The Plot Twist!

Rating: 7/10 (5 August 2014)

.. Contains Spoilers.
THE AMAZING SPIDERMAN 2 here on mentioned as AMS2 will take one by a great disbelief as the movie wraps up. A brave move some would say that was taken by Marc Webb in writing out the character of Gwen Stacy (Stone) although this may too hurt the franchise that is in the process of rebuilding itself. AMS2 always has been true to the original comics than the Toby Maguire franchise ever was. Marc Webb and his team go further and stay true to the comic issue #121 (June 1973) "The Night that Gwen Stacy Died" by having Gwen (Stone) fall down a tower to her death with the whiplash effect of Spider Mans rescue attempt.
What does this mean for the franchise? This is the most obvious question now. In a time where most superhero movies are being revamped over and over again for its monetary potential many production houses are torn between storytelling vs franchise building. The AMS franchise or any franchise for that matter is not made only for those that once owned the comic. It is for the masses. The previous trilogy saw Mary Jane and Peter Parker all the way through. This time we had Peter Parker and his first serious girlfriends Gwen fall in love. This is what people at times pay to see. So what exactly does Sony have in mind? Looking at how truthful they are to the original story line and also the fact that Mary Jane was in AMS2 but was scrapped off during the last minute only means that we could be looking at Peter and Mary once again sharing the upside down kiss in AMS3? As far as the storytelling aspect of the situation is concerned it seems like Sony has everything under control. In terms of the franchise build it most certainly could have benefited much more had they kept on Emma Stone for the next movie at least. Would you want to watch AMS3 knowing that Gwen Stacey won't be in it?
You will feel that AMS2 roll and toss a bit more than to its liking as it is trying to milk the most out a shabbily written screenplay. The movies were released in quick succession and indeed it is evident that that screenplay is rushed. Frustration and desperation is seen as AMS2 struggles to achieve the height of action as is in the first movie from 2012. Spider Man depends more on humor of Garfield than having to actually work for the Super Hero status during the better half of the movie. In fact Spiderman is often saved by Gwen Stacy than the other way around. Furthermore with numerous villains (Electro, The Rhino, The Green Goblin) introduced within, the spotlight at times is taken off by Electro who is by far the coolest villain to appear on the Spiderman set.
Jamie Foxx is brilliant and the CGI surrounding electro and the entire production is a marvel (Lol). The CGI may seem too ambitious to some but we have to come into terms that it is 2014 and Hollywood has to go with the flow. The first major screen time for Electro at Times Square in the heart of Manhattan is one of the favorite moments in the movie. The cinematography is a whole new level and it's obvious that Marc Webb was reaching out for 3D! This dear reader will blow your mind!
Losing a loved one isn't something new to Superheroes. Killing a wife, mother, sister or girlfriend always has been a tool to spark a certain desire for vengeance in a Superhero. So with Gwen passing Peter Parker burns from within. Marc Webb has announced that AMS3 will be the last movie he will direct of his franchise. AMS was brilliant in its first outing in 2012 whereas AMS2 seems like its spends most of its time setting the stage for AMS3. We are introduced to Harry Osborne and the Green Goblin briefly. This is only to plant the seed of vengeance between the Goblin & Peter. We don't know what happens with The Rhino as the movie ends in a cliff hanger. So in a way the ultimate stage has been set? Peter Angry, The Rhino on the loose and Oscorp have many more villains hidden in its basement.
What can Parker and Webb put together for the fans at the next visit of our friendly neighborhood spider man.
TITLE: THE AMAZING SPIDER MAN DIRECTED BY: MARC WEBB STARRING: ANDREW GARFIELD, EMMA STONE,JAMIE FOXX, DANE DEHAAN & PAUL GIAMATTI RATED: PG 13 RATING: 6.5/10 RUNTIME: 142 MINUTES