THAT was Spider-Man! And he was pretty Amazing, indeed.

Rating: 10/10 (4 July 2012)

I absolutely loved The Amazing Spider-Man and left the theater with a big grin of delight!
I found the Raimi films fun and mostly good (except for the third film's ridiculous musical montage), but I also found them flawed. In particular, I found the romance uneven and stilted in the first set of films.
That's why I was so pleased to know that the director of (500) Days of Summer was at the helm of this version - because he clearly knows how to do sweet and bittersweet romance. And he and his talented actors knocked it out of the park as far as I am concerned.
Spider-Man was my favorite superhero growing up. I've been a fan since I was able to hold a comic in my tiny hands and for as long as I can remember. I enjoyed the Raimi versions and was glad to see Spidey on the screen, but Marc Webb's version absolutely nails the characters and the relationships and the overall flavor of Spider-Man, and the actors all sold it.
Andrew Garfield embodies Peter Parker/Spider-Man. He is absolutely stellar. Emma Stone is great as Gwen Stacey, and these two leads deliver a thoroughly natural chemistry. All the other actors are solid in their supporting roles, and Marc Webb keeps it all feeling smooth, believable, and true to the spirit of the Spider-Man comics.
The visuals are delightful and the 3D is used to enhance - not distract. It should definitely be seen in theaters!