No reason at all? Its one of the best scenes in the movie
That's in the movie? Jesus. That looks terrible. I thought it was from the video game.
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That's in the movie? Jesus. That looks terrible. I thought it was from the video game.
This to me is still a very enjoyable movie but it have to do with me liking Spider-Man since childhood. I had more fun watching this than The Avengers, The Dark Knight Rises, Chernobyl Diaries and Snow White which are all the movies I have seen in the cinema this year. Only Skyfall surpassed it. I especially like the acting.
Big Baybee
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Can't wait for the Blu-ray release. There's a Steelbook version that I can't wait for.
For no reason at all, here's a GIF I made:
This entire fight scene was pretty amazing.
brandonh83
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That gif is really sped up. It doesn't quite look like that in the movie.
plagiarize
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I loved it in the cinemas and my 3D Blu-ray is currently out for delivery. I'm really looking forwards to watching it again. As someone who read a lot of Spider-Man in the early nineties, this felt more like 'my' Spider-Man than Raimi's version (which I'm sure feels a lot like Spider-Man from the sixties and seventies).
I'm very glad they got Webb signed on for the second as well. It's one of my favourite films I've watched at the cinema this year, and I've probably seen nearly fifty films so far this year at the cinema. Yes, the 3D was weirdly flat during all the drama scenes, but it really took off during the action sequences.
They kept him in school for more than ten minutes. They got Flash right. They showed Peter'
s intelligence. For all the talk of it being 'emo Spider-Man' they swept that all aside and had him tell Gwen really early on in the story. They didn't just recreate iconic poses from the comics, but they actually had Spider-Man fight like Spider-Man. Agile, quick and using his webs and his wit.
Twas wonderful.
I'm very glad they got Webb signed on for the second as well. It's one of my favourite films I've watched at the cinema this year, and I've probably seen nearly fifty films so far this year at the cinema. Yes, the 3D was weirdly flat during all the drama scenes, but it really took off during the action sequences.
They kept him in school for more than ten minutes. They got Flash right. They showed Peter'
s intelligence. For all the talk of it being 'emo Spider-Man' they swept that all aside and had him tell Gwen really early on in the story. They didn't just recreate iconic poses from the comics, but they actually had Spider-Man fight like Spider-Man. Agile, quick and using his webs and his wit.
Twas wonderful.
brandonh83
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I watched it again yesterday and my opinion didn't change. Really great movie. Has a lot of rewatch value too IMO because of how well the characters work together.
She looks familiar. She's the girl on your computer. Yeah. He's got you on his computer! I'm his probation officer.
She looks familiar. She's the girl on your computer. Yeah. He's got you on his computer! I'm his probation officer.
My opinion is that he's a better Spiderman but a terrible Peter Parker.
I really loved this movie too, IMO is probably not a better movie than SM2 but it got close, but I sure think is better that SM1 and 3.
Garfield is a way better Peter and a better actor than Tobey.
Action scenes were amazing and I thought the Lizard is a cool villian but it didn't reached the greatness of Doc Oc.
Will watch the sequel.
Garfield is a way better Peter and a better actor than Tobey.
Action scenes were amazing and I thought the Lizard is a cool villian but it didn't reached the greatness of Doc Oc.
Will watch the sequel.
brandonh83
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Late reply!
There's a part earlier in the movie when
Peter gets up from the kitchen table very frustrated while he and May are watching the police briefing with Captain Stacy, he says some untrue things about Spider-man causing Peter to get up from the table and storm out of the kitchen. There's a brief moment after this when May watches him leave and looks back at the TV and she seems to make the connection. So there at the end, I think she knows it's him. So at the end when he comes back with the eggs, I think she knows or at least suspects what he just went through
I saw an ad for the DVD release the other day.
They're still using the, "Learn the secret origin of Spider-Man!" line, along with the, "You think it was an accident, Peter?" line that wasn't even in the movie.
I mean I understand that there were some late changes to the movie, so I let it slide on the theatrical trailers. But still having this stuff in the DVD ad is kinda odd.
They're still using the, "Learn the secret origin of Spider-Man!" line, along with the, "You think it was an accident, Peter?" line that wasn't even in the movie.
I mean I understand that there were some late changes to the movie, so I let it slide on the theatrical trailers. But still having this stuff in the DVD ad is kinda odd.
Reminds me of the Prometheus blu-ray. "Questions will be answered."
Maybe theose clips are in the deleted scenes? I dont know.
Still weird to advertise the movie like that.
They are.
After seeing the scene, it really should have been left in. The secret origin stuff isn't even that huge in it.
plagiarize
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wouldn't it make more sense for the DVD release though? I mean, I haven't dug into any extras yet, but I'm sure they'll discuss things in the commentaries and that we'll see stuff in cut scenes.
Can't wait for the Blu-ray release. There's a Steelbook version that I can't wait for.
For no reason at all, here's a GIF I made:
Obvious CG Spidey is obvious.
