The Amazing Spider-Man 2 The Amazing Spiderman 2 - User Review Thread! - SPOILERS! - Part 3

[The Joker]

Therein lies my problem with Harry's motives. The suit healed him, then why was he still after Spider-Man's blood? I was very consfused.

I never even thought of that! Presumably it was just revenge then for making him resort to that.

 

[Nathan]

Growing up a Spider-Man fan they still haven't done this character justice after five movies apparently.

I don't know what you've been reading, but the character is being done justice in this movie.

 

[GremlinZilla89]

After hearing all these different reviews I have to say I'm not in the least bit interested in watching this movie now. Growing up a Spider-Man fan they still haven't done this character justice after five movies apparently. Maguire stunk and I'm not fond of Garfield's hip contemporary Peter Parker portrayal and the absence of Uncle Ben???

Screw this franchise. How hard is it to give us a Peter Parker from the original comics with a positive outlook on life and is an actual man??? Like not in high school already??

The MTV Spider-Man was great because I thought Doogie Houser did a great job as Peter AND Spider-Man.

Reboot this reboot, please. They're just throwing all these villains at us now to keep us interested and to keep the rights and keep the cash flowing. Whatever.

So a minority opinion makes up your mind for you? From fans this is getting the same kind of reception most non-Nolan/Whedon superhero films get. Mostly positive, some meh, some hate.

 

[SpideyK]

I always assumed Harry didn't realize the serum actually worked, until after the clock tower battle?

 

[Predator]

I always assumed Harry didn't realize the serum actually worked, until after the clock tower battle?

A lot of important stuff isn´t really very well explained, so it´s easy to get a little bit lost.

Certain things threw me a little off the movie, like Electro´s suit. I mean, what the hell was that? Did i miss something? I mean...c´mon...

 

[SpideyK]

A lot of important stuff isn´t really very well explained, so it´s easy to get a little bit lost.

Certain things threw me a little off the movie, like Electro´s suit. I mean, what the hell was that? Did i miss something? I mean...c´mon...

Yeah, it's not really in-your-face-obvious.

But the guards at Ravencroft were wearing it, if you take a closer look.

 

[Predator]

Yeah, it's not really in-your-face-obvious.

But the guards at Ravencroft were wearing it, if you take a closer look.

I need to watch this a second time. But what type of suit was that?

 

[The Infernal]

I missed that too. It honestly looked like it appeared out of nowhere. I think it would have been much simpler if they just had him in the suit whilst he was captured and excuse it as part of his containment.

 

[Predator]

I missed that too. It honestly looked like it appeared out of nowhere. I think it would have been much simpler if they just had him in the suit whilst he was captured and excuse it as part of his containment.

That would have been a good idea.

Honestly, if i see myself wondering about such details during a movie, something is wrong with the story.

 

[SpideyK]

Don't quote me on it, though, guys...

I'm preeeeetty sure, but not 100%.

 

[TeeKay]

I always assumed Harry didn't realize the serum actually worked, until after the clock tower battle?

Harry knew the suit would heal him, that's why he wore it. When he accidentally turned on that cube his father gave him, it showed what the suit could do. Not only that, the suit did say 'healing' when he wore it.

Yeah, it's not really in-your-face-obvious.

But the guards at Ravencroft were wearing it, if you take a closer look.

I thought I was the only who noticed that.

 

[Em Dee]

Is it still 10 stars for you Teekay?

 

[TeeKay]

Is it still 10 stars for you Teekay?

Seeing it tomorrow.t: The bootleg version didn't do it for me. I'll write my thoughts when I come back. But I still love the film. Not that much different from what I saw beforehand.

 

[Em Dee]

Seeing it tomorrow.t: The bootleg version didn't do it for me. I'll write my thoughts when I come back. But I still love the film. Not that much different from what I saw beforehand.

Good to hear Tee

 

[Andrew Lucas]

Hey Teekay do you think the serum affected Harry mind?

 

[SpideyK]

Harry knew the suit would heal him, that's why he wore it. When he accidentally turned on that cube his father gave him, it showed what the suit could do. Not only that, the suit did say 'healing' when he wore it.

Oh... Well, that's weird, then.

I thought I was the only who noticed that.

I don't really remember it very clearly, so I'm more going with what I've heard a few people say. I really gotta see the movie again.

 

[GremlinZilla89]

Best Spider-Man movie ever? Yes, I would have to say so.

First off I would like to do away with the criticisms I simply don't agree with or think are overblown.

1: Too busy/too many plot threads: Mmmm, not for me. As much as I was anticipating this movie I did expect it to feel stuffed to a degree, but I honestly never once said to myself "Wow, that could have been done away with entirely." I felt all three main character stories were served adequately. I was actually surprised at how well executed Harry's story was and bought into his one film arc more than Franco's Harry over three films.

2: Too campy/silly/goofy/OTT/odd tonal shifts: In my opinion, the camp aspect is being HUGELY exaggerated by some people. I'm not saying they can't feel this way, but I was expecting some flight of fancy tone that never came. This is no more OTT or campy than the first two Raimi films. The difference is this film has the strong acting and snappy dialogue to carry the comic book nature that the Raimi films, imho of course, mostly lacked. The complaints of tonal shift don't ring true either. It doesn't bounce from light to dark to light to dark again like some reviews have implied. It gets serious and intense, but never so much that it clashes with the more whimsical nature of the rest of the film. It's funny when it needs to be, and serious when it needs to be.
I've heard people call Dillon/Electro the campiest, most OTT thing in the movie and I don't see how. He's an exaggeration, but a comic book exaggeration. He's a comic book whacko, not a "lets make this grounded for the hell of it" whacko. I thought he was awesome, especially his major power displays during the finale of the film.
And Dr. Kafka? Really people? THAT is what is getting your undies in a knot? He was BARELY in the film! Maybe, and I mean MAYBE 3 minutes total. Yet again, by the way some people have carried on you would think he's some major supporting role. He's just a mad scientist with a stereotypical European accents. That's it. Absolutely nothing more than that.

The one thing I can semi agree on is that the narrative is...loose. Not crammed, loose. But loose does not equal bad. It follows 3 plot points that merge into one by the end, slowly connecting the dots to offer us one hell of an exciting final battle. It's never confusing or rushed but I can see why people would want a less busy plot. If anything, the film is BETTER written than some are giving it credit for.

What truly makes this movie excel is, like many have already stated, is the sheer amount of heart and exuberance in the performances and the directing. You can really tell Webb was having fun here and wanted this film to resonate with audiences. He goes all out with the visuals. This IS the Spidey we've been needing on screen. If nothing else, you have to agree Spidey and his web-slinging and quipping is ripped from the panel. I found myself getting giddy watching him do his thing more than any other previous film in the franchise.
Garfield has cemented himself as THE Spidey for me (not that it was hard considering I mostly despise Maguire. Sorry, but I do) with wit, charm and charisma. You really get the sense Peter cares for people in this film, more so than any other entry so far. He was a true superhero. I adored the scene with the little kid and the bullies.
Stone shares an amazing spark with Garfield and there scene together are a huge highlight. I honestly can't think of a superhero film romance more natural and appealing than the one found in both of these movies. Only the Lois and Superman romance of the Donner films equal it. And this my friends, is the heart of the film. It's a love story and that is bold for a mega budget superhero franchise to do. Ya, I guess technically the Raimi films were love stories too, but for me they don't have one ounce, one iota of the chemistry that Garfield and Stone have. Ahh, I should stop myself there, I don't want this to turn into a Raimi bashing review. But for the record I still greatly enjoy the first film.

Overall, this is one of the most colorful, heartfelt, and enjoyable entries in the superhero genre lately. It wears it's heart on it's sleeve and bolsters wonderful comic booky action and playfulness while delivering characters we truly care about.

9/10

 

[Broseph44]

After hearing all these different reviews I have to say I'm not in the least bit interested in watching this movie now. Growing up a Spider-Man fan they still haven't done this character justice after five movies apparently. Maguire stunk and I'm not fond of Garfield's hip contemporary Peter Parker portrayal and the absence of Uncle Ben???

Screw this franchise. How hard is it to give us a Peter Parker from the original comics with a positive outlook on life and is an actual man??? Like not in high school already??

The MTV Spider-Man was great because I thought Doogie Houser did a great job as Peter AND Spider-Man.

Reboot this reboot, please. They're just throwing all these villains at us now to keep us interested and to keep the rights and keep the cash flowing. Whatever.

Wow hahaha. K then see ya.

 

[TeeKay]

Hey Teekay do you think the serum affected Harry mind?

Yes especially when he said to Gwen, 'Harry's dead' or something like that.

 

[AnneFan]

The suit healed him, then why was he still after Spider-Man's blood? I was very consfused.

Before the fight starts, I recall HarryGob saying something along the lines of "I'll now take someone precious to you".

 

[GremlinZilla89]

That would have been a good idea.

Honestly, if i see myself wondering about such details during a movie, something is wrong with the story.

When a film over explains things, people whine about exposition and treating the audience like idiots. When they explain things in small details there is something wrong with the story. No win situation.

The thing is, it IS explained. So there is nothing wrong with the story. And even his suit wasn't shown to be worn by other characters in a previous scene, his acquisition of it would still cease to be a big deal. It came from Oscorp. There you go.

 

[Andrew Lucas]

@GremlinZilla89

That's so good to hear,now i'm even more excited to see the movie t:

Great Review :

 

[Andrew Lucas]

Yes especially when he said to Gwen, 'Harry's dead' or something like that.

So he was out of his mind,maybe his goal it's simply revenge .

Thanks!

 

[The Joker]

Before the fight starts, I recall HarryGob saying something along the lines of "I'll now take someone precious to you".

I think it was "I'll take something precious from you".

 

[CyclopsWasRight]

After hearing all these different reviews I have to say I'm not in the least bit interested in watching this movie now. Growing up a Spider-Man fan they still haven't done this character justice after five movies apparently. Maguire stunk and I'm not fond of Garfield's hip contemporary Peter Parker portrayal and the absence of Uncle Ben???

Screw this franchise. How hard is it to give us a Peter Parker from the original comics with a positive outlook on life and is an actual man??? Like not in high school already??

The MTV Spider-Man was great because I thought Doogie Houser did a great job as Peter AND Spider-Man.

Reboot this reboot, please. They're just throwing all these villains at us now to keep us interested and to keep the rights and keep the cash flowing. Whatever.

Pretty much everyone agrees that while the surrounding movie isn't the greatest that they perfected the Spider-Man character.

But honestly from this post I don't think you'd ever be pleased.