Monday, December 30, 2013

The Amazing Spider-Man

The Amazing Spider-ManThe gist: a young Peter Parker is raised by his uncle and aunt after his parents have to flee in a hurry.  As a teenager, he finds some documents left behind by his dad that hold the key to some important scientific research.  While investigating this research he gets bitten by a genetically engineered spider that confers to him supernatural powers.  He starts using these powers as a masked vigilante known as Spider-Man who will have to face down both common and supernatural enemies.

This is Andrew Garfield's first outing in the titular role and he certainly impresses and charms with his good looks and acting skills.  Emma Stone as our hero's love interest is well cast as well, vulnerable and strong in equal parts.

It was interesting to see the detours the script takes from Spider-Man's classic tale by disclosing Peter Parker's real identity to his love interest, her father, and his aunt so early in this first chapter of the comic's reboot.

The Bottom Line: the reboot gamble certainly pays off and we're treated to a new take on the web slinging superhero that enthralls and scares with impressive claustrophobic sequences.  Awesome visual effects.

Grade: 7

3 comments:

From the Woods to the Wild Unknown said...

Absolutely agree. I thought this was better than the Tobey Maguire version bc it's darker and less cartoony in certain ways. of course, having martin sheen in it makes it better too

From the Woods to the Wild Unknown said...

BTW this is a really great blog... is there a way I can follow? I dont see a link

Massimo said...

Hi, yes, Sheen is a great actor, and Sally Field is excellent as always.

Following your suggestion, I've added a way to follow the blog. Thank you and I'll make sure to check yours out too!