The Amazing Spider-Man 2

Name: The Amazing Spider-Man 2
Genre: Action, Adventure, Fantasy
Released: May 2, 2014
Duration: 142 min
Rating: 53
Cast: Andrew Garfield, Denis Leary, Emma Stone, Jamie Foxx, Martin Sheen

2014

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THE AMAZING SPIDER-MAN 2

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Movie Details & Credits

Columbia Pictures | Release Date: May 2, 2014

Starring: Andrew Garfield, Denis Leary, Emma Stone, Jamie Foxx, Martin Sheen, Paul Giamatti, Sally Field

Summary: It’s great to be Spider-Man. For Peter Parker, there’s no feeling quite like swinging between skyscrapers, embracing being the hero, and spending time with Gwen. But being Spider-Man comes at a price: only Spider-Man can protect his fellow New Yorkers from the formidable villains that threaten the city. With the emergence of Electro, PeterIt’s great to be Spider-Man. For Peter Parker, there’s no feeling quite like swinging between skyscrapers, embracing being the hero, and spending time with Gwen. But being Spider-Man comes at a price: only Spider-Man can protect his fellow New Yorkers from the formidable villains that threaten the city. With the emergence of Electro, Peter must confront a foe far more powerful than he. And as his old friend, Harry Osborn, returns, Peter comes to realize that all of his enemies have one thing in common: Oscorp. [Sony Pictures]… Expand

Director: Marc Webb

Genre(s): Action, Adventure, Fantasy

Rating: PG-13

Runtime: 142 min

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4	#4 Most Discussed Movie of 2014
10	#10 Most Shared Movie of 2014

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Tampa Bay Times - Steve Persall

Apr 30, 2014

There is still Spider-Man's personal turmoil, crises of romance and loyalty, that Webb occasionally holds a few beats too long. Yet the performances ring true, with arresting chemistry where it counts. Read full review

Miami Herald - Rene Rodriguez

May 1, 2014

The Amazing Spider-Man 2 grows stronger and more engrossing as it unfolds. Read full review

The Hollywood Reporter - Leslie Felperin

Apr 8, 2014

The plot gets itself tangled up in multiple villain strands, but in the main this installment is emotionally weightier and more satisfying than its predecessor. Read full review

The A.V. Club - A.A. Dowd

Apr 30, 2014

Even at a hefty 142 minutes, The Amazing Spider-Man 2 hasn’t the time for its surfeit of plot, nor for the sprawling ensemble of supporting characters caught in the sticky web Webb weaves. Read full review

ReelViews - James Berardinelli

Apr 30, 2014

It takes something lackluster like The Amazing Spider-Man 2 to remind viewers why movies like "Captain America: The Winter Soldier" are considered superior. Read full review

The Dissolve - Scott Tobias

Apr 29, 2014

The silver lining: Like its predecessor, The Amazing Spider-Man 2 offers its successor another fresh start, since no one will remember what happened in this movie, either. Read full review

Slate - Dana Stevens

Apr 30, 2014

The project as a whole conveys a drab sense of bureaucratic necessity, a "let's get this over with" wheeziness. Read full review

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bigfoot6463

May 2, 2014

THIS MOVIE WAS AMAZING ! Once again the critics are so far way off base as you will find out when thousands of people flock the the big screen on Friday nite. top notch story line, off the hook effects that will blow you out of your seat and wanting more which you will get, acting was superbTHIS MOVIE WAS AMAZING ! Once again the critics are so far way off base as you will find out when thousands of people flock the the big screen on Friday nite. top notch story line, off the hook effects that will blow you out of your seat and wanting more which you will get, acting was superb and the ending was asum and did not leave you hanging like most movies. So satisifing that I would compair it to an orgasum. You will gasp, you will laugh, you will cry, it has it all and all at the right moment. Your fingers and toes will hurt when you leave the theater because its a white knuckle ride from start to finish. Dont leave right after the movie, there is a surprize clip. Im going to go and see it again tomorrow nite { Friday Night } in a packed house. I went to midnight showing on Thursday and there were about 50 people in the theater, people have to work on Friday and can't function on 3 hours of sleep, thats why it was not packed. But all 50 of us were clapping and cheering hard at the end. And nothing but positive comments. Cant wait to see the next one. CRITICS...PLEASE GET A DAY JOB AND LET US REAL PEOPLE WRITE THE REVIEWS !!!!! Best movie of the year and will be very hard to beat. Trust me...GO SEE THIS MOVIE, IT IS A MUST SEE MOVIE. Not to mention it is a touching, motivating and inspiring movie. Captain America did not even come close to SM2. P.S. Check out the user review that begins with { Lamo } and gave this movie a rating of 3. Then think about why his user name begins with Lamo. Cause his review was LAMO. But we all have a right to score how we wish. Just dont pay no attention to that review. Doesn't even seem like he saw the right movie at all or was watching Captain America which I found to be bland and would give Captain America about a 5 or 6 at most.… Expand

