The Amazing Spider-Man The Amazing Spider-Man General Discussion & Speculation Thread - Part 5

[Hotwire]

I showed this scene to my wife last night. She said it felt more natural then the scene where Bruce Campbell's usher keeps Peter out of the theater. Said that so far, everything she's see of this film has just felt more "real" and natural.

 

[Anno_Domini]

At least the scenes with Bruce accomplished what they were going for and that's being funny. People in the theater laughed.

With this scene from TASM you'll probably hear a chuckle or two and few coughs.

Bruce is a hilarious man, but he wasn't THAT funny during his appearances.

 

[Tim_Riggins]

I showed this scene to my wife last night. She said it felt more natural then the scene where Bruce Campbell's usher keeps Peter out of the theater. Said that so far, everything she's see of this film has just felt more "real" and natural.

Well, indeed, this clip feels like something that could naturally happen, when the scenes with Campbell feel a bit forced, like something out of a comedy, far too excessive to be happening in real life.

 

[TASM1393]

Here's how the situation plays in real life.

Peter: I'm Peter Parker. I'm here to see the Stacys.
Doorman: I'll call up.

It's neither funny nor real life. It's an inauthentic setup without a payoff.

How do you figure? Peter comes from a lower-middle class background, shows up to his girlfriend's very high end apartment for the first time, which likely already has him nervous, and encounters a snotty doorman. Not only that, but Peter has basically his entire life hidden in his bag and said doorman is asking to see the contents within it. You don't think that would have a typical teenage kid even a little nervous? On top of that, the police chief of New York City is in that apartment building, the doorman isn't just going to let anyone walk through with a bag that could at any moment be a threat to the chief's life without checking it.

 

[GoldGoblin]

The Doorman is Quentin Beck who be like Bruce Campbell having small cameos in the sequels.

 

[Troy_Parker]

Well, indeed, this clip feels like something that could naturally happen, when the scenes with Campbell feel a bit forced, like something out of a comedy, far too excessive to be happening in real life.

How do you figure? Peter comes from a lower-middle class background, shows up to his girlfriend's very high end apartment for the first time, which likely already has him nervous, and encounters a snotty doorman. Not only that, but Peter has basically his entire life hidden in his bag and said doorman is asking to see the contents within it. You don't think that would have a typical teenage kid even a little nervous? On top of that, the police chief of New York City is in that apartment building, the doorman isn't just going to let anyone walk through with a bag that could at any moment be a threat to the chief's life without checking it.

 

[conan69]

Well, indeed, this clip feels like something that could naturally happen, when the scenes with Campbell feel a bit forced, like something out of a comedy, far too excessive to be happening in real life.

What doorman would demand to look in their bag??? Parker would have ever right to tell this guy to F*** off ! All he had to say was to call the Stacys to see if they knew him.

You walk up to a door, they call upstairs to make sure you know the person and in you go. You might have to sign in.

STUPID scene.

 

[Whiskey Tango]

A doorman (also called porter in UK English) is an individual hired to provide courtesy and security services at a residential building or hotel. They are particularly common in urban luxury highrises. At a residential building, a doorman is responsible for opening doors and screening visitors and deliveries. He will often provide other courtesy services such as signing for packages, carrying luggage between the elevator and the street, or hailing taxis for residents and guests.

A doorman who lets too many undesirables into an upper class residential building is soon going to find himself without a job. And it's certainly not out of the question for a guy to give some **** to a nervous acting teenager.

 

[conan69]

^ Yea, I lived in NYC and still have family there. I walked into a thousand residential buildings and have NEVER had someone demand to know whats in my bag.

Never. Ever.

They ask who your going to see, get a name, and if it checks out, let you in. Again, some buildings require you to sign in, but not all.

He asked Parker his name. He should have picked up the phone and called the Stacys. Once they said we're expecting him, he should have been let in.

"Is she tutoring you" and all that other crap = stupid.

 

[Whiskey Tango]

Are you Peter Parker? One of the dudes biggest character traits is his rotten luck. Getting harassed by an abrasive doorman seems like just the thing that might happen to him.

