Friday, August 22, 2014

Amazing Spiderman 2

Actors:  Andrew Garfield, Emma Stone, Jamie Foxx, Dane DeHaan, Campbell Scott, Embeth Davidtz, Colm Feore, Paul Giamatti, Sally Field
Rating:  9 out of 10,  I really enjoyed the first movie after approaching it wondering why it was needed so soon after the Toby Maguire efforts.  This second one is even better than the excellent first and getting more into the price paid by Spidy and his friends.  Spidy engages in the mid-battle banter which is more in line with his comic book personae.  This kid Garfield can really act and Emma Stone is a lot of fun in whatever she chooses to do.  There’s obvious chemistry between the two but the scenes with Jaime Foxx make the movie.  It’s great that blockbuster summer movie doesn’t forget to include compelling stories and actual acting to go along with the special effects (although those were typically Marvel awesome).  Rare for a sequel to outdo its predecessor but here’s a case.  I’m not a student of the comic book mythology so I’m immune to the Gwen Stacey departure issues.  A fun ride.

MVP:  Emma Stone as the Gwen, the best thing about the movie. 

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