Starkasm Reviews THE AMAZING SPIDER-MAN 2: RISE OF ELECTRO

So far, The Amazing Spider-Man 2 has had mixed reactions from critics and fans alike. Some reviewers praise the film while others compare it to the unspeakable CBMs (looking at you Josh Wilding). 
I feel it is necessary to say that I enjoyed the first film. I did have my grievances but overall I found the film quite satisfying. But on to this film..

• Andrew Garfield and Emma Stone. One of the reasons I really enjoyed the first film was the chemistry between Peter and Gwen. Their relationship is pure and organic which gets the audience invested. In this film their relationship is tested, as we see Peter struggle with his promise to Captain Stacy as well as his own desires. I, personally wasn't a fan of the wording they choose to convey that message at the end of TASM so I was glad they had taken it a little more seriously in this outing.
• Spider-Man. Another reason I enjoyed TASM was that it was the first time I felt like I was watching the Spidey I know and love from the comics. He was funny. Spidey's antics in this film were even better, and even funnier than the first with lots of memorable one liners. We also got the best suit we've seen on screen yet. The pictures looked awesome but seeing it in motion was on another level. The web swinging has also gotten better with Spidey becoming much more acrobatic than in previous films.
•  Electro. Now, this may cause a bit of controversy but I actually enjoyed Jamie Foxx's Max Dillon/Electro. The reason I think some people do not resonate with his character is because they have never felt invisible to a degree or known someone who has. I sympathised with him and never questioned his motives. He also looked badass. He wasn't the best nor the worst villain we have received, but some of the hate seems excessive.
• The Inevitable End. Knowing what was inevitably going to happen, I had my doubts that Mark Webb was going to be able to get this scene right as it is such a pivotal moment in Spider-Man history. I don't think there was a dry eye in the entire cinema. Garfield really shone with this scene, demanding more emotion than Uncle Ben and Captain Stacy's death scenes. The final 15 minutes were incredibly moving and were worth the admission price alone.

• Green Goblin. Dane DeHaan nailed the rich, bratty Harry Osborn. His Green Goblin however doesn't get much time to shine. 
• Sony's Marketing. I stopped watching the new footage after the last trailer as I felt like I was seeing too much and I wasn't wrong. I feel they peaked too early and the film suffers because of it. While still breathtaking, they sometimes showed the majority of the scene in the trailers which really bugged me.
• A Very Busy Script. It didn't bother me much, but there is maybe one too many sub plots. It can feel a little busy at times but they all serve a prupose.
• That Random Ass X-Men Teaser. I stayed after the credits because I did not know if there was going to be an extra scene or not. The music stopped, I leant in and slumped back realising it wasn't a Spider-Man post credits scene but an X-Men: Days of Future Past teaser. The scene sucked to make matters worse. Good one, Fox.
• The Score. Danny Elfman still has the best Spidey score to date. While my opinion on Hans Zimmer's score improved after seeing the film, it still wasn't as good as you would expect. Although the main theme is catchy and I found myself humming it on the drive home.