The Amazing Spider-Man 2 swings into an overstuffed mess.

Rating: 5/10 (25 February 2018)

I have to applaud Sony for their ambition, I mean you can literally see that they wanted to create a reinvigorated Spider-Man franchise so badly. It oozes exposition and universe building that it has now become a detriment to the film itself. Peter Parker, having now saved the city once, is entangled in another threatening situation(s) where his number one fan is involved in a freak accident that leaves him with electrifying powers. Having forgot about him, Spider-Man has now made a sworn enemy who simply just wants to be noticed. Whilst this is happening, Harry Osborn takes over his father's company but is battling his own personal hereditary disease in which he needs Spider-Man's blood to save him. Don't forget though, Gwen Stacy wants to move to England for her education so Peter must deal with his one true love and prevent her from leaving. Oh wait there's more! The Rhino is apparently in this wreaking havoc (for all of 2 minutes). Felicity Jones...wait, Felicity Jones is in this? Oh yeah, she is. Aunt May has to work double time which sounds exhausting. A blackout occurs which leaves two planes flying blind, will they collide!? Peter investigates the mysterious disappearance of his father. There's lust for power in Oscorp and to top it all off, Max's teeth get magically straightened when he turns into Electro...yes, I'm done. To say this film is overstuffed would be an understatement. There is far too much happening and hardly any of them interconnect. They are separate plot points where most feel unnecessary. Who even cares if Aunt May works double time? Who is Felicia...wait, Felicity Jones? Really? Oh yes...I see her. Having three villains in one film just doesn't work. Focus on one, or two if necessary...but three is overkill. The action scenes with Electro were pretty, and actually compelling. I applaud the final ten minutes to kill off a certain character, was a damn bold move which paid off. Just unfortunate the rest of the film is a mess.