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So I thought i'd join the many others who have movie review threads, it looks fun and I'd love to share my thoughts on certain films. I was considering starting off with The Dark Knight Rises, but instead, I think I might go with Amazing Spider-Man.
When I first heard they were rebooting Spider-Man, my thoughts were mostly negative. As a child I grew up with Sam Raimi's films and I didn't mind Spider-Man 3. But here we are with the Spider-Man reboot...And it isn't too amazing.
The films tagline is 'The Untold Story' and right from the start you can tell that this is the same story with only a few minor adjustments, and the movie knows this. As a matter of fact the movie begins to tweak and rush familiar and iconic scenes to the point that it is almost awkward and uncomfortable to watch (the 'new' Uncle Ben power speech and his ultimate demise is the most noticeable). I have heard nothing but good stuff about Andrew Garfield as Peter Parker, but to me he is less traditional Peter Parker and more generic teenage Peter Parker, to the point in which he is rude to almost every adult that crosses his path.
Though the film has plenty to like also. Emma Stone is great as Gwen Stacy and Rhys Ifans as Curt Connors is fantastic, even if his screen time is maybe 20 minutes tops and his CGI stub is distracting. The film is pushed up by it's occasional extraordinary scenes (such as when Peter is in the sewer with his giant web) and great cinematography.
Overall however the film is unnecessary and is probably my least favourite of the Spider-Man film adaptions. Andrew Garfield manages to become somewhat likeable by the end of the film and the finale is impressive if not 'amazing' (cough, cough). The Amazing Spider-Man is definitely worth a rent at least, though don't be in a rush to see it.
When I first heard they were rebooting Spider-Man, my thoughts were mostly negative. As a child I grew up with Sam Raimi's films and I didn't mind Spider-Man 3. But here we are with the Spider-Man reboot...And it isn't too amazing.
The films tagline is 'The Untold Story' and right from the start you can tell that this is the same story with only a few minor adjustments, and the movie knows this. As a matter of fact the movie begins to tweak and rush familiar and iconic scenes to the point that it is almost awkward and uncomfortable to watch (the 'new' Uncle Ben power speech and his ultimate demise is the most noticeable). I have heard nothing but good stuff about Andrew Garfield as Peter Parker, but to me he is less traditional Peter Parker and more generic teenage Peter Parker, to the point in which he is rude to almost every adult that crosses his path.
Though the film has plenty to like also. Emma Stone is great as Gwen Stacy and Rhys Ifans as Curt Connors is fantastic, even if his screen time is maybe 20 minutes tops and his CGI stub is distracting. The film is pushed up by it's occasional extraordinary scenes (such as when Peter is in the sewer with his giant web) and great cinematography.
Overall however the film is unnecessary and is probably my least favourite of the Spider-Man film adaptions. Andrew Garfield manages to become somewhat likeable by the end of the film and the finale is impressive if not 'amazing' (cough, cough). The Amazing Spider-Man is definitely worth a rent at least, though don't be in a rush to see it.