Rated PG-13 for comic book violence
Starring: Andrew Garfield, Emma Stone, Jamie Foxx,
Directed by Marc Webb
The Story:
Peter (Garfield) and Gwen (Stone) graduate and are ready to move on in the world. But things between the two keep getting complicated, especially as Peter digs deeper into the mystery of what happened to his parents. Before the movie is over, secrets will be revealed and the stage is set for the biggest battle Peter has ever faced.
In 2012, I reviewed the reboot of the Spider-Man franchise: Amazing Spider-Man So impressed, it would wind up being the second-best superhero released that year, and # 2 on my Top 10 List of the movies of 2012.
Fast forward to 2014, and poor Spidey...
He's currently the 2nd best superhero movie of the year, behind Captain America: The Winter Soldier.
Worse still, there's several more superhero movies on the horizon!
Bad news for Spidey...
Good news for comic book movie fans!
:)
So, if like me, you enjoyed the first Amazing Spider-Man, you're going to enjoy this sequel.
If you didn't, then I can't think there's any reason you'll want to see the sequel. I mean, what movie fan goes back to watch sequels to movies they didn't really care for?
Myself excepted, of course. ;)
The main criticism I've read/seen on the latest installment: "There's too many characters (I'm assuming bad guys) in this one".
My response...
Uh, no.
This plays out just like the comics. We cut to different characters, different sub plots as the main story chugs forward to conclusion. In comics, especially Spidey, he's enjoyed possibly the greatest gallery of supporting characters and villains of any franchise. If you would argue Batman, that's about the only other franchise with the depth and greatness that I would concede on this matter.
This sequel reaches several logical conclusions in the continuing story in the life of Peter Parker.
It also sets up the inevitable sequel(s), to include the Sinister Six movie that is being mentioned around the web.
I can honestly say that my least favorite part of the film was the lack of Electro's costume. I was a fan of the green and gold original.
Andrew Garfield continues to impress as Peter/Spidey. Emma Stone is simply wonderful as Gwen Stacey. Their chemistry is amazing.
The effects are outstanding.
However, unlike Marvel Cinematic Universe offerings, you don't need to stick all the way through the credits.
Once you see the oddly placed X-Men clip... feel free to go.
Final Grade: B+
Rewatchability/Purchase Factor: I'll be buying this one for Christmas and enjoying it with the family.
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