Post by terriblemajesty on Jul 3, 2012 19:49:16 GMT -5
"The Darkest Spider-Man Ever...A Must See In 3D"
Review of The Amazing Spider-Man (TASM) in AVX 3-D
Short Version:
Those who saw Spider-Man 1 (SM1) and were children, I am happy to report that Spidey has grown up alongside you, and is somewhere between adolescent and young adult. This is the darkest Spider-Man movie ever made.
The 3D effects are aptly, Amazing and I strongly reccomend – nay, YOU MUST watch this movie in 3D. The movie experience is greatly enhanced by the 3D. I cannot say for certain that TASM is better than SM1. It may be nostalgia which makes me remember SM1 fondly as well as the fact that it was released first. But the argument can be made that if TASM was released first, I might be saying the same thing. Although not as unintentionally funny as The Avengers, the comedy is effective and should have been more frequent especially in the slow sections in order to make the movie feel shorter.
8/10
Long Version:
It is hard to review this movie without making comparisons to the Sam Raimi version, a.k.a. Spider-Man 1, so here it is:
Direction/Cinematography:
Sam Raimi's direction made for numerous iconic moments that are ingrained in my mind. Tobey climbing the brick wall, the wrestling scene, the final Spidey on the flag scene...so many picturesque moments. Marc Webb's direction is not as picturesque but does work for action sequences, and for the conversation scenes.
Sound/Music:
The musical score from the original is more memorable. TASM seems cliche especially towards the end during the suspenseful parts and the
SPOILER AHEAD
spidey running on the rooftops crane operators helping scene. It sounded very Lion King-esque
SPOILER ENDS HERE
The Lizard was overall a more intimidating foe, but there was less verbal sparring between the hero and villain, like we had in SM1. Instead the Spidey-Lizard battle is very comic-book like. Sound effects were loud and crisp.
Overall, what TASM is is a much more faithful adaptation of the comic book story, albeit about 30 minutes too long for my tastes. The pacing in TASM seems to drone on, and some parts could have been removed altogether to make the plot flow at a faster pace.
Plot:
It is based on the comic book, and is even more faithful to the original tale than SM1. Albeit one sequence was removed altogether.
Acting:
Andrew Garfield did an equally if not a slightly better interpretation of Peter Parker than Tobey. Emma Stone did an above average job as the love interest. Overall the casting was excellent. Especially Sally Field and Martin Sheen as Peter's adoptive parents. Denis Leary as Gwen's father provides a sort-of anti-Comissionaer Gordon flavor which was refreshing to see such an outspoken character actor in a big summer movie.
Pacing:
Slow at the start and middle, picks up towards the end. 30 minutes could have been shaved off.
Art Direction/Costumes/Sets/Etc:
Christopher Nolan's influence on comic book movies can be felt in this movie.
CG Issues:
The Lizard looked fake, but not laughibly fake.
Visuals:
This is probably the best post conversion 3-D movie I have ever seen. The Spidey swinging scenes must be experienced by Spider-Man fans. If I didn't know any better, I would believe you if you told me it was filmed with 3-D cameras.
Morality: A number of good lessons, about responsiibility, keeping secrets, taking risks, being a man...
Profanity:
Cannot recall any.
Re-watchability:
Spidey swinging in the city, Peter's scenes with Aunt May, Uncle Ben and Gwen and her dad.
8/10
Review of The Amazing Spider-Man (TASM) in AVX 3-D
Short Version:
Those who saw Spider-Man 1 (SM1) and were children, I am happy to report that Spidey has grown up alongside you, and is somewhere between adolescent and young adult. This is the darkest Spider-Man movie ever made.
The 3D effects are aptly, Amazing and I strongly reccomend – nay, YOU MUST watch this movie in 3D. The movie experience is greatly enhanced by the 3D. I cannot say for certain that TASM is better than SM1. It may be nostalgia which makes me remember SM1 fondly as well as the fact that it was released first. But the argument can be made that if TASM was released first, I might be saying the same thing. Although not as unintentionally funny as The Avengers, the comedy is effective and should have been more frequent especially in the slow sections in order to make the movie feel shorter.
8/10
Long Version:
It is hard to review this movie without making comparisons to the Sam Raimi version, a.k.a. Spider-Man 1, so here it is:
Direction/Cinematography:
Sam Raimi's direction made for numerous iconic moments that are ingrained in my mind. Tobey climbing the brick wall, the wrestling scene, the final Spidey on the flag scene...so many picturesque moments. Marc Webb's direction is not as picturesque but does work for action sequences, and for the conversation scenes.
Sound/Music:
The musical score from the original is more memorable. TASM seems cliche especially towards the end during the suspenseful parts and the
SPOILER AHEAD
spidey running on the rooftops crane operators helping scene. It sounded very Lion King-esque
SPOILER ENDS HERE
The Lizard was overall a more intimidating foe, but there was less verbal sparring between the hero and villain, like we had in SM1. Instead the Spidey-Lizard battle is very comic-book like. Sound effects were loud and crisp.
Overall, what TASM is is a much more faithful adaptation of the comic book story, albeit about 30 minutes too long for my tastes. The pacing in TASM seems to drone on, and some parts could have been removed altogether to make the plot flow at a faster pace.
Plot:
It is based on the comic book, and is even more faithful to the original tale than SM1. Albeit one sequence was removed altogether.
Acting:
Andrew Garfield did an equally if not a slightly better interpretation of Peter Parker than Tobey. Emma Stone did an above average job as the love interest. Overall the casting was excellent. Especially Sally Field and Martin Sheen as Peter's adoptive parents. Denis Leary as Gwen's father provides a sort-of anti-Comissionaer Gordon flavor which was refreshing to see such an outspoken character actor in a big summer movie.
Pacing:
Slow at the start and middle, picks up towards the end. 30 minutes could have been shaved off.
Art Direction/Costumes/Sets/Etc:
Christopher Nolan's influence on comic book movies can be felt in this movie.
CG Issues:
The Lizard looked fake, but not laughibly fake.
Visuals:
This is probably the best post conversion 3-D movie I have ever seen. The Spidey swinging scenes must be experienced by Spider-Man fans. If I didn't know any better, I would believe you if you told me it was filmed with 3-D cameras.
Morality: A number of good lessons, about responsiibility, keeping secrets, taking risks, being a man...
Profanity:
Cannot recall any.
Re-watchability:
Spidey swinging in the city, Peter's scenes with Aunt May, Uncle Ben and Gwen and her dad.
8/10
Thx 4 the review
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