The last Spider-Man movie was 5 years ago, and here we are at a reboot?
Who cares! Marc Webb’s (his name suggests that this film was his destiny, no?) “The Amazing Spider-Man” has enough freshness in it to make this latest blockbuster worth the watch. Although Spidey’s origin tale is basically the same, Webb takes more time here than his predecessor to develop the characters and establish more motivation for the story to take place. Acted with gusto by the likes of Rhys Ifans, Sally Field, Denis Leary and Martin Sheen, especially notable are the performances of Andrew Garfield as Peter Parker/Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man and Emma Stone as his sweetheart Gwen Stacey, a resourceful firecracker who can take care of herself if need be. The chemistry between the two leads will stick to your heart like a whole web-ball of warmth and charisma. The nuances that all of the actors bring to their characters ring of such truth that we are swept up into the fantastic elements of the story as easily as Parker swings from web to web. Most surprisingly, the RomCom based Webb directs the action superbly, using 3D well and staging everything where we can see and understand what’s going on, making the battles all the more exciting and intense. And what a villain he’s brought to the screen in The Lizard, Dr. Curt Conners’ biologically created alter-ego. He’s brutally strong, exceptionally fast, and still has his wits about him even when he’s all scaled out!
For all of the feelings of sameness and repetitiveness, this “Spider-Man” earns its name. It’s nothing short of…Amazing!
And on a closing note, I was surprised to see that this film was shot digitally, on a RED camera. I would be lying if I said that this film didn’t look great, and you could have fooled me. I suppose if Marty Scorsese is ready to embrace digital, then I can at least acknowledge that digital film-making may finally be getting somewhere respectable. (sighs…)
I enjoyed the new actor playing Spider man and the new girlfriend. It seemed more involved with his family and I like the way they included a new twist to a bullying situation. I thought the monster was rehashed and could do without monsters. I don't enjoy the way you have to sit at the end through the credits to see the end. I didn't, 2 + hours movie is enough i'm ready to get up. We were on the back row at the end of a row so we didn't walk in front of anyone to leave. The IMAX and 3d was fantastic as always. It was too long. They previewed movies that look like it had some good 3d "recall".
Yes, I recommend this movie.
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Review 3 for (Unknown)
Overall rating
5/ 5
Enjoyable
PostedJuly 16, 2012
san225
from Baton Rouge, LA
Age:35 to 44
Gender:Female
Goes to the movies:monthly
Dialogue
3/ 5
Special Effects
5/ 5
Art Direction
5/ 5
Acting
4/ 5
Story
4/ 5
Camerawork
5/ 5
Initially, I had not planned to see this movie but I was pleasantly surprised. IMAX, 3D is definitely the way to see this movie! It was awesome!
Pros well paced, great story
Yes, I recommend this movie.
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Review 4 for (Unknown)
Overall rating
5/ 5
Stan Lee is a Marvel genius!!
PostedJuly 16, 2012
MissB100
from Massachusetts
Age:35 to 44
Gender:Female
Goes to the movies:monthly
Dialogue
5/ 5
Special Effects
5/ 5
Art Direction
5/ 5
Acting
5/ 5
Story
5/ 5
Camerawork
5/ 5
Fantastic family movie! And the 3D effects had the kids amazed! Loved it!!!!
Pros well paced, great story, great actors
Yes, I recommend this movie.
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Review 5 for (Unknown)
Overall rating
5/ 5
AWESOME MOVIE!!!!
PostedJuly 16, 2012
JCANTOO
from Yukon, OK, USA
Age:25 to 34
Gender:Female
Goes to the movies:monthly
Dialogue
5/ 5
Special Effects
5/ 5
Art Direction
5/ 5
Acting
5/ 5
Story
5/ 5
Camerawork
5/ 5
First time seeing a movie in 3D and at the Imax! It was a great movie I thought ahh, man another Spider Man Movie lol...The kids loved it and so did I. The sound and sharp images were awesome.
Pros well paced, great story, great actors
Yes, I recommend this movie.
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Review 6 for (Unknown)
Overall rating
5/ 5
go see this likely academy award winner for cinematography!
Great movie! Entertaining, good story, human side, plus interesting science. Looked great in 3d imax, although i'm sure it would be fine without 3d. Should win for cinematography!
Pros great visuals
Yes, I recommend this movie.
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Review 7 for (Unknown)
Overall rating
5/ 5
Loved This Movie!
