be like him because you already were

I've always related to Spider-Man among every other superhero because of the "everyman" angle. Granted, like many of you have said, it's not his abilities that make him the everyman, but his problems and how he dealt with them. Peter is smart, gifted, and funny, but despite all of that he still has to deal with bullies, girls, and working a job, just like the rest of us. And on top of all the bad "regular life" stuff, he has to be a superhero on top of it. However, it's the real world problems that bring Peter down to the reader's level, at a point where we can empathize and say "Hey, I've gone through exactly the same thing." I think that'd why I enjoy Spider-Man 2 so much, especially after watching it recently...a lot of that film showed the world taking a dump on Peter's life, and I found myself going "Wow, that exact thing happened to me.", and then, consequently, watching him pick himself back up and learning from it.

You guys worded it perfectly. And Drummerdude, that's exactly why I love Spider-Man 2 most.

On Twitter from a guy at Latino Review:

elmayimbe ‏@elmayimbe
Lower your expectations for AMAZING SPIDER MAN.


Couldn't be more cryptic, a guy tells him before that that the movie looks low-rent, to which Elmayimbe says "it does unfortunately".

WTF is going on?! Seeing what we've seen, there is like zero chance that the movie is bad, I don't understand these silly rumors of the movie being bad and etc, but it's starting to spread.

So, who is "elmayimbe" anyway? Doesn't sound like anyone important...

 

[BobbyCorwin88]

If we're gonna talk about what makes Spidey relatable, then I'll throw in my two cents.

I don't agree that the appeal to Spider-Man is that any of us could accidentally be bitten by a radioactive spider and go out fighting crime. Only Peter Parker has ever been truly capable and worthy of the mantle that had fallen on him. I've always seen Peter as the ultimate definition of who many of us wish we could be as a person. He's completely selfless, he serves other people to a point where it's almost ridiculous, he sacrifices his own good fortunes for the greater good. On top of his strong moral backbone, he's a complete genius. He's an inventor, and if you've been following the latest runs of the comics, that point has been illustrated to a T. Just in the past year alone he's invented about 3 or 4 new suits that all serve different purposes. He's always thinking ahead.

He also has a very strong sense of justice, which is directly influenced by what happened to him via Uncle Ben's death. This is an event that happened to him and is very unique to him. It hasn't happened to me, or anyone else I know.

Spider-Man is the ultimate example of who we all wish we were deep down. He's a goal to be aspired to. He's a great example for kids to look up to because of what he represents. He is relatable on a personal level because he faces many of the everyday problems that we all face, but that one draw isn't the only thing that makes him special.

Peter Parker is Spider-Man. He always will be. He's the only one that can truly do it. It's what makes him special. If you want evidence of that, just read Spider Island. All of NYC obtained spider powers. Pretty much all of them failed at using them. Only those who really knew Peter completely used them somewhat competently.

 

[Tim_Riggins]

I just don't like the sound of this tweet, and here is what he adds afterwards:

"So should we drop another Marvel scoop or should we leave Marvel alone for the rest of the week?"


What a *****e, looks like he actually takes pleasure in saying this.

I think the movie will get good reviews overall, but many will have their vision tainted by their hate of the reboot idea, it's like so many seem to be rejecting it just because it's a reboot.

Seeing it in 18 days (premiere in Paris), I will come back with good news I assure you.

But it's weird all of this, the rumors of the bad test screenings, then the 1h30 rumor that seemed to be spread when it was obviously false.

 

[UltimateWebhead]

On Twitter from a guy at Latino Review:

elmayimbe ‏@elmayimbe
Lower your expectations for AMAZING SPIDER MAN.


Couldn't be more cryptic, a guy tells him before that that the movie looks low-rent, to which Elmayimbe says "it does unfortunately".

WTF is going on?! Seeing what we've seen, there is like zero chance that the movie is bad, I don't understand these silly rumors of the movie being bad and etc, but it's starting to spread.

Seriously who gives a f_ck?! All that should matter is how YOU feel about the movie. There will be people that love this movie and there will be people that hate this movie. And there will be people that don't give a rats ass about it either. Don't waste your time worrying about what other people think. If you enjoy it...great.

 

[Tim_Riggins]

Yes, I know, but I dont like this hate.

 

[AbsractPo3tic]

I just don't like the sound of this tweet, and here is what he adds afterwards:

"So should we drop another Marvel scoop or should we leave Marvel alone for the rest of the week?"


What a *****e, looks like he actually takes pleasure in saying this.

I think the movie will get good reviews overall, but many will have their vision tainted by their hate of the reboot idea, it's like so many seem to be rejecting it just because it's a reboot.

Seeing it in 18 days (premiere in Paris), I will come back with good news I assure you.

But it's weird all of this, the rumors of the bad test screenings, then the 1h30 rumor that seemed to be spread when it was obviously false.

I don't think his marvel tweet was about spider man..they've been dropping all the news on Iron Man 3..constantly revealing stuff that Marvel says is false. In fact, any news coming from Iron Man 3 has been from them

And on rumors spreading..it's the internet man, things spread. One person or two people say one thing and all of a sudden it's everywhere. The minute something shows up on an actual website about it being bad, and I mean actual website I trust lol, then I'll go with it

 

[Drummerdude7]

And on rumors spreading..it's the internet man, things spread. One person or two people say one thing and all of a sudden it's everywhere. The minute something shows up on an actual website about it being bad, and I mean actual website I trust lol, then I'll go with it

Didn't any of you see Spider-Man's secret cameo in Avengers?