You dont say....
The Bookerman
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Pretty much my thoughts.
brandonh83
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It looks fine in the movie. Really solid CG work for what they pulled off. But sure nitpick about it in a small, sped up gif.
THE-Pink-Dagger
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Exactly, i watched it for the third time today on BR and it looks stellar. The 2 hour + making off is just great, so much passion for this, makes me laugh seeing people calling Webb a hack or whatever. Hugely impressed after seeing that the crane scene is 100 % CG (at least, when he swings), not enough credit is given, Sony Imageworks did a great great job.
I still love the movie and am baffled to see so many criticisms on GAF (but hey, the people who dont like something are always more vocal and persistent). Feels so genuine, Webb's style really makes it fresh, got no problems with origin story being told, feels fresh enough, Lizard is cool, although a bit underdeveloped, Garfield is incredible, Stone as well, action choreography is great, relationship btw Pete and Gwen feels so genuine (no wonder), it is very funny, lighthearted at times and touching in other instances, I dont know, it just feels right to me.
I guess that it doesnt click with some people.
I have no doubt that Webb will up the ante for the sequel, now that he has the origin stuff out of the way.
I still love the movie and am baffled to see so many criticisms on GAF (but hey, the people who dont like something are always more vocal and persistent). Feels so genuine, Webb's style really makes it fresh, got no problems with origin story being told, feels fresh enough, Lizard is cool, although a bit underdeveloped, Garfield is incredible, Stone as well, action choreography is great, relationship btw Pete and Gwen feels so genuine (no wonder), it is very funny, lighthearted at times and touching in other instances, I dont know, it just feels right to me.
I guess that it doesnt click with some people.
I have no doubt that Webb will up the ante for the sequel, now that he has the origin stuff out of the way.
brandonh83
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Heh, really?
SCULLIBUNDO
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Come on Dagger, tell us already. Just WHICH studio do you work for? Stop playing coy!
I agree with this post.
Love this film. And will probably see it a 3rd time (2nd time on 3D Bluray) tomorrow.
THE-Pink-Dagger
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Oh dont start Sculli. Is it impossible to be passionate about movies? Or is it because I bring up Sony Imageworks. I just think that people just dont realize sometimes all the work that goes in those blockbuster movies (and others as well of course), and it needs to be acknowledged and applauded when it deserves it (cue you saying that TASM sucks, i can feel it coming 
).
I defend this movie like I defended Prometheus or John Carter or Avatar, and I'll do so against all haters That is my mission.
).I defend this movie like I defended Prometheus or John Carter or Avatar, and I'll do so against all haters
That is my mission.AgentChris
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Can't wait to buy the blu-ray tomorrow after watching Skyfall.
Oh dont start Sculli. Is it impossible to be passionate about movies? Or is it because I bring up Sony Imageworks. I just think that people just dont realize sometimes all the work that goes in those blockbuster movies (and others as well of course), and it needs to be acknowledged and applauded when it deserves it (cue you saying that TASM sucks, i can feel it coming
I defend this movie like I defended Prometheus or John Carter or Avatar, and I'll do so against all haters
I just think you're conflating "acknowledging hard work" and "liking a film". I HATED and still hate this movie. But I cannot do anything that the people who worked night and day on this did. Making a film at all is a fucking brutal time. Anyone who can do it, on a large or small scale, should be proud to have climbed that mountain, I think.
But it is art, and art will cause people to have opinions. My opinion is that this film is very bad, and I am more than comfortable in that opinion. It's a good actor relationship buried under miles of mess.
Can't I acknowledge the grueling work and hate the final product? I don't see why not.
(as an aside I'll once again express my dislike for the term "haters" applied in situations like this; trivializes any legitimate criticisms someone with a less favorable opinion may hold. makes it sound like they're hating just because and not because of a reasoned, rationalized viewpoint.)
Alligatorjandro
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So I just watched this and I really enjoyed it.I think I like Garfield's Spiderman better than Maguire's.Really excited for a sequel.
We already know who the villain is for the next movie.
ThisWreckage
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Marvel movies are either pleasant surprises or puzzling mediocrities and this film falls into the latter. I think Garfield is a terrible Peter Parker. The real stars of this movie were Sheen and Ifans. For an origins story there was no sense of wonderment or excitement to be found which makes their decision to do another origins movie even more disappointing. Budget constraints were obvious in this film as well. I have no idea why they decided to take Spiderman in such a gritty direction but it was an awful decision.
On a side note, the imagining of Lizardman was laughable. He looked like one of the goombas on the Super Mario Bros. live action film.
On a side note, the imagining of Lizardman was laughable. He looked like one of the goombas on the Super Mario Bros. live action film.
THE-Pink-Dagger
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Saying that Garfield is a terrible PP is laughable, and shows that you have no idea how to.judge acting.
ThisWreckage
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I didn't have a problem with his acting. I didn't say anything about his acting. I had an issue as his portrayal as Peter Parker. But there were issues with the script as well.
