Intelligent Design

Rating: 10/10 (10 July 2012)

This was probably one of the best movies I've ever seen.
Here are the main reasons why:
It was very intelligent. I recognized some intriguing concepts from psychology, philosophy, English, social studies, and of course, the obvious science and calculus.

Psychology: Phantom Limb - the scene where Dr. Curt Connors looks at the reflection of his arm in the glass.

Philosophy: Moral Obligations - "With great power comes great responsibility."

English: Archetypes - When the teacher explains that there aren't ten story-lines, but instead just one (identity).

Social Studies: Typical Social Issues - Both father figures died, feminism, nationalism, etc.

Science and Calculus: Cross Species Genetics, decay rates, the equation, etc.

It had some brilliant juxtapositions (the pairing of two elements that conveys a message either through creating a contradiction or confirmation).

When the first lizard scene faded into the sophisticated family dinner. The lizard scales were juxtaposed with the fish's scales. This could probably be analyzed a lot further to convey various important messages.

The scene with sexual tension between the two star-crossed lovers deviated the audience from the tension caused by the lizard's rampage. It calmed the audience down to increase the suspense when they jump back into the lizard scene.

The unclear boundaries between good and evil.

Peter Parker's initial acts as Spider-Man are to track down bandits that resemble the starry-wristed man who shot his uncle. Also, his indirect connections to his uncle's death and the lizard-gone-wrong experiment.

The Lizard's initial good intentions and vulnerability (represented by the human half, Dr. Curt Connors)

In general, it shows that powerful, life-changing science can easily be used for evil and is therefore dangerous (potentially the reason why Parker's father disappeared upon discovering his algorithm)

It had a clever way of tying together ideas and events.

After his uncle's "responsibility" talk, Peter disobeys him and indirectly becomes responsible for his murder. Smart way of teaching a lesson.

Although disturbing, the mutated lab rat devouring the other rat was a clever way to piece together the side-effect of aggressiveness and apply it to the human version of the experiment, Dr. Connors.

Oh, and three more things:

The acting and directing was WAY better than the previous Spider-Man movies.

The director's last name is Webb. Come on, don't tell me I'm the only one who thinks that this pun is hilariously ironic.

Andrew Garfield. Enough said.