Is a remake necessary?

Rating: 6/10 (6 August 2012)

After watching this remake, I came out of it in a dispute with my family. The truth is that this remake should have waited maybe five to ten more years. It may not seem so soon, but it is! All I could do was think about Tobey and Kirsten throughout the movie. If you can get passed that, then you're in for a romantic treat. By saying that, I mean it. The entire film is led by the chemistry between the two leads. Are their performances good? No doubt! Is Garfield a better Spider-Man? In my opinion, no. He has the fine looks, lean body, and talent, but that's not enough. Maguire had the quirky look, awkward aspects and built figure to become a hero who the audience had sympathy for. All the sympathy in this film is at the end of the movie, when a character dies, rather than with anything revolving around Garfield. This film has plenty of dazzling visual effects and epic action sequences, but sadly, it isn't needed at the moment. If you're looking for new and fresh material, skip this film. If you want to go on a date or see an action film, go to the theaters, especially IMAX.