PostedJuly 15, 2012
LeahMarie
from Cypress, TX, USA
Age:35 to 44
Gender:Female
Goes to the movies:monthly
Dialogue
5/ 5
Special Effects
5/ 5
Art Direction
5/ 5
Acting
5/ 5
Story
5/ 5
Camerawork
5/ 5
Worth spending extra to see it in IMAX. Great date movie. Something for girls and guys. Definitely deserving of the name The AMAZING Spider-Man.
Pros well paced, great story, great actors
Yes, I recommend this movie.
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Review 8 for (Unknown)
Overall rating
5/ 5
Fabulous!
PostedJuly 14, 2012
Clbandt
from Indiana, USA
Age:35 to 44
Gender:Female
Goes to the movies:few times per year
Dialogue
5/ 5
Special Effects
5/ 5
Art Direction
5/ 5
Acting
5/ 5
Story
5/ 5
Camerawork
5/ 5
Must be seen in IMAX! This movie really has it all for male and female a like! A must see!
Pros well paced, great story, great actors
Yes, I recommend this movie.
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Review 9 for (Unknown)
Overall rating
5/ 5
IMAX SPIDER MAN 3-D
PostedJuly 13, 2012
MWILSON483
from NAVARREL, FLORIDA
Age:65 or over
Goes to the movies:monthly
Dialogue
5/ 5
Special Effects
5/ 5
Art Direction
5/ 5
Acting
5/ 5
Story
5/ 5
Camerawork
5/ 5
THE MOVIE EXPERIENCE WAS EXCELLENT, MOVIE PRESENTATION WAS GREAT, EXCEPT PREVIEWS ARE ALWAYS BLASTING, THEN THE MAIN FEATURE IS OKAY. IT WOULD BE NICE TO HAVE SOMEONE TURN THE PREVIEWS DOWN A LITTLE AND THEN RE-ADJUST FOR MAIN FEATURE. OTHERE THEN THAT IT IS A VERY WILL RUN THEATRE AND WILL BE BACK. *SPIDER MAN* WAS EXCELLENT.
MIKE WILSON Navarre, Fl
Pros well paced, great story, great actors
Yes, I recommend this movie.
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Review 10 for (Unknown)
Overall rating
5/ 5
Awesome movie the entire family can enjoy!
PostedJuly 11, 2012
WorkingMommyof3
from Lancaster, PA, USA
Age:45 to 54
Gender:Female
Goes to the movies:few times per year
Dialogue
5/ 5
Special Effects
5/ 5
Art Direction
5/ 5
Acting
5/ 5
Story
5/ 5
Camerawork
5/ 5
Special effects were so good, I'm glad I took dramamine before the movie started!
Kept me entertained throughout. Truly amazing effects ( and I.m an avid movie-goer). Sally Field was outstanding. For the last few minutes of the movie I felt every free-fall. This was the first movie that was even close to the effects of the likes of "Spaceship Earth" experience at Disneyworld. Go see it. You won't be disappointed.
Pros well paced, great story, great actors, great 3-d
Cons none
Yes, I recommend this movie.
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Review 12 for (Unknown)
Overall rating
5/ 5
Best Spiderman Movie
PostedJuly 10, 2012
dancerlynch
from Chapel Hill, NC, USA
Age:18 to 24
Gender:Female
Goes to the movies:monthly
Dialogue
4/ 5
Special Effects
5/ 5
Art Direction
4/ 5
Acting
4/ 5
Story
5/ 5
Camerawork
5/ 5
I loved that it told the whole story of Spiderman!
Pros great story
Yes, I recommend this movie.
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Review 13 for (Unknown)
Overall rating
5/ 5
Finally, a Spiderman movie true to the comics
PostedJuly 10, 2012
GTForce
Age:35 to 44
Gender:Male
Goes to the movies:monthly
Dialogue
4/ 5
Special Effects
5/ 5
Art Direction
4/ 5
Acting
4/ 5
Story
5/ 5
Camerawork
5/ 5
Also, Andrew Garfield much better fits the character portrayed in the comics than Tobey Maguire.
Great movie and much better than the spider man movies directed by Sam Raimi. Introduced a lot of things we have not yet seen in a spider man movie such a spider mans past and a never before seen villain in the lizard. I wish they had explained a little more about spider mans parents in the movie but they still have 2 more movies to introduce new back story. The lizard was great to see on screen and I love how they went with his more human side in that he was able to still think about science even while he was transformed. The kid that played spider man did a great job and I like how this movie was more true to the comic books. Look for at least a small cameo in future movies from the green goblin but I think seein either the rhino or leaven on screen would be awesome!! All in all this was a great movie
Pros well paced, great story, great actors
Yes, I recommend this movie.
