A very successful reboot sequel

Rating: 8/10 (6 May 2014)

The Amazing Spider-Man has become a successful sequel of Marvel's Spider-Man reboot.
Even though it continues the legacy of the previous movie that follows the original story from the comics, director Marc Webb still makes some necessary deviations. He said, "There are times where we feel obligated to follow the source material, and there are times where we feel the need to deviate from it."
However, personally this thing doesn't really bother me. Spider-Man's costume, especially the eyes, is made more similarly to the original comic costume, unlike the other Spider-Man movies.
I really like the villains that are made using combinations of Marvel Comics universe and Ultimate Marvel universe. Electro appears with the background story as in Marvel Comics, but with costume from Ultimate Marvel. Green Goblin is also a mutant as in Ultimate Marvel, even though still keeps his glider from Marvel Comics. Rhino also appears at the end with background story as in Marvel Comics, but without superpowers, rather wearing some kind of iron suit from Ultimate Marvel.
As the biggest film production ever made in New York City, this movie entertains viewers with cool metro cityscapes, supported by good visual effects.
I also like the cinematography, which made me feel the sensation of falling free from such heights when Spidey swings between skyscrapers, that is the sensation of having butterflies in my stomach.
Dub step music that plays during Electro scenes is quite enjoyable too.
I certainly like Andrew Garfield more, because he can portray Spider-Man's playful and naughty characteristics, unlike Tobey Maguire's nerd, crybaby, and stupid persona. And of course Emma Stone's superb acting, even as Gwen Stacy, she can create a likable chemistry in their romance, one that can touch your heart, unlike that between Peter and MJ in previous Spider-Man trilogy, which honestly get on my nerves.
The appearance of three villains in this movie does not feel too heavy or too rushed. I know that Electro is the main villain, that Spidey's fight with the Green Goblin is very short. But in fact, there are some scenes that are cut to be able to make it for PG-13 rating. Very different with Spider-Man 3 which also features three villains, but the movie feels too fast and forced.
Highly recommended!