The Amazing Spider-Man

Peter Parker finds his father's brief case in his Aunt and Uncles basement. Within the case is a file that has clues he hope will lead him to understanding the disappearance of his parents years ago.

I was never a fan of the Toby Maguire Spider-Man's and went into this version slightly jaded and with no expectations.  I was pleasantly surprised as I found this adaptation much more fun, the characters far more likable not to mention believable, and like the recent Batman series, is not the basic model.

This edition is not as campy as the former installments. Nor is it annoying like the last three (they were so disappointing)  It is also a lot darker. Not, The Dark Knight dark, but still more serious than the previous cycle.

As I am only slightly familiar with the comic books, I have been informed that this follows a different storyline as the love interest is not Mary Jane but Gwen Stacy who later becomes the love interest of the villain Venom, so it seems that we are being set up for the sequel that has been announced as a May 2, 2014 release date. So sit back and prepare yourself for the new Spider-Man.

Hint: stay for the credits.

*** Must See


Rated PG-13 (for violence and language)