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RoraEst

Jul 1, 2014

The most romantic spiderman movie ever since that upside-down kiss Tobey/Kirsten and dancing on the kitchen James/Kirsten. Emma Stone was so perfect be Gwen Stacy. And, the whole movie looks like an indie drama movie. I love how the soundtracks were just match with the action scenes, while IThe most romantic spiderman movie ever since that upside-down kiss Tobey/Kirsten and dancing on the kitchen James/Kirsten. Emma Stone was so perfect be Gwen Stacy. And, the whole movie looks like an indie drama movie. I love how the soundtracks were just match with the action scenes, while I felt those soundtracks for love songs. The whole villain assembles also powerful. I wonder who's going to be Mary Jane? Next Amazing Spiderman movies? #SOLD!… Expand

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RafyeldeWyoming

May 9, 2014

I really loved what Marc Webb is trying to do here, the movie started to get a darker tone very early, showing scenes of Max all burned and suffering, also the Harry Osborne we saw here, at least for me was more villain like than James Franco's, Putting Rhyno in the movie was a completeI really loved what Marc Webb is trying to do here, the movie started to get a darker tone very early, showing scenes of Max all burned and suffering, also the Harry Osborne we saw here, at least for me was more villain like than James Franco's, Putting Rhyno in the movie was a complete waste of time, that was my only complain, it made the movie longer when it was not necessary. To close the deal with the darker tone was the last 20 minutes with the creepy looks Goblin and Gwen Stacy that raises my score from a 7 to a 9, Comic fans will enjoyed how well put together that scene was.… Expand

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JokerProduction

May 13, 2014

Special effects were outstanding and the 3D IMAX experience was well worth the extra money for the big action sequences. This film also re-created one of the most memorable scenes in comic book history. In my opinion they did it justice, but that is all I will say on the matter. The actionSpecial effects were outstanding and the 3D IMAX experience was well worth the extra money for the big action sequences. This film also re-created one of the most memorable scenes in comic book history. In my opinion they did it justice, but that is all I will say on the matter. The action was a bit lacking, compared to other Spidey films. There was a lot more talking than one would expect in this type of movie and there was definitely about a one hour lull of zero action.

But with all that taken into account, I enjoyed the movie as a fan of the comics and a lifelong "film buff". My little brother (11), also enjoyed the movie and seeing his face light up in amazement during the opening scenes was well worth the price of admission.… Expand

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DownByTheRiver

May 24, 2014

NEW review-ish after putting off changing my review I have to saw it's definitely decreased from a 7 to a 6 and barely a 6 I could have made it a 5, but some things saved it from that. After thinking about it for a while there were more stupid things that I have thought about now. NeedlessNEW review-ish after putting off changing my review I have to saw it's definitely decreased from a 7 to a 6 and barely a 6 I could have made it a 5, but some things saved it from that. After thinking about it for a while there were more stupid things that I have thought about now. Needless to say now I'm fairly disappointed in this movie and don't have much confidence for it's future and I'm a big Spidey fan.… Expand

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LucasAmancio

May 23, 2014

It is a visually beautiful film, but only that. The film errs in the choice of villains and their motivations, which are futile and nothing plausible. Here is not seen the true essence of the hero, and gives me the guarantee of a better future with Spider Man.

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Patoka-ivan

Oct 5, 2018

In this film, everything is bad, from actors and graphics to the plot. The main villain is just an idiot, like the one who took it.

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