The Amazing Spider-Man Things You Want To See In The Amazing Spider-Man 2

[Leenie]

If people really believe that this costume is on the same level as those two, then I pity how narrow-minded they are. There are no spider-nipples. There is no Power Rangers mask. What's the most drastic change? They made the eyes yellow? They put a red stripe down his legs? Horror of all horrors!

It's all opinion. People have them. Not everyone's going to be pleased.

I personally don't like Spidey's new costume. I think the sneakers look ridiculous, and I really dislike the webbing pattern (aside from his mask). I also think the crotch area of the costume looks kind of funky too.

I hate the eyes on the merchandising for the new costume, 'cause they're jaundice yellow. The eyes looked a lot better in the actual film, though (which is one thing I'm happy about, I have to admit).

All in all, the mask of the costume in the movie looks fine. It's pretty much everything below the mask that I'm not too fond of.

 

[Jexx]

I don't understand how you can't like the sneakers...

but to each his own..

 

[MrSpoiler15]

I want a reboot. So disappointing. Doesn't hold a candle to the Raimi films.

 

[Spider-Dude23]

I want a reboot. So disappointing. Doesn't hold a candle to the Raimi films.

It pisses all over raimis candle. But that candle burnt away ages ago anyways

 

[Leenie]

It pisses all over raimis candle. But that candle burnt away ages ago anyways

So you admit that this new movie is full of piss. Okay!

(I kid, I kid!)

 

[Thundercrack85]

Are we watching the same films? Raimi's movie was goofy, campy, narmy, whatever colloquialism you want to use. The hokey dialogue was cringeworthy at times. The overall writing was bad to okay at best. Some of the one liners sound like they came out of the 60's. The Green Goblin was completely mischaracterized.

The special effects don't hold up at all (granted, it's unfair to compare them directly to a movie made a decade later).

Was this movie perfect? Hell no. But it blows the Raimi film away in almost every way.

 

[DeathChill]

It's all opinion. People have them. Not everyone's going to be pleased.

I personally don't like Spidey's new costume. I think the sneakers look ridiculous, and I really dislike the webbing pattern (aside from his mask). I also think the crotch area of the costume looks kind of funky too.

Uh, I don't think you see his feet very often, at all. As well, I don't tend to stare at the crotches of characters on screen. Maybe that's just me.

 

[Havok83]

The special effects don't hold up at all (granted, it's unfair to compare them directly to a movie made a decade later).

I didnt have any issue with those. SM3 especially still looks amazing and has some of the best action sequences in that entire series of films.

 

[Leenie]

Are we watching the same films? Raimi's movie was goofy, campy, narmy, whatever colloquialism you want to use. The hokey dialogue was cringeworthy at times. The overall writing was bad to okay at best. Some of the one liners sound like they came out of the 60's. The Green Goblin was completely mischaracterized.

The special effects don't hold up at all (granted, it's unfair to compare them directly to a movie made a decade later).

Was this movie perfect? Hell no. But it blows the Raimi film away in almost every way.

... Which is your opinion, and that's completely fine.

I think the Raimi movies are ten times better than The Amazing Spider-Man is ... And that's my opinion, and that should also be completely fine.

Debating about which movie is better is fun and interesting (and I like to read different points and opinions), but some people take it to a level where is gets needlessly ugly. Then again, I must be an idiot for expecting civility, because I just remembered that this is the internet. lol. Womp womp.

 

[Thundercrack85]

I didnt have any issue with those. SM3 especially still looks amazing and has some of the best action sequences in that entire series of films.

Two hundred million dollars will do that (too bad they couldn't throw money at the plot). But watch Spider-man (1) now, and it doesn't hold up... at all. 3 does. At least visually.

 

[Thundercrack85]

... Which is your opinion, and that's completely fine.

I think the Raimi movies are ten times better than The Amazing Spider-Man is ... And that's my opinion, and that should also be completely fine.

Debating about which movie is better is fun and interesting (and I like to read different points and opinions), but some people take it to a level where is gets needlessly ugly. Then again, I must be an idiot for expecting civility, because I just remembered that this is the internet. lol. Womp womp.

Be nice if you could justify it though.

If this is your idea of incivility... you need to visit more forums. We're practically wearing top hats and sipping brandy in this forum.

 

[Leenie]

Uh, I don't think you see his feet very often, at all. As well, I don't tend to stare at the crotches of characters on screen. Maybe that's just me.

I saw his feet often enough to notice the sneakers, sadly ...

And hey, the crotch was distracting because of some weird lining in the costume ... What can I say? It's like the Bat nipples ... You can't help but notice them. Hahahaha.

 

[spideyboy_1111]

Honestly? I like crotches and my eyes are like a magnet to them.... And there was nothing to stare at... yeah it looked bizarre during set photos while filming, but it didn't look weird on film at all...

 

[Havok83]

Two hundred million dollars will do that (too bad they couldn't throw money at the plot). But watch Spider-man (1) now, and it doesn't hold up... at all. 3 does. At least visually.

I did. I watched all 3 films and all 3 look great. 3 obviously looks the best but I thought 1 and 2 still hold up quite well in the visual department

 

[Jexx]

Spidey's crotch in TASM reminded me of Nightwing's from Arkham City's:
http://images.wikia.com/batman/images/5/52/Tumblr_lxhpd25rMv1qba4ip.jpg

 

[Jexx]

I did. I watched all 3 films and all 3 look great. 3 obviously looks the best but I thought 1 and 2 still hold up quite well in the visual department

Not in the webswinging scene where he saves Mary Jane at the Unity Day festival.

