So next year a film called the Amazing Spider-man will be released. Many people are curious about the film, others think it either will do well or not. Here are my thoughts on what might allow it to do well, might not, & some ideas for future films in the series.
PROS:
1) Influenced from older & modern Spider-man comics: It's seems known that they're borrowing from the classic Amazing Spider-man comics (appearance of Lizard in looks & introduction) and modern (more slimmer, genetically altered spider). This allows the viewer if only accustomed to the older or newer Spider-man comics to enjoy the film's faithfulness/introduce them to other Spider-man comics and also to new viewers because they now will be able to pick up a comic and somewhat understand it.
2) He's in high school and a teenager: The reasons this could help the film is most of Spider-man's popular events seems to take place while he's in high school, which is why I think it's commonly revisited in other media. Also having him be a high school student can allow the viewer to relate with Spider-man as many people are/were high school students and balance(d) school with extracurricular activities. Lastly, still being a teen can help attract younger and older audiences alike as adults may like how the film shows he's learning responsibility while the kid may like the idea he could be that/idol (kind of).
3) It's being released later: This gives a huge advantage to Amazing Spider-man as many great superhero films have been released giving writers, directors, producers, etc. knowledge on what things work or don't work in a superhero film. This also can greatly help as a trilogy of Spider-man films were already made, giving many ideas that could be utilized in Amazing Spider-man that viewers would like.
4) Darker Tone: This can be a pro due to the fact that Spider-man actually isn't that light of a hero when you look at his history. Yes, he's comical but many tragic events have/will happened which will shape him. Don't forget Peter Parker was seen in high school as a weird, nerdy, outcast in the comics plus the fact he constantly got bullied by Flash Thompson. These factors should not create a emotionally weak character or "every-thing's happy" character.
5) Web Shooters: The reason this can help the film is because when Peter magically had web shooters in his wrist it caused confusion and possibly over-analysis on the character. Having Peter create web shooters does two things for the viewer. First, it gives a understandable reason for web coming out of his wrist and not butt. Secondly, it shows the viewer that Peter Parker is smart and gifted in at least technology (something I feel the original Spider-man films didn't really show).
CONS:
1) 1st. Person POV: I've read from numerous sources that first person will be used for web swinging, which I don't think will work out that great & here's why. The reason is because part of what makes Spider-man "amazing, sensational, spectacular, etc." is watching him use his acrobatics while swinging throughout the city, also seeing this as he would could give the viewer much nausea and/or dizziness taking away enjoyment of the film.
2) Too Soon?: It's really personal opinion.
FUTURE IDEAS FOR SEQUELS:
1) Continuation: A much loved feature in a film series is the ability to have occurrences from past movies expand or carry on to the next one(s). For example, Kraven the Hunter watching throughout the films secretely so that he may formulate a plan or trap for Spider-man or Norman Osborn creating supervillians throughout the series as a result of failed formula testing (possibly another attempt at super soldier serum?). Basically, Peter should use whatever happens between him and the lizard as a reference for future superhuman conflicts and actions in Amazing Spider-man should carry on to the sequel.
2) Use critically acclaimed story arcs for inspiration: Nolan's Batman films are great examples as Batman Begins and The Dark Knight both took inspiration from The Man Who Falls, Batman: Year One & Batman: The Long Halloween, possibly Batman: The Killing Joke. Also The Dark Knight Rises seems like it will take a good amount of content from Batman: Knightfall. So overall to make a great movie you needs a great foundation.
3) If Symbiote/Black Suit again, make it last: One problem I had with Spider-man 3 was how short a duration he wore the black suit, even though I did like how it looked, when in comics he wore it for 4 years (real time), which makes me feel that he should wear it for at least a whole film and then take it off into the next film before it's climax, this could also give a excuse for a lesson in confidence to younger viewers via Spider-man overcoming the "big challenge" without any power boost.
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