Clearly Misses The Mark

Rating: 2/10 (11 May 2014)

An 'ok' story that seems way too long. As entertaining as it is, there is no connection with the portrayal of the main characters. Maybe part of it, is me. I do not see Andrew Garfield as a viable Spiderman. He is a talented actor, but a poor replacement for Tobey Maguire. What a silly change. For one thing, the new Peter Parker comes off cocky and too snarky - no timidity - just plain arrogance mixed with a healthy dose of wining. How can I cheer for such an unlikable loser personality. Emma Stone's character is flat, I have no interest in her. She is a very pretty woman, but not much in the line of depth. Her emotional roller coaster is very painful to sit through. The Jamie Foxx portrayal of "Electro" was distracting to say the least. Is he good, or bad, or just took the wrong turn in life? Maybe I don't care? Why are all the modern day villains such weak, spineless, misunderstood goofs? Other than Rhino, all the villains in this movie are not really bad, they are just not understood...well cry me a freegin' river. My opinion...the franchise has run its course - pull the plug. I feel it is time to get the bug spray out and put an end to the Spiderman Saga.