C'mon Webb! Hopefully this build-up is worth it for the next installment...Which won't happen

Rating: 7/10 (6 May 2014)

Well this one is at least better than the first one in my opion. Although a lot of critics may disagree with me on this. However it's still a disappointing sequel that appears to be a jumbled mess. And a poor flow and editing when it comes to the story. After the credits started rolling, I just wasn't like "man, I want to see this movie again sometime later". It has like 3 villains, actually 2 with one being the main villain. Rhino and even Electro is very underutilized. The execution is cool, but it's just not entertaining to watch or attention grabbing when compared to "Spider-Man 2". As a matter of fact, I actually checked the time quickly few times in the theater. Because the whole thing seemed to drag, despite it having a lot of stuff going on in order to build up for the next installment. And I think that is one of the things made this film falter in certain areas. Because instead of it trying to be it's own movie, it tried to set up for the sequel. No, complaints if it worked but for the most part it doesn't. Electro is a bit over the top, when it comes to his development into villainy but understandable and somewhat believable. Maybe because some part of me can empathize with Electro. The chemistry between Peter and Gwen is better this time around though. Andrew Garfield seemed to have really gotten the hang of playing Spider-Man which was something I wasn't all that sure of in the first one. And there is more athletic and acrobatic Spidey moves this time around. It's more of a Peter Parker movie than a Spider-Man movie which would have been fine, if it was executed better. The CGI and the Spidey acrobatics is top notch though. I personally think if it revolves more around the person behind the costume, it has to be executed very well. Now I don't mind build up in movies, but this one just wasn't one of the really good ones. This movie just felt more like a appetizer than a full course meal when it was done and finished. There just wasn't anything that made this movie really stand out for a Spider-Man movie. It just seemed underdeveloped even for a build up for the next installment. Overall this is a alright sequel, not great but just alright. Although it lacked the heart and the soul of other superhero movies like "Spider-Man 2". And has quite a lot of plot- holes and far-fetched scenarios when it comes to the context of the story. I still thought it was a very watchable movie, not great but it was a decently fun ride. Oh and I am glad they decided to use the original Spider-Man costume design this time around.
7.5/10