Who I Am Hates Who I've Been

Rating: 9/10 (23 February 2014)

First, I have to mention how irritated I get when I see everyone around bashing this movie, saying that Sam Raimi's work was the best and the only decent. In my point of view, BOTH productions are great for their own merits, and there is no point on bashing one just because you're fan of the other. Is it a remake, reboot or anyhow related to 2002 version? I believe it's a matter of opinion, and it doesn't really matter how it is called. The truth is that WE ALL were used to that version; we all had in mind Tobey Maguire condescending the bank robbery, hearing the clichéd "With great power comes great responsibility", loving Kirsten Dunst's Mary Jane, among another unique aspects of 2002's version. If now there are different actors and situations, that's because filmmakers are innovating and trying to develop something new-- and that's a good thing! The first scene in which Andrew Garfield stares at the world on top of the building is really beautiful and melancholic, and from that point on I could realize how good photography direction did in here. The burning car scene, for instance, proves that Marc Webb KNOWS how to deliver an impacting scene-- mainly when Parker watches the father and son meet again. I felt really thrilled in that scene. Stan Lee's cameo was quite hilarious, and I'm sure he's proud of that homage. The ending thought of "it's all about asking who I am" was indeed smart, and I considered it original-- forgive me if it's already been used, but I'm unfamiliar with superhero movies. Great directing, great acting, great storyline and a refreshment for Spider-Man ideas.