Loved it

Rating: 8/10 (19 July 2012)

I have seen the film twice in order to create a good, honest review of the film. If you want to avoid the analysis, skip to the overall consensus.
I found myself praying, just before the movie started, that it would not be a let down. Spider-Man is my hero and has never failed to entertain me. yes, I even loved the third one. I was pleasantly surprised at how drastic Marc Webb had changed it. Peter Parker, who is played by the talented Andrew Garfield, does an amazing job as peter parker. This peter is darker, smarter and edgier than the Peter we had seen by Tobey. Also, Gwen Stacy, played by Emma Stone, was the perfect choice. The scene that really defines the film, in my opinion, is the rooftop. When peter shoots the web at Gwen and pulls her to him, her exasperated look combined with James Horner's brilliant score made me tear up slightly. It was beautiful. The action scenes, even though they were scarce, were tantalizing. They were crisply shot and edited. The best fight in the film took place at Parker's School. Watching the fight was like watching a comic book page come to life right in front of you.
Overall Consensus: The Amazing Spider-Man is, by far, one of the best reboots Hollywood has churned during a time when the word reboot was almost a curse word. The film is thoughtful, engaging, dark and mysterious but will definitely leave you wanting more.