Release Date: May 02, 2014
Runtime: 2 hr. 21 min.
Director: Marc Webb
Cast: Andrew Garfield, Emma Stone, Jamie Foxx, Dane DeHaan, Chris Cooper.
Dating back to its inception, romance has always played a key factor in the "Spider-Man" saga, more forthcoming and fundamental than other comic book movies. And with the recent reboot, it has only grown more prominent thanks to the chemistry of its stars, so naturally conveyed by Andrew Garfield and Emma Stone. As every villain needs a hero, every hero needs a love interest – and for Garfield's Peter Parker, that love is Gwen Stacy. In the sequel to "The Amazing Spider-Man," their relationship takes greater precedence, overshadowing any adversaries despite there being plenty. The film's constant struggle of love versus law is a battle of its own amidst the muddled story line. Combining romance, friendship, father issues, and an unsolicited vendetta, it's a barrage to conceive in the given amount of time. Jamie Foxx as Electro seems marginally wasted, as he's hastily introduced with a half-baked motive. The same can be said for the sudden return of Harry Osborn, played by Dane DeHaan who has, on the upside, been persistently surprising. It's enough to keep the web-slinger busy, let alone cultivate a continuity, for the impending spin-offs which are to include the "Sinister Six." Regardless, the sequel is visually immersing in all its vibrancy; the Spidey-view as equally exhilarating, if not, better than before. This especially pays off during Spider-Man's confrontation with Electro, as they duke it out with style in an acrobatic frenzy. In the end, a decisive moment is worth the admission ticket alone, as it differentiates for the first time from Sam Raimi's iterations. Seeing as Garfield is locked in for at least one more sequel, it's safe to say his wise-cracking days are yet to be behind him.
Rating: 3 stars
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