caught by surprise

Rating: 7/10 (4 November 2012)

Okay, the last thing I wanted to see was yet another Spiderman movie, Spiderman has never been a character I have particularly been interested in. I enjoyed the Raimi flicks but never did see the much maligned third installment . Even though it is the same story I enjoyed the shadowed soul of this Peter Parker, he is flawed, this is evident even before his developing powers and the murder of his Uncle. Although we are witness to the predictable anger/revenge which follows it evolves and becomes less square jawed heroics and a little more "nah nah nah nah nah" particularly with the car thief. I thought there was good chemistry between Peter and his love interest and was happy to see strength in both the important women in his life a refreshing change from frail Aunt and doe eyed obligatory girl friend he must at some point rescue, which may yet happen this is the first of this series. Did they need to make another Spiderman movie? Probably not. Is it fun to watch and engaging? Sure it is. It's a movie about growing up being in love and saving the world this is usually a recipe for success.