The Amazing Spider-Man (reboot)

[BigRedRage]

Captain america is rather skinny

 

[Pariah]

I'm still cheesed off that they're doing another origin story.

 

[Covert Rain]

So at this point, which looks better based on trailers alone, the Avengers or Spidey?

My man-love for Whedon wants me to say Avengers, but that Spider-man trailer was really solid.

No question. Avengers. The trailer doesn't look bad but a reboot was so unnecessary it pisses me off.

 

[crisper57]

The more I see it, the more I hate the new Spidey costume. They eyes are just weird. And the gloves look like they belong in the 2099 version.

Movie comes out tomorrow. So far, mixed reviews.

 

[Chaplin]

I read that it's almost a complete remake of the first movie. Just with subtle substitutions.

 

[crisper57]

I read that it's almost a complete remake of the first movie. Just with subtle substitutions.

Watching the Dark Knight, a studio exec had a brilliant idea. "The first Spider-man wasn't dark or edgy. Let's just make it do that!"

And so, a movie franchise was saved and a Spider-Man/Avengers crossover was averted.

 

[Gaddabout]

I read that it's almost a complete remake of the first movie. Just with subtle substitutions.

All this so they could have an edgy Spiderman in the Avengers movie. It's a $230 million producer note to the Avengers.

Bravo, Hollywood. Bravo.

 

[Pariah]

It was good. I still don't see the need for the reboot, but it was a good movie. Garfield did a good job--and he nor the film was all that dark.

Couple of things--

1. There IS an extra scene after the first wave of credits.
2. So far it seems that anyone else can become Spider-Man again. They just have to go get bit by the ROOM FULL OF SPIDERS that bit Parker.
2a. They may be setting up so that Parker was pre-disposed to become spider-man and that only his genetic make-up would react in the way it did.
3. I don't like that the Lizard wasn't a mindless monster. He was still as intelligent as Connors, just amoral.

 

[Pariah]

All this so they could have an edgy Spiderman in the Avengers movie. It's a $230 million producer note to the Avengers.

When does Marvel Studios gets the rights back from Sony? I know that's the plan--to get the FF, Silver Surfer, Spidey, Punisher, etc. all under one roof, but I didn't think it was imminent.

 

[Cheesebeef]

It was good. I still don't see the need for the reboot, but it was a good movie. Garfield did a good job--and he nor the film was all that dark.

Couple of things--

1. There IS an extra scene after the first wave of credits.
2. So far it seems that anyone else can become Spider-Man again. They just have to go get bit by the ROOM FULL OF SPIDERS that bit Parker.
2a. They may be setting up so that Parker was pre-disposed to become spider-man and that only his genetic make-up would react in the way it did.
3. I don't like that the Lizard wasn't a mindless monster. He was still as intelligent as Connors, just amoral.

i thought it was really boring. And I could never get into the whole brooding/Emo Peter Parker.

this movie was as pointless as remakes can possibly be IMO. bland, takes no chances and not nearly as fun.

 

[Pariah]

i thought it was really boring. And I could never get into the whole brooding/Emo Peter Parker.

I just didn't get that he was any more or less brooding than a typical teenager. I think it was played pretty true to character.

I totally agree that a reboot wasn't necessary. If you don't know why spider-man is spider-man by now, just ask someone. Anyone. They'll be able to tell you. If every 4th superhero movie is a reboot, I'll ... aw, who am I kidding? I'll probably still go.

 

[Stout]

I had a friend tell me that it was about an hour of him not even being spiderman yet, and the rest was pretty worthless anyway. I already didn't think I was going to see it, and his report bears this out. He was upset that he saw that instead of Ted, and I told him how funny it was

 

[Brian in Mesa]

The Amazing Spider-Man

Release Date: July 3, 2012 (3D/2D theaters and IMAX 3D)
Studio: Columbia Pictures (Sony)
Director: Marc Webb
Screenwriter: James Vanderbilt
Genre: Action, Adventure
MPAA Rating: PG-13 (for sequences of action and violence)
Website: TheAmazingSpiderMan.com

Starring: Andrew Garfield, Emma Stone, Rhys Ifans, Denis Leary, Campbell Scott, Irrfan Khan, Martin Sheen, Sally Field

Plot Summary: One of the world's most popular characters is back on the big screen as a new chapter in the Spider-Man legacy is revealed in "The Amazing Spider-Man." Focusing on an untold story that tells a different side of the Peter Parker story, the new film stars Andrew Garfield, Emma Stone, Rhys Ifans, Denis Leary, Campbell Scott, Irrfan Khan, with Martin Sheen and Sally Field. The film is directed by Marc Webb from a screenplay written by James Vanderbilt, based on the Marvel Comic Book by Stan Lee and Steve Ditko. Laura Ziskin, Avi Arad, and Matt Tolmach are producing the film in association with Marvel Entertainment for Columbia Pictures, which will open in theaters everywhere in 3D on July 3, 2012.

