Better than expected

Rating: 7/10 (19 March 2016)

Peter Parker (Andrew Garfield) is a shy loner with a crush on Gwen Stacy (Emma Stone). Then one day he is bitten by a mutant spider. Spider-Man is born.
Surprisingly good. I liked the Tobey Maguire series and felt that a reboot wasn't necessary. However, this reboot doesn't feel like it is covering old ground, and feels fresh, original and energetic. Interesting from start to finish.
Another surprise was the performance of Andrew Garfield. I had massive doubts about his ability to star in an action movie, but he pulls this off well. No doubts about Emma Stone - always good. Great all-star supporting cast: Martin Sheen, Sally Field, Denis Leary, Rhys Ifans.