Still thinks the Spidey from The Electric Company is the best, lol!

Rating: 7/10 (4 July 2012)

I have to start my review by saying - how many times do superhero movies have to end with a boss fight at the top of a hi-tech research tower? Geez, come on writers, write! Don't just repeat what others had done or put in scenes that ought to be there because of genre! Sorry I had to get that off my chest quickly because it had really bugged me for a while.
Now onto the review...
...ok, maybe there isn't much else I would like to say that hasn't already been said.
Good movie but not a Super movie, simply because so much of it has already been done, not just in superhero movies, but movies in general. Nerdy boy gets bullied, nerdy boy falls in love with a pretty blonde intellectual girl; finds a way to overcome growing pains, etc, etc.
I am not a fan of Sam Raimi's version, and I think this one has a better visual tone that fits in better with the rest of recent Marvel entries (albeit with lamer CGI). However, I will not deny that Sam's rendition is a little more light-hearted and more fun to watch in parts than this.
I have no doubt that the makers wanted to get this reboot out quickly so that they can move on to fresher stuff in sequels. And for that purpose, this is a strong enough start.
Ultimately, it's still worth the cash to go see I guess, but just stay away from the 3D version! There's nothing 3D about this movie, it's a missed opportunity and a total rip-off!