"The Amazing Spider-Man" is the story of Peter Parker (Garfield), an outcast high schooler who was abandoned by his parents as a boy, leaving him to be raised by his Uncle Ben (Sheen) and Aunt May (Field). Like most teenagers, Peter is trying to figure out who he is and how he got to be the person he is today. Peter is also finding his way with his first high school crush, Gwen Stacy (Stone), and together, they struggle with love, commitment, and secrets. As Peter discovers a mysterious briefcase that belonged to his father, he begins a quest to understand his parents' disappearance – leading him directly to Oscorp and the lab of Dr. Curt Connors (Ifans), his father's former partner. As Spider-Man is set on a collision course with Connors' alter-ego, The Lizard, Peter will make life-altering choices to use his powers and shape his destiny to become a hero.

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[NJCardFan]

*some spoilers*

Saw it today. The 3D version. Believe me, don't waste your money on the 3D one as there wasn't much 3D to it except when he was cruising through town. The story was slow but not the slow character building way. It isn't a bad movie mind you but not great in any way.

 

[Brian in Mesa]

Does anyone know when Marvel Studios gets sole ownership of Spider-Man's film rights? ...or the FF, for that matter? It'll be great when they can truly weave the tapestry of the marvel universe in film.

http://comics.cosmicbooknews.com/co...-man-merchandise-rights-sony-keeps-movie-deal

In 2009, Disney purchased Marvel and acquired the rights to Spider-Man; however, all previous movie related deals remained intact.

Later, Disney acquired the rights to Spider-Man merchandise in exchange for Sony keep the filming rights.

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I don't see Sony letting up any time soon. Sounds like two sequels are planned for this rebooted Spidey already.

 

[UncleChris]

I don't know quite what to make of this film. It was good, but not great.

The good: very nice special effects, the Lizard was very cool, movie was well made (heard some Christopher Reeves "Superman music" in this, though).

The bad: Why didn't every single person in the school know Peter is Spiderman, what with the smashed backboards, bent goal posts, and new arse-kicking ability? While the action segments were quite good, everything else was kinda like watching molasses in January.

The awkward: Sally Fields and Martin Sheen really, really didn't work for me. They both seemed very uncomfortable with their roles.


All in all, I enjoyed the more comic book feel of the first spider man movie (for the record, my wife disagrees).

3.5 out of 5 stars

 

[crisper57]

Saw it today. The 3D version. Believe me, don't waste your money on the 3D one as there wasn't much 3D to it except when he was cruising through town. The story was slow but not the slow character building way. It isn't a bad movie mind you but not great in any way.

Agree. At one point, I took off the 3D glasses and couldn't tell the difference. Not worth the extra cash. I did really like this movie more than I thought I would. If nothing else, they brought back the web-shooters, and had some fun with that new element.

 

[RON_IN_OC]

Saw this today and actually really liked it a lot. It was a little long, in spots, but I enjoyed the story and chemistry between Peter and Gwen...much more believable than what went on with Peter and MJ...probably due to the actors being better at their parts more than anything. Garfield made a much better Peter and his wise cracking as Spider-Man seemed to be more in line with what I remember from the comics. Anyway, it wasn't the best ever, but it sure was a worthy effort. And with the extra scene at the end I'm really curious as to where that is leading.

 

[Shane]

I enjoyed it.

 

[PortlandCardFan]

I liked it almost as much as the first. I like the new kid better than Toby and Emma Stone is just to damn cute/hot!

 

[Chris_Sanders]

Just saw this in the dollar and I thought it was really good. Stuck to the comic books better than the first. I would now rank it right behind Spiderman 2, but only cause Alfred Molina was such a great villian.

Spoiler

no idea what was going on at the end. Was that Mephisto or something?

 

[Chris_Sanders]

It was good. I still don't see the need for the reboot, but it was a good movie. Garfield did a good job--and he nor the film was all that dark.

Couple of things--

1. There IS an extra scene after the first wave of credits.
2. So far it seems that anyone else can become Spider-Man again. They just have to go get bit by the ROOM FULL OF SPIDERS that bit Parker.
2a. They may be setting up so that Parker was pre-disposed to become spider-man and that only his genetic make-up would react in the way it did.
3. I don't like that the Lizard wasn't a mindless monster. He was still as intelligent as Connors, just amoral.

Major nerd spoiler here:

Spoiler

During the Infinity Gauntlet it is revealed Spiderman was selected by Eternity and only he could become Spiderman. So basically "Higher power selection". Similar "What If Someone Else Was Bitten By the Spider". In every case everyone else fails or dies and Peter Parker still becomes Spiderman

 

[Cheesebeef]

Just saw this in the dollar and I thought it was really good. Stuck to the comic books better than the first. I would now rank it right behind Spiderman 2, but only cause Alfred Molina was such a great villian.

Spoiler

no idea what was going on at the end. Was that Mephisto or something?

are you serious? it's norman osborne. the entire series is probably geared around that character.

 

[Chris_Sanders]

are you serious? it's norman osborne. the entire series is probably geared around that character.

Sheesh you are terrible without the spoiler tag.

Spoiler

Highly doubt it was Norman Osborn. The person in the cell displayed the ability to appear and disappear, which shows some sort of super powered ability (teleportation, remote projection, super speed, shadow melding).

None of those fall under the Green Goblin. Mysterio does fit if they are going to do a Sinister Six kind of thing.

 

[Pariah]

I think Cheese is right.