The Amazing Spider-Man

I was pretty skeptical heading into The Amazing Spider-Man. I just didn't understand the need for another origin story. I get that Sony has to keep making these movies in order to retain the rights for the property, but come on guys, give us something new. Anyway, despite my hesitation I tried my best to put away any preconceived notions I had about the movie and give it a shot. So, was it worth it?


Eh, I guess. Andrew Garfield is genuinely good as our new Peter Parker, showing a little more sarcasm than Maguire's take and Emma Stone is freaking adorable as Gwen Stacy. Not to mention the two star's easy chemistry that marks the best thing about the movie. Everything else? *shrugs* Honestly, it's been a week since I've seen the movie and it's hard to find anything else that really resonated with me. The rest of the cast do strong work, with Sally Field and Martin Sheen making ideal Aunt May and Uncle Ben, and Rhys Ifans doing the best he could with almost zero decent material to work with. Actually, that brings me to the movies biggest fault. The villain. As a character, Dr. Connors just didn't make any sense. One second he's sad because he only has one arm, then the next he's a rage thirsty lizard who wants to make the entire city rage thirsty lizards. There's actually a throw away line in the movie that tried to explain the sudden shift in character, but it's half ass at best.

Also, it's been fairly widely reported that there were major story changes made at the last minute that caused major re-editing and it definitely shows in the final product. Characters are introduced and then completely forgotten, and certain scenes begin and end abruptly, adding to an overall unfocused feeling that the movie already carries. Oh yea, and the untold story that had been advertised has been completely removed only to be teased at for a potential sequel. Lame.


I find it hard to have any feeling toward the movie, either good or bad. I really did like the cast, and I found the final 20 minutes to be genuinely rousing, though not enough to help the movie resonate. I'll watch the sequel, but it will be with equal hesitation.


Well, I'm seeing The Dark Knight Rises tomorrow night. I plan to give it a couple of days to sink in before getting back on here to share, so until then, suck it.