Better than expected...

Rating: 8/10 (5 May 2014)

Over the past 12 years, there has been 5 movies where our friendly- neighborhood web-slinger has been brought to life to share his story with us. After hearing that there would be no "Spider-Man 4" with Tobey Maguire reprising his role as Peter Parker/Spider-Man for the (would be) sequel to Spider-Man 3, I was pretty upset. But, once I was informed that there would be no sequel to the trilogy, but a reboot, I was even more upset. I grew up on "the original Spider-Man" and I was not quite sure. Being a fan of comics though, especially Spidey, I knew that the previous trilogy didn't exactly go along well with what most of us viewers knew. Then when I heard that the new reboot was going to go along with the storyline of the comics, I was stoked.
The Amazing Spider-Man (2012), in my opinion, was exactly what needed to happen in order for this franchise to be successful. The actors, characters, music, even the high-intensive CGI that was used by Director Marc Webb and his crew was outstanding. I couldn't have been more excited for a sequel in my life. And when I saw The Amazing Spider-Man 2 (2014) the night it was released, I was in awe. The way the writers and Webb portrayed Peter in this was great. It truly showed how he was still a teenage kid, who hasn't exactly grown up to his full potential yet, trying to find his way out of a "complicated" relationship with Gwen, lies from his Aunt May, and still trying to be the "hero" of the city. Everything in this movie was great, especially Emma Stone. Her and Andrew's relationship (on and off-screen) is fantastic. Also, the music was very well put together, especially in the high-intensity fight scenes between Spidey and Electro. Not to forget the romantic songs that took place as well.
And of course, the ending. From the first 20 minutes into the movie, I knew something was going to happen to Gwen. And, sadly, it did. I never get too emotional in movies, but for some odd reason, this got to me. Maybe it was the growing love for another that set this up. Which, I'm pretty sure it was. This will surely show how Peter adapt in becoming the true hero we know and love, and possibly seeing a certain someone in the near future...(MJ).
Overall, the movie was well put together. Nothing special, but definitely a must-see. And please, ignore all the negative reviews, because I have no idea what they were watching while this great Spidey movie was being played.