But whatever. I guess you can always cover your eyes when the scene plays in the film.

 

[Compi716]

Don't forget that there's no way Captain Stacy could afford to live in a luxury building on a NY cop's salary.

 

[Nathan]

^ Yea, I lived in NYC and still have family there. I walked into a thousand residential buildings and have NEVER had someone demand to know whats in my bag.

Never. Ever.

Did you ever nervously tuck something away in your bag?

Are you Peter Parker? One of the dudes biggest character traits is his rotten luck. Getting harassed by an abrasive doorman seems like just the thing that might happen to him.

But whatever. I guess you can always cover your eyes when the scene plays in the film.

Also this. Parker luck.

 

[Troy_Parker]

1. The doorman might just be a dick/having a bad day and has found easy prey/a way to vent out frustration.

2. He's doing his ****ing job.

3. As said before, it's the good old Parker luck.

 

[Whiskey Tango]

The 'it never happened to me so it could never ever happen to anyone' argument is dumb. I've never personally been hit by lightning but that doesn't mean I'm going to wave around a metal stick in a thunderstorm.

 

[Troy_Parker]

 

[Web face]

Peter was acting a little suspicious the way he was zipping up his bag and the way he didn't answer the doorman when he was asked what was in the bag. I don't think that it is completely ridiculous to ask to see what the bad had.

 

[DirtyHarry]

Why is everyone complaining about this clip? Its an ok scene, instead of trying to find everything wrong with this movie, why not try to be positive? Films are meant to be enjoyed, especially Spidey films. But instead of trying to get excited and being happy about another spider-man movie coming out, people try to ruin the excitement for others. I am sick of the constant complaining, I mean seriously, lighten up people, my God.

 

[BobbyCorwin88]

Are you Peter Parker? One of the dudes biggest character traits is his rotten luck. Getting harassed by an abrasive doorman seems like just the thing that might happen to him.

But whatever. I guess you can always cover your eyes when the scene plays in the film.

1. The doorman might just be a dick/having a bad day and has found easy prey/a way to vent out frustration.

2. He's doing his ****ing job.

3. As said before, it's the good old Parker luck.

This.

 

[conan69]

Yet people complained about those themes, Parkers bad luck, being overbearing in Raimis films.

Whatever.

Doesnt change the fact that this scene doesnt work in any way. Simply, its forced and stupid, and the same point could have been made in a way that wasnt... uh, forced and stupid.

 

[Troy_Parker]

Because they were exaggerated and larger than life. But that worked for the overall feel of Raimi's movies. It doesn't for this.

 

[Spider-Who?]

Love how the doorman is Lou from Rescue Me!

 

[GuestStar2004]

lets just hope there is a montage to the music of raindrops falling on my head

no im joking that would be terrible. im happy with the humour of the clip

 

[BobbyCorwin88]

The reason the doorman asked to see what's in the bag was because Peter tucked his gloves deeper in, zipped it and hid it from sight. Of course that's suspect, and it's the doorman's job to -----

****, I can't believe people are arguing about a 46 second clip in the first place.

And this.

You just can't win sometimes. I learned that lesson a long time ago.

 

[Anno_Domini]

Yet people complained about those themes, Parkers bad luck, being overbearing in Raimis films.

Whatever.

Doesnt change the fact that this scene doesnt work in any way. Simply, its forced and stupid, and the same point could have been made in a way that wasnt... uh, forced and stupid.

The bold right there.

You said it yourself. If Webb does the same thing, then it'll be quite annoying, but this is only one scene. If he keeps pulling on the same shtick, than it'll be just like Raimi's in that area.

And "forced and stupid"? No, not at all. It worked, imo. The doorman was asking him questions since Peter was about to just walk right in, and then tugging something back into his bag? Of course the doorman would need to ask to check in the bag.

 

[SpaceWay2009]

Hahaha...Maybe Peter should have zipped up his backpack before entering the building. At least that way it won't be suspicious.