SCULLIBUNDO
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It shows he has a sound criteria for how to judge writing, though. And Peter Parker was very poorly written in ASM.
They confirmed it already?
THE-Pink-Dagger
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Because he's seeking vengeance at first?! Watched the making off and Webb explains all his intentions with the character, I dont see how it's poorly written. But to each his own, I'm just glad I dont see the flaws you guys see.
SCULLIBUNDO
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Because he doesn't learn a damn thing about responsibility. His hero's journey is incomplete. And because the end of the film involves him making a promise to a dying man that he won't risk his daughter's safety by being with her (ie: being responsible) before immediately making light of how awesome breaking those kinds of promises are at the end of the movie. I've said it before and I'll say it again: ASM's Peter Parker is a cunt.
I don't see that. He learns about responsibility when he uses his powers for good. Uncle Ben's line 'you have are able to help you have a responsibility to do so' hits him at that point.
As far as Gwen goes, they're literally teenagers, and I totally buy it. He just wants her to be happy, she's pissed all the time, won't look at him, etc. And it will only make her inevitable 'loss' that much more impactful, i.e. he has more to learn. That will set up a new dynamic with MJ, and how he treats his Spidey persona as a whole.
The one problem with that ending is that they didn't depict the pass of time well enough, so to you it comes across as 'right after' even though it may have been weeks, or even months. It could've been cut better.
And lastly, with Parker's origins, he is sort of a cunt. In either version, he's either a mad bitchy teen or a cocky ass spidey, but it is fitting for his origins and I don't see it out of place just yet. If by the third movie he's still this way, yeah, it'll be a problem, but not at this point. Just makes sense to me, but I think you're too fixated on Raimi-Parker, which is why this version seems so contrast.
SCULLIBUNDO
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So... what you're trying to say is.... he's.....a cunt and doesn't actually learn about responsibility, but it's okay because he's just a teenager and when Gwen eventually dies, THEN he'll learn about it?
Again, his hero's journey is incomplete in this film. But you are right in suggesting that the film feels like an unfinished movie. Let me tell you why: it's because it's poorly written.
Everything Marc Webb has spoken of in terms of stowing plot points away for the sequels like Peter's DARK HISTORY about his PARENTS DEATH that NOBODY GIVES A SHIT ABOUT (ooooooeeeeeoooo!) is some of the worst justification for not being able to tell a completely satisfying story the first time around.
Watched it in slow-motion, it looks amazing - so.. spider-like.Can't wait for the Blu-ray release. There's a Steelbook version that I can't wait for.
For no reason at all, here's a GIF I made:
Can't wait for the Blu-ray release. There's a Steelbook version that I can't wait for.
For no reason at all, here's a GIF I made:
WoW, this looks completely like a video game cutscene in this GIF. It looked great in theaters. I think you made it too Quick.
Nicktendo86
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Just saw the film last night, thought it was bloody awful
Watched it again, still awesome, I really have a feeling that the sequel will be nothing but stellar.
Peter before powers, shy, awkward, recluse.
After powers, drunk with power, confident, and eventually responsible.
I think the pacing in Raimi's original was better, but thought this film was better because it captured the characters better by having them react to things in a more believable manner. And the interactions felt more natural, and not the robotic 1960's dialogue in Raimi's original. But Raimi's original SM had a much better villain though, they barely spent anytime developing Dr. Conners, and from what I heard Sony cut his family out of the film... They cut too many scenes that just throw off the pacing at times though. Regardless, I have very high hopes for the sequel.
The Spider-Man vs. Lizard fights are among my favorite superhero fights this year, I think only certain scenes in The Avengers top them. Well worth the money for me.
Peter before powers, shy, awkward, recluse.
After powers, drunk with power, confident, and eventually responsible.
I think the pacing in Raimi's original was better, but thought this film was better because it captured the characters better by having them react to things in a more believable manner. And the interactions felt more natural, and not the robotic 1960's dialogue in Raimi's original. But Raimi's original SM had a much better villain though, they barely spent anytime developing Dr. Conners, and from what I heard Sony cut his family out of the film... They cut too many scenes that just throw off the pacing at times though. Regardless, I have very high hopes for the sequel.
The Spider-Man vs. Lizard fights are among my favorite superhero fights this year, I think only certain scenes in The Avengers top them. Well worth the money for me.
SCULLIBUNDO
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James Newton Howard would do a good Spider-Man score.
Wuthering_Heights
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Just now watched it. Loved it. More so than the original trilogy, though I do still enjoy those movies as well.
Really hope they get an interesting villain for the next movie though, and that they don't bother with the Green Goblin for this entire trilogy (and beyond).
Kingpin, Kraven, or Smythe and Spider Slayers, please.
Really hope they get an interesting villain for the next movie though, and that they don't bother with the Green Goblin for this entire trilogy (and beyond).
Kingpin, Kraven, or Smythe and Spider Slayers, please.
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