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Review 15 for (Unknown)
Overall rating
5/ 5
Best Spiderman thus far
PostedJuly 8, 2012
21stchi
from Breaux Bridge, LA 70517, USA
Age:45 to 54
Gender:Male
Goes to the movies:monthly
Dialogue
5/ 5
Special Effects
5/ 5
Art Direction
5/ 5
Acting
5/ 5
Story
5/ 5
Camerawork
5/ 5
Great story line and superb special effects! Andrew Garfield delivers
Pros great story
Yes, I recommend this movie.
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Review 16 for (Unknown)
Overall rating
5/ 5
The Amazing Spider-Man in IMAX 3D
PostedJuly 8, 2012
MrsD333
from Bedford, NH
Age:45 to 54
Gender:Female
Goes to the movies:once every few months
Dialogue
5/ 5
Special Effects
5/ 5
Art Direction
5/ 5
Acting
5/ 5
Story
4/ 5
Camerawork
5/ 5
This was the best movie I have seen in many years and I am a frequent movie goer. Andrew Garfield (Peter Parker) was amazing and made the movie. This kid has real star power. I expect to see big things from him in the future. This movie is a must see!
Pros well paced
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Review 17 for (Unknown)
Overall rating
5/ 5
best spider-man yet
PostedJuly 7, 2012
donald7512
from Hutchinson, KS, USA
Age:35 to 44
Gender:Male
Goes to the movies:monthly
Dialogue
5/ 5
Special Effects
5/ 5
Art Direction
5/ 5
Acting
5/ 5
Story
5/ 5
Camerawork
5/ 5
Watched movie in IMAX 3D and cannot wait until the sequel. Andrew Garfield and Emma Stone were awesome. My son wants to see it again already.
Pros well paced, great story, great actors
Cons too short
Yes, I recommend this movie.
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Review 18 for (Unknown)
Overall rating
5/ 5
Spider Man Amazed
PostedJuly 7, 2012
SFRFragem
from GA
Age:25 to 34
Goes to the movies:once every few months
Dialogue
5/ 5
Special Effects
5/ 5
Art Direction
5/ 5
Acting
4/ 5
Story
5/ 5
Camerawork
5/ 5
I enjoyed this movie more than Avengers. I felt more emotionally attached to the characters and the story. From start to end not one time did it feel like it was slow or dragging on. Best Spider Man by far! Well worth the money spent. My eight year old boy loved it as well.
Here is how I sum up "The Amazing Spiderman", It's a Marvel Comic Reboot with a new cast, new better costumes and a whole new set of Father issues all done very nicely in 3D!! This installment takes you back to the very beginning when Peter Parker (Andrew Garfield) was a little boy. He's abandoned by his parents, raised by his aunt and uncle. Fast forward to the teen years, Peter tries to sort out who he is and where he really belongs. He has a crush on Gwen Stacy (Emma Stone) who is one of his classmates.
While in the basement, Peter accidentally finds a brief case that belonged to his Father. Finding this brief case fuels an all out quest to find out why his parents abandoned him.
Gwen works after school as a tour guide at a Science Research Laboratory (Oscorp). Peter sneaks in on one of Gwen's tours. During the tour at Oscorp Peter meets the head researcher Dr. Curt Conners (Rhys Ifans). This meeting only fuels Peters determination. Peter leaves the tour and follows one of the scientist and sneaks into one of the research labs, while his is in the lab he accidentally touches something he shouldn't have and he is bitten by one of the many Spiders that is being used in the lab for experiments. The story unfolds from there... Lots of action, cool special effects, suspenseful and intriguing. This movie was shot totally in 3D and they did a good job. I found myself ducking and dodging in my theater seat. This installment is better then the previous two, it's a lot more fun and entertaining. Andrew Garfield is a fresh face and gives you a fresh take on a beloved Marvel's Comic Super Hero.
A Must See in IMAX 3D!!!
Pros well paced, great actors
Yes, I recommend this movie.
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Review 20 for (Unknown)
Overall rating
1/ 5
dissapointed!
PostedJuly 5, 2012
volksville2
from Hawthorne, CA, USA
Age:35 to 44
Gender:Male
Goes to the movies:monthly
Dialogue
1/ 5
Special Effects
5/ 5
Art Direction
1/ 5
Acting
1/ 5
Story
1/ 5
Camerawork
5/ 5
acting was very poor. (sally field) we know the story(waste of time) not enough action.