An absolutely flawless film that is, far better than its predecessor. The best Spidey movie, yet!

Rating: 10/10 (1 May 2014)

The Amazing Spider-Man 2 continues with the story of Spider-Man/Peter Parker(Andrew Garfield). After the events of the first film, Peter Parker is finally getting comfortable & starting to enjoy being Spider- Man & saving people's lives. He's in a stable relationship with Gwen Stacy(Emma Stone) & everything in his life seems to be perfect. Enter Electro/Max Dillon(Jamie Foxx). Dillon, is a mild mannered scientist who is saved by Spider-Man, during one of his crime fighting routines. After this, Max becomes a huge fan of Spidey, which slowly turns into obsession. After a fatal lab accident, Dillon is transformed into super-villain, Electro. Peter's life becomes even more complicated when his childhood best friend, Harry Osborn(Dane DeHaan), returns to New York City after being away for ten years. Harry asks Peter for an unusual favor. Now, it is up to Spider-Man to stop Electro & comply with Harry's request before he gets into further trouble. Peter also wants to desperately find out what happened to his parents, Richard Parker(Campbell Scott) & Mary Parker(Embeth Davidtz), after they suddenly abandoned him as a child and left him in the care of, Aunt May(Sally Field) & Uncle Ben.
The Amazing Spider-Man 2 was, simply put, amazing! Director Marc Webb neutralized all the flaws that bogged down, The Amazing Spider- Man(2012). Webb learned from his mistakes & delivered an engaging, emotional, heartbreaking & action-packed sequel, from start to finish. Webb focuses more on Peter & Gwen's relationship, like he did in the first one. However, this in no way slows down the pace of the film. There are fewer action set-pieces compared to the previous Spider-Man movies. Nevertheless, whenever Spidey faces off against the villains of the film, the action packs a punch & the 3D adds more pop & zing to the proceedings on screen. The 3D has been put to good use throughout the movie. Apart from the web-swinging & action sequences, the 3D has been put to good use in the dialog scenes, as well. Thanks to the 3D, we actually feel like we're web-swinging from rooftop to rooftop, like Spidey does in the film. The special effects are incredible. Electro doesn't look computer animated at all. The CGI looks realistic throughout the film. Electro looks as realistic as a guy surging with electricity can look! The plot was realistic & fast-paced, simultaneously. 2 hours & 22 minutes goes by, in a flash. The performances add to the magnificent experience of an already, flawless film. Andrew Garfield is outstanding as Spider-Man/Peter Parker. Garfield surpasses his performance in the first film. Garfield transitions between, Peter Parker's vulnerability & Spider-Man's sarcasm & wit with ease & grace. Andrew Garfield doesn't play Spider-Man. Andrew Garfield IS Spider-Man! Emma Stone is brilliant as Gwen Stacy. Stone is beautiful, charming, funny & intelligent, all at once. Garfield & Stone's chemistry is more electrifying than in the first film. Andrew Garfield & Emma Stone's real life relationship, translates really well into the film. Peter & Gwen's love for each other feels natural & genuine. Jamie Foxx is awe-inspiring as Electro/Max Dillon. Foxx easily switches, from mild mannered Oscorp electrical engineer, to menacing leather-clad super-villain. Dane DeHaan is spectacular as Green Goblin/Harry Osborn. DeHaan's Goblin is evil & menacing. However, I liked James Franco's portrayal of Harry, better. Although I loved DeHaan, Franco was able to garner the viewer's sympathy more than DeHaan's Harry. Don't get me wrong. Dane DeHaan portrays a wide array of emotions as the conflicted Harry Osborn, effortlessly. Colm Feore is impressive as Donald Menken. Felicity Jones is effective as Felicia. Paul Giamatti is perfect as Aleksei Sytsevich. Sally Field improves drastically as Aunt May. Campbell Scott & Embeth Davidtz are excellent as Richard & Mary Parker, respectively. Max Charles is flawless as Young Peter Parker. The supporting characters are effective too. The Amazing Spider- Man 2 is a must watch, especially on the big screen. It's an EPIC film, whether you love Spider-Man, or not.