I like The Amazing Spider-Man. I even think it's better than the 2002 original (which I also really like). What I can't wrap my head around is all the hate for The Amazing Spider-Man. Some of you don't like any of the Spider-Man movies, I call that weird but that's my opinion. Some prefer the original, some prefer the reboot. Is it because that it's too soon for a reboot? I don't know what the reasons are and I won't say that The Amazing Spider-Man is perfect, it does have flaws and dumb moments. Those moments are to show off maybe reflexes or strength and precision. Either way, here I will name reasons why The Amazing Spider-Man deserves forgiveness.
Cast
Even if certain things aren't fully developed, things like the relationship between Gwen and Peter which BattlinMurdock has so kindly pointed out as one of the problems with the movie for him. The cast give it more depth. We will use the relationship between Gwen and Peter as an example, again. Andrew Garfield and Emma Stone have great chemistry and it's like watching fireworks on the screen. Their chemistry and acting abilities give it depth to where you are able to forgive the lack of development in the writing. To be honest, I never did see any chemistry between Tobey and Kristen.
Sub-Plot
It wasn't anything new to the superhero genre but, it did make The Amazing Spider-Man that much more interesting. Instead of rehashing what was done in 2002, they went into different territory and adding the subplot of a manhunt between Spider-Man and the NYPD made the movie engaging and interesting.
Uncle Ben's Killer
I am going to catch a lot of flack but, did you honestly want to see the same thing over again? I didn't. The idea of Uncle Ben's killer still out there is not only refreshing but it gives Peter an extra incentive. Yes, he has learned about responsibility and he knows he is now the protector of New York. He made a mistake and paid a huge price for it. Now, he isn't going to make the same mistake. Instead of catching Uncle Ben's killer, he is going to protect New York and not make the same mistake as before.
Spidey vs. The Lizard
Spider-Man vs. The Lizard in the high school (in my opinion) is the best fight in a comicbook movie. The Amazing Spider-Man might not have as much fights against the antagonist as the original but, there is no denying that if anything, his fights against The Lizard was fun to watch.
Quality over Quantity
It spends more time with the characters. For a lot of people, this is just Sony taking their good 'ol time with the origin story. While yes, this is an origin story. But, this is also a character movie. Not the typical summer blockbuster. The Amazing Spider-Man takes it's time with the characters to develop them so we can grow to care for them and even care for them more in sequels. While, I feel they rushed it a little bit in the original and therefore I never felt the impact in Spider-Man 2 that most people feel (again, I like the original trilogy). Therefore, I prefer The Amazing Spider-Man over the other Spidey flicks.
A little closer to home
From web shooters to Peter's first true love. The Amazing Spider-Man may have taken more inspiration from the ultimates, it still stays close to the original comics as well. Gwen is Peter's first true love, the look of the villain (Haters gonna hate) and also the web shooters. The original Spider-Man didn't have any of it. Hell, we even got the wise cracking Spider-Man. I just think The Amazing Spider-Man was closer to home than the other movies.
Final Statement: The Amazing Spider-Man is flawed. Dropping plots and leading into a sequel as the origin held the movie down. It isn't without it's strengths and I think these strengths need to be appreciated more without comparison to truly enjoy the movie for what it is. An entertaining movie. Developed characters, a strong and entertaining villain, good supporting cast, sub plot and a little closer to home help make The Amazing Spider-Man better than it's predecessors in my opinion.
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