You could see him reflected in Thanos' eye....

 

[Picard Sisko]

I think its exactly what you said... its a reboot, and people are still against it. I think they are spreading rumors just so the movie will flop. Still wish a Spider-Man 4 was made, but I am happy they are making this movie, and I have learned to accept its existence.

Here are all of the rumors:

It had bad test screenings, and the audience just hated it. Where are the sources to this?
The executives at Sony said hate their own film at a convention, and it is nothing more than an investment. This is completely false. Would a salesman try to sell you something and later tell you how bad the product is?
The movie is 90 minutes long. Marc Webb and RIM both said it is over 2 hours, so I doubt it is 90 minutes. A film that cost 220 million and has so much going on must be longer than 90 minutes.

 

[AbsractPo3tic]

Seriously who gives a f_ck?! All that should matter is how YOU feel about the movie. There will be people that love this movie and there will be people that hate this movie. And there will be people that don't give a rats ass about it either. Don't waste your time worrying about what other people think. If you enjoy it...great.

Spoken like a smart man. This is why webhead and I get along lol..we think alike and he's right. If one person doesn't like the movie or two or whatever, who cares? There are plenty of people who don't like plenty of movies that I love, it doesn't change that I love them. In fact, we have discussions on this board all of the time and find out that there are people who don't like spider-man or spider-man 2 or spider-man 3..for those that do enjoy them, it doesn't take anything away from their love for it. It's life man, we all won't agree

There was one rumor coming out saying that the execs hated it..no other site picked it up but fanboys run with it..then this guy and fanboys will run with that...Marc Webb said the movie is over 2 hours no one goes with that but they do go with a rumor saying it's an hour and a half. Kevin Feige says the movie is amazing and no one runs with that either but they do run with negativity. It's the internet, no one likes positive news lol

 

[Picard Sisko]

LOL Does anyone remember the rumor that in Spider-Man 3, Aunt May was CARNAGE? HAHAHA

I think it was even listed on IMDB at one point before it came out

 

[UltimateWebhead]

Yes, I know, but I dont like this hate.

Why? What does someone else's feelings about a movie have anything to do with your enjoyment of it?

You have no way of controlling what other people think, so why give a sh_t about what they say.

 

[UltimateWebhead]

Spoken like a smart man. This is why webhead and I get along lol..we think alike and he's right. If one person doesn't like the movie or two or whatever, who cares? There are plenty of people who don't like plenty of movies that I love, it doesn't change that I love them. In fact, we have discussions on this board all of the time and find out that there are people who don't like spider-man or spider-man 2 or spider-man 3..for those that do enjoy them, it doesn't take anything away from their love for it. It's life man, we all won't agree

I sometimes wonder if you and I could be buddies in the 'real world.' lol

 

[AbsractPo3tic]

I sometimes wonder if you and I could be buddies in the 'real world.' lol

we probably would be, as long as you don't hate me for my love of Tango and Cash, another movie which PLENTY of people despise but I love with a passion

 

[UltimateWebhead]

we probably would be, as long as you don't hate me for my love of Tango and Cash, another movie which PLENTY of people despise but I love with a passion

I love that movie!

Holy crap! Did we just become best friends?! lol

 

[AbsractPo3tic]

i love that movie!

Holy crap! Did we just become best friends?! Lol

YUP!

And on a side note, I don't think anything in the flick looks low rent so again, it's all opinions

 

[Picard Sisko]

LOL Does anyone remember the rumor that in Spider-Man 3, Aunt May was CARNAGE? HAHAHA

I think it was even listed on IMDB at one point before it came out

Anyone?

 

[AbsractPo3tic]

Anyone?

I remember it barely..but that's because it was ludicrous and as a 21 year old at the time lol how could I believe something that silly? I mean, we all do know you can't believe everything you read right?

 

[Picard Sisko]

I remember it barely..but that's because it was ludicrous and as a 21 year old at the time lol how could I believe something that silly? I mean, we all do know you can't believe everything you read right?

I remember everyone freaking out and saying "How can they do that?! Omg!" etc etc. I never believed it, but for some reason some did.

 

[AbsractPo3tic]

I remember everyone freaking out and saying "How can they do that?! Omg!" etc etc. I never believed it, but for some reason some did.

Because you don't have to have common sense to use a website

 

[Drummerdude7]

They could always pull a Bendis and put Gwarnage in the next film.

 

[AbsractPo3tic]

They could always pull a Bendis and put Gwarnage in the next film.

Lol don't say that man..someone is going to see it and then run with that rumor and next you know, people will be talking about Gwen turning into Carnage to get revenge on Peter. No offense to anyone on here who is a teenager or younger, but a lot of times I feel like the internet is filled with nothing but kids who don't know how to respectfully disagree with anyone, lob insults at people they know they'd never say in real life and who have no idea that a RUMOR is just that, a RUMOR. Until you have some proof, it's a rumor and it's more important to check where the rumor is coming from before believing it.