I always wonder why Spider-Man isn't in the Avengers alliance with my favourite Captain America...

Rating: 9/10 (29 April 2014)

I had always been (somehow) against the remake, and even with the first Amazing Spider-Man being a success, Tobey Maguire has always been the better Spiderman in my heart. I chanced upon the opportunity to watch the first Amazing movie just two months before The Amazing Spider-Man 2 (Ok, I was actually forced to watch it), I can't help but compare how different the character of the two Peter Parkers (Tobey Maguire's and Andrew Garfield's) as well as the relationship between Peter Parker and his uncle (Well, I prefer the latter). Relationship-wise, it's a Peter Parker-Mary Jane versus Peter Parker-Gwen Stacey, so comparing it will be like comparing apples and oranges. Although I've got to admit the effects of the Amazing Spider-Man trilogy is much better (10 years does a lot for the CGI).
Moreover, I always wonder why Spider-Man isn't in the Avengers alliance with my favourite Captain America, so all I can say is that I wasn't exactly super keen to catch the Amazing Spider-Man 2. But well, Sony Pictures Singapore's invitation to catch the sneak preview changed my mind. In fact, I start to worry if it will supersede my favourite Marvel Hero's Winter Soldier's movie shown less than a month ago.
Peter Parker aka the Amazing Spider-Man aka Andrew Garfield A more confident Spider-Man, with an almost Tony-Stark arrogance (he's not as wealthy though), Andrew Garfield plays a character which is completely different from Tobey Maguire's. The best and worst thing about the movie was his relationship with Gwen Stacey. While girls love the sweet albeit complicated relationship, some online Spidey fans find it too draggy. I love the genuine chemistry between Emma Stone and Andrew Garfield (Duh, I'm a girl too), the lines, the little actions, the romance is so real that it gave me the same feeling Vanessa Hudgens and Zac Efron did back in High School Musical.
The Villains Many people were skeptical of Jamie Foxx being casted as the Electro because he's a Black (How racist!) but after watching his performance in Django Unchained and White House Down, he is one actor who can take up any role and be that character. Of course, i have to credit the Amazing soundtracks and songs by Hans Zimmer that brought out and enhanced the anger in Max Dillon (the Electro). It is in fact one of the rare times that I actually noticed the songs/soundtracks in a movie. Through the music, I could feel so much of the Electro's anger that I can't help but feel for him. He is indeed the reason why Spider-Man 2 is so amazing.
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