Best Spider-Man movie!

Rating: 9/10 (20 April 2014)

I grew up reading the spiderman comics, and watching the animated TV show. When the Toby McGuire movies came out, I enjoyed them, but there is much room for improvement.
When the Amazing Spider-Man came out, I saw it in the cinema, and was, once again, impressed, but a little underwhelmed.
The Amazing Spider-Man 2 hands down wins the title of the Best Spiderman movie ever made, in my books. It combines great visuals with the classic personality of the Spider-man in the comics, where the older films made him seem too serious and dramatic. It captures the excitement of the Animated Series, and makes many references to other Spider-Man plots, such as Felicia Hardy, Smythe, The Vulture, Doc Oc, and many more. This really appealed to my inner fanboy.
The plot is well constructed and interesting. Rather than focusing on a single linear story about Spidey fighting a villain, this movie is about WHO Spider-Man is, and what he stands for. It explores his personality well, aided by some very emotional and well-delivered scenes throughout.
I highly recommend this movie.