Alright, so, as I am writing this article, I’ve enjoyed many a film over the course of my summer vacation. From classics like Rosemary’s Baby and The Wild Bunch, to surrealist explorations of the human psyche such as Mulholland Drive and Existenz. However, among an endless list of oldies, there have several recent releases that, while severely hyped, have all, in some shape or form, disappointed their audiences. Among these blockbusters in The Amazing Spider-Man.
While I found the movie to be entertaining, filled with great performances, fine special-effects, and several (intentionally) comedic moments, there were a number of aspects that the filmmakers clearly found secondary to the story, failing to properly develop certain elements throughout the movie. As a result, I found myself often going on and on about various questions, things that were brought up, but ultimately failed to receive any sort of closure. While my memory is a little fuzzy, seeing as it came out nearly a month ago, I’ll do my best to list some of the many things that were never resolved by the end of The Amazing Spider-Man.
OH, and if, for some reason, you haven’t watched the movie yet, I’d suggest that you avoid reading this article. REALLY. SCRAM. Spoilers after you click “next” below…
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Thanks for the article Julian. I agree with all your points, particularly the one about the untold story. I really do want to find out what that is, and whether it includes the symbