Jules Winfield

And why are we talking crap about Raimi's Spiderman movies? It sounds an awful lot like we're hoping the new one is good so let's point out every single flaw from the previous ones to make us feel better about the crap we'll soon be seeing.

Labor

Spider-Man 3 aside, in reality I didnt really have a problem with how Raimi approached the first 2 movies.

Its just that Tobey and Dunst were just awful, awful as Peter and Mary-Jane. Bad acting and NO chemistry. Sorry, but for me, the most important aspect of Spider-Man is Peter Parker and his interactions with his cast characters, most importantly Mary Jane.

Im glad Webb is starting with Gwen Stacy though. Emma Stone looks like she was ripped straight out of one of the original comic panels featuring her, and she and Garfield seem to already have leagues better chemistry than Tobey and Dunst ever did.

Osiris3657

Just got back from a screening. I liked it, it was certainly better than the last Spider-Man film. On par with the first two.

To be honest, I think from a physical standpoint Tobey Maguire is a much more convincing Peter Parker than Andrew Garfield. I thought Garfield had the mannerisms and body language of Peter Parker, but he's too much of a pretty boy to sell the "dorky nerd" aspect. Maguire has that.

I'm glad the action didn't have a bunch of 1st person views as one trailer made it seem. The action was pretty solid and the 3D was good. Reminded me of Prometheus' 3D in that it was subtle, more about giving you the sense of depth rather than having stuff thrown at you.

The script was a little too family friendly. Very corny lines at times.

Finally, I was really annoyed how Dr. Connors was able to build, by himself, a fully functioning, high tech lab in the fucking sewer...a day after he got fired by his boss. Whatever, I guess.

Anyway as stated before, I certainly think it's as good as any of the Maguire films, but I wouldn't feel comfortable saying it's significantly better than them. If we're comparing superhero movies I liked The Avengers a lot more.

Grade: B

Patman

"The Amazing Spider-Man" had a decent first act, a bit slow, ok mid-section, but that third act was so choppy and had terrible flow and momentum.

The script is a bit of a mess with getting from one action set piece to the next one with very little "webbing" to connect the scenes together. The script also leaves some dangling plotlines to be addressed in sequels, I guess. The after-the-first-end-credits-section scene was sort of lame, but at least you don't have to wait to the very end (no scene at the very end). Yes, it's a little on the emo side when it comes to Peter's emotions in spots.

I did appreciate the action camerawork, and the use of real stuntmen to do some of the web-swinging, though later on, it's a lot of CGI during the fight scenes between Spider-Man and the Lizard. Marc Webb's direction is not quite there for a full-blown film, and I wasn't as immersed with the 3D, as the depth of field seemed very deep with the camera lens choices, makes for somewhat boring movie-making.

I give it 2.66 stars or a grade of C+/B-, probably sleep on it for a final grade,

Labor

Just came back.

Andrew Garfield and Emma Stone so thoroughly own this movie. By that virtue alone this is better than all of Raimi's films.

Superboy

If you think of Spider-man 3 as a comedy, it's a great movie. I was laughing so fucking hard during the movie, and everyone in the theater was staring at me.

I mean seriously, there's no way in hell they did any of that movie with any seriousness.

Oh, and the broadway play is fucking great. Go see it if you have the chance.

DJariya

Seeing this Saturday afternoon for free with the Sony Movie Cash coupon from the Spiderman BD I bought.

I know the origin story is tired, but for the record I thought the 4 1/2 minute trailer I saw looked good.

hey, can't beat seeing it for free?

jeffkjoe

Taking the kids, 10 and 7 to see this thing.

So I ask:

Does Lizard have any scenes where he pops out and scares us?

Osiris3657

Yes (but you should only be scared if you're a kid)

Cardsfan111

Went to a midnight screening (first time) and enjoyed the film. For those asking about a post credits scene, it actually appears a minute or so into the closing credits. After that, there's nothing else. There was a collective groan from the audience last night who stayed to the very last credit hoping for something more.

resinrats

Peter goes to a Science High School. Is Flash Thompson really a science type? Would have been better just to have him at a regular school. It sure seemed like it was.

devilshalo

We have schools where its one campus but split into regular and AP levels. Not just classes, but the actual school is divided.

resinrats

There was a big sign outside of the school that said it was a science school.

Kal-El

Saw it last night with my friends. I was just OK with it. I liked the action sequences better in this one, I think Spidey was more spider-y when fighting. But it just didn't have that "hero moment" for me. Something along the lines of:

Superman the movie: "You've got me? who's got you?"
Batman: "I'm Batman"
Avengers: "I'm always angry"

In the same way that Green Lantern never had a similar moment.

I loved Emma Stone's Gwen Stacy. I'm really not as familiar with the Spiderman lore than most people here.

Solid Snake

I'm in now way trying to sound like an ass and am not directly aiming this at you but....they're 10 and 7.

How scared do kids get nowadays? Seems like kids are becoming "weaker" in a way.

Labor

lol at how divided the site reviews are.

This movie has such a better emotional core, acting and action than any of Raimi's movies. The only thing I would put over this movie from Raimi's is the depiction of Doc Ock from SM2, obviously a better villain. Otherwise everything about this slays those other ones.

Michael Corvin

7 is still pretty young(I have one turning 6 and another turning 8 soon). That's second grade. 10 is different and probably depends on the child. I saw Gremlins at 9, when it came out, and it freaked me the fuck out for weeks.

devilshalo

I saw Alien at 9 and I still look away at the first face hugger scene.

Why So Blu?

Saw it this morning and it is my favorite of the Spiderman flicks. Part 2 was the best, but this one is much better. Tone, acting, and characterizations. In fact, this one took bits and pieces of part 2 and made it its own. Garfield is nowhere near the pussy that Toby was and Emma is hot. Great casting all the way around.

I fucked up and saw it in 2-D, though. I didn't know the film was actually shot in 3-D, so I dropped the ball on that one.

Why So Blu?

What was the scene?

Solid Snake

rlu929s

Those that have seen it...would you take a 5 year old? He did fine with Avengers, although I covered covered his eyes on a couple scenes.

Why So Blu?

Nope. It's a much darker flick.

rlu929s

Kind of what I thought, but wanted to make sure....Thanks!

dsa_shea

We saw it today and thoroughly enjoyed it. As far as the hero moment goes I don't think that there was one particular moment but then again how many teenage characters would give us that type of moment? I thought that the movie was very emotional though and I'm looking forward to the next one and seeing where they go from here.