Genre:
Superhero
Directed
by: Marc Webb
Starring:
Andrew Garfield, Emma Stone, Jamie Foxx
Running
time: 142 minutes
This
first sequel of the Spider-Man reboot starts with what has happened to Peter
Parker’s parents after they left the boy with his aunt and uncle. Back in the
present day, Peter Parker is trying to stay away from his girl Gwen, after
promising her dying father to do so for her own protection. This is proving to
be very difficult, as Peter’s love for Gwen is too strong. At the same time,
Parker must deal with his childhood friend, Harry Osborn, who says he needs
Spider-Man’s blood to cure him of the disease that is killing him. Osborn
recruits Max Dillon, who has transformed into monster Electro after being
electrocuted, to help him catch Spider-Man.
The
second installment of this series is action-packed from the start. The pace is
fast, the images and special effects are crisp. It is a thrilling ride. I must
admit I didn’t care much for all the parts where the action is stalled to
slow-motion to accentuate certain scenes; it felt a little too cartoonish to
me. That being said, the visual of Electro's transformation was well done.
The
acting is again very solid here, considering it is a Superhero movie and not a
profound deal. Everybody carries his or her load without looking fake. Special
mention again for Emma Stone, who lights up the screen. Jamie Foxx was a nice
addition to the cast, as he always brings a good dose of intensity and
dedication to a role.
Overall,
I preferred the first installment to this sequel. This one felt a little too
cartoonish at times, but the story was still very compelling and the actors
delivered quite well. Worth a watch, and I await number 3.
Rating:
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