The Amazing Spider-Man 2-2014

Director Marc Webb

Starring Andrew Garfield

Scott’s Review #2

Reviewed June 16, 2014

Grade: B+

Superhero movies aren’t my top genre (though, admittedly, I see many of them).

They are fun, popcorn-type films not to be over-analyzed or taken too seriously.

One thing that confuses me is the seemingly constant rebooting of the Spider-Man franchise and the forgetting of previous installments.

Wasn’t this series just made with Tobey Maguire and Kirsten Dunst not too long ago?

That said, the strongest part of this film is the undeniable chemistry between Andrew Garfield and Emma Stone, which is great to watch.

Sally Field adds life to anything she appears in.

The film’s most “human” parts are the best.

The special effects/CGI are admirable. I enjoyed how one “villain” is a close friend of Peter Parker’s, wonderfully played by Dane DeHaan. His character has many nuances.

The other villain, Electro, played by Jamie Foxx, is silly, and his story almost seems botched. His motivations are weak.

He hates Spider-Man and wants to destroy the city because of a contrived misunderstanding.

I don’t want to overanalyze The Amazing Spider-Man 2 (2014); it’s a fun, enjoyable summer film.