:/

 

[Majik1387]

Spidey's crotch in TASM reminded me of Nightwing's from Arkham City's:
http://images.wikia.com/batman/images/5/52/Tumblr_lxhpd25rMv1qba4ip.jpg

:resisting naughty joke urges:

 

[Leenie]

Be nice if you could justify it though.

If this is your idea of incivility... you need to visit more forums. We're practically wearing top hats and sipping brandy in this forum.

Justify it? I think I've said a lot 'round these forms as to why I'm not too fond of the movie.

Where you see a more serious take on Spider-Man, I see a movie with a messy screenplay, an unlikable character in Peter Parker, and a movie that's trying to be several other popular movies (Dark Knight, Twilight, and the Raimi movies).

On the flip side, where you see cheese in the Raimi movies, I see fun, heart, and charm. Simple as that.

Different strokes for different folks.

 

[Majik1387]

Again with the Twilight reference with no justification. I get/understand and disagree with the TDK and Raimi comparisons, but I'm still waiting on how it reminds you of Twilight.

 

[spideyboy_1111]

He just lost all opinion credit for me... Peters personal life has ALWAYS been that of a soap opera since his conception. They weren't being "twilight " at all....it's moronic to think teen romance = twilight wanna be.

There was no creepy stalker, no love triangle, no bruising and beating abusive sex, no werewolves, no vampires. It was nothing at all like twilight...

 

[Leenie]

I did. I watched all 3 films and all 3 look great. 3 obviously looks the best but I thought 1 and 2 still hold up quite well in the visual department

Granted, I think most of the special effects in The Amazing Spider-Man (aside from some parts with the Lizard) are a vast improvement in comparison to the previous movies. Spidey's CGI in particular looked fan-freakin'-tastic.

Dated special effects have never been a thing that's bothered me though. Last night, I rewatched the first Ghostbusters movie. There are some obvious blue screen shots in the film, but I couldn't care less. I still love that movie to pieces.

If the movie has a good story, good actors, and good characters, I'm in for the ride (dated special effects or not).

 

[Leenie]

Again with the Twilight reference with no justification. I get/understand and disagree with the TDK and Raimi comparisons, but I'm still waiting on how it reminds you of Twilight.

Oh, I could rant about this all day (trust me), but I'll keep it as brief as possible:

I know that lots of people adore the chemistry between Gwen and Peter in this movie, but I really did not dig it at all. It was painfully awkward to me- not in a "awww, teen romance" kind of thing, either. It was more along the lines of "Ok, they are channeling Kristen Stewart in this scene with the stuttering and twitching, and I'm not buying it."

Also, Peter did some things that raised my eyebrow. Taking pics of Gwen, having pictures of her on his desktop, visiting her home for the first time through her WINDOW? I also found Peter to be a jerk, in the same vain as Edward Cullen. I know people may disagree tremendously, but that's what I saw in the movie. I found myself asking myself throughout most of the movie, "What in the world does Gwen see in this tool?"

He just lost all opinion credit for me... Peters personal life has ALWAYS been that of a soap opera since his conception. They weren't being "twilight " at all....it's moronic to think teen romance = twilight wanna be.

First off, SHE just lost all opinion credit for you.

Second, read above, and there's my opinion. I'll be anxiously waiting to see if I've gained credit back from only you. If I don't, it will ruin my day. Ruin it, I say!

 

[Majik1387]

How was Peter a jerk?

And honestly, I'm not sure I can take a romance opinion seriously with someone with a Kirsten Dunst as MJ avatar, especially considering she was the worst comic movie character when it comes to romance.

 

[Leenie]

How was Peter a jerk?

And honestly, I'm not sure I can take a romance opinion seriously with someone with a Kirsten Dunst as MJ avatar, especially considering she was the worst comic movie character when it comes to romance.

In a nutshell, I get that teens are self-centered. Totally get that. Peter was that ten fold though, and he consistently did some crappy things throughout the movie and didn't really act like he was responsible for them.

For instance, the scene with the chocolate milk? He was a *****enozzle throughout that entire scene, which makes me feel he was even more responsible for Uncle Ben's death, yet ... I never once believed that he took the blame for it or felt guilt about it. It was all about seeking revenge against the bad guy.

Peter was also eager to pick arguments consistently throughout the movie. Dinner at the Stacys? I was hoping that the Captain Stacy was going to slap the snot out of him, personally.

And by the end of the movie, I felt that Peter learned nothing with that damn line: "Broken promises are the most fun." What a schmuck!

And, Finally: Honestly, how can I take YOU seriously for liking this new movie?

(^See what I did, there? )

 

[def28]

I thought Parker came off a bit like an ******* in this, I know hes a smart ass at times but there were a couple scenes were he seemed more arrogant. Instead of a geek he seemed more outcast rebel. Glad they focused on the science stuff a bit more though. I thought both Ramis and Webbs Peter Parker had pros and cons. As far as Spidey goes I thought Garfield did a better job.

Im gonna get **** for this but the first like 10 min with his parents reminded me a bit of Harry Potter. Never seen the Twilight films so I dont know about those comparsions. But I guess it felt more advertised to that generation if that makes sense. Not saying its like those films at all, cause I cant make that assumption.

As for ASM 2 I think its gonna be awesome now that they got the origin out of the way. I hope to see Electro done like the game Infamous. Or a villain we havnt seen yet. I think Electro can lend some cool visuals.