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Film: The Amazing Spider-man
The Pitch: Superhero with tortured soul fights for love and for what’s right and saves New York from a super-human lizard in the process!
Plot Summary: The Amazing Spider-Man revisits Peter Parker's origin story, but this time opens with the child Peter and his parents, who, after a break-in at their house endangering Dad's scientific secrets, rush Peter over to Uncle Ben and Aunt May's house for safekeeping. Peter Parker has always had a lot on his plate. Orphaned at a young age due to a tragic car accident, Peter has been looked after by his quirky yet stern Aunt and Uncle (Sally Field and Martin Sheen). Richard Parker, Peter's father, worked as a struggling scientist studying inter-species DNA splicing. After his passing, his work was continued by the slightly suspicious Dr. Curt Connors, played by Rhys Ifans. Connors, having only one arm, is fascinated with a lizard's ability to re-grow body parts. One night, a curious Parker sneaks into Connors’ laboratory, where spiders are being experimented on. The rest is as superhero cliché as it gets.
What Shines: Move over, McGuire, there’s a new Spider-Man in town. This time around, he is sporting a skateboard, an infectious high school romance, and a generosity that saves thousands. Andrew Garfield and Emma Stone are entirely believable as high school seniors and as a couple!The Pitch: Superhero with tortured soul fights for love and for what’s right and saves New York from a super-human lizard in the process!
Plot Summary: The Amazing Spider-Man revisits Peter Parker's origin story, but this time opens with the child Peter and his parents, who, after a break-in at their house endangering Dad's scientific secrets, rush Peter over to Uncle Ben and Aunt May's house for safekeeping. Peter Parker has always had a lot on his plate. Orphaned at a young age due to a tragic car accident, Peter has been looked after by his quirky yet stern Aunt and Uncle (Sally Field and Martin Sheen). Richard Parker, Peter's father, worked as a struggling scientist studying inter-species DNA splicing. After his passing, his work was continued by the slightly suspicious Dr. Curt Connors, played by Rhys Ifans. Connors, having only one arm, is fascinated with a lizard's ability to re-grow body parts. One night, a curious Parker sneaks into Connors’ laboratory, where spiders are being experimented on. The rest is as superhero cliché as it gets.
What Sucks: Bit of a bum-number, runs a little long.
Summary: this reboot is more centred on 'human relations' than the special effects that dominated Spider-Man 2002, but make no mistake the FX deliver! It has a good grasp of Stan Lee’s troubled superhero and enough stuff blowing up to keep anyone happy!
Watch For: the Spider-man cam, swinging from building to building, very cool! Stan Lee’s fondness for alliteration is present, Curt Connors, Peter Parker, etc. PLUS the funniest Stan Lee cameo yet!
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