Alright this might be biased but I really love this movie. I know its the universally disliked one and probably the lowest rated of any Spider-Man movie but I just love it.
Not saying it is without flaw because there sure are a lot of them really. First of all I'm not a fan of the casting of the villains, it just doesn't work for me at all. Which is weird because these were all comic accurate, certainly more accurate than the Sam Raimi villains but the casting doesn't work for me. I guess I might be too attached to the James Franco Harry. DeHaan as Goblin/Hary was the weakest part of the film for me, so much so that had it been completely removed I would've loved it even more and rated it much higher too. It was poorly acted and didn't transition well on the big screen. Jamie Foxx as Electro was certainly more bearable but nothing to write home about. The script is still a letdown and it is messy at times even tho plot progression is not too bad.
That is where the negatives end for me and as you guessed it the positives far outshine the negatives. This movie has my favorite score in a Spider-Man movie so far. That Electro theme and the battle music is hands down my favorite piece of audio in any Spider-Man property. The whole movie feels like a videogame and that is a good thing here. It does come off understandably cheesy but it really helps with making Spider-Man be at his best. The powerplant synthesizer battle is also something that tickles the nerd bone. It is an inferior movie in almost every aspect but it is a very good Spider-Man movie. It encapsulates everything we associate with Spider-Man.
The fight scenes were as good as ever altho messy at times. But what makes this movie stand up is the amount of iconic moments, something the first movie seriously lacked. One of the most iconic event in Spider-Man canon with excellent gut punch and visceral acting that is often not seen in superhero movies. Excellent chemistry between Andrew and Emma is still the cornerstone of the Marc Webb series. It is also the most comic accurate Spider-Man movie so far even tho it didn't do the movie any favor.
Its honestly everything Peter Parker is, all complex emotions presented in movie runtime. This movie gets Spider-Man absolutely right, it understands the character. The opening and closing scene are the perfect representation of Spider-Man as a character. If the last movie was for the comic fans this one is for the videogame fans for sure. I'm a fan of both so worked great for me. There are several moments that I wish were cut from the movie and characters axed altogether, then comes scene where my face glows up because I can see the directors understanding and love for the character. Fan of Tobey Maguire Spider-Man are going to have a hard time with it no doubt but if you're a fan of Spider-Man in all forms and media then you're going to love this despite its glaring issues
RATING: 8.5/10.
Not saying it is without flaw because there sure are a lot of them really. First of all I'm not a fan of the casting of the villains, it just doesn't work for me at all. Which is weird because these were all comic accurate, certainly more accurate than the Sam Raimi villains but the casting doesn't work for me. I guess I might be too attached to the James Franco Harry. DeHaan as Goblin/Hary was the weakest part of the film for me, so much so that had it been completely removed I would've loved it even more and rated it much higher too. It was poorly acted and didn't transition well on the big screen. Jamie Foxx as Electro was certainly more bearable but nothing to write home about. The script is still a letdown and it is messy at times even tho plot progression is not too bad.
That is where the negatives end for me and as you guessed it the positives far outshine the negatives. This movie has my favorite score in a Spider-Man movie so far. That Electro theme and the battle music is hands down my favorite piece of audio in any Spider-Man property. The whole movie feels like a videogame and that is a good thing here. It does come off understandably cheesy but it really helps with making Spider-Man be at his best. The powerplant synthesizer battle is also something that tickles the nerd bone. It is an inferior movie in almost every aspect but it is a very good Spider-Man movie. It encapsulates everything we associate with Spider-Man.
The fight scenes were as good as ever altho messy at times. But what makes this movie stand up is the amount of iconic moments, something the first movie seriously lacked. One of the most iconic event in Spider-Man canon with excellent gut punch and visceral acting that is often not seen in superhero movies. Excellent chemistry between Andrew and Emma is still the cornerstone of the Marc Webb series. It is also the most comic accurate Spider-Man movie so far even tho it didn't do the movie any favor.
Its honestly everything Peter Parker is, all complex emotions presented in movie runtime. This movie gets Spider-Man absolutely right, it understands the character. The opening and closing scene are the perfect representation of Spider-Man as a character. If the last movie was for the comic fans this one is for the videogame fans for sure. I'm a fan of both so worked great for me. There are several moments that I wish were cut from the movie and characters axed altogether, then comes scene where my face glows up because I can see the directors understanding and love for the character. Fan of Tobey Maguire Spider-Man are going to have a hard time with it no doubt but if you're a fan of Spider-Man in all forms and media then you're going to love this despite its glaring issues
RATING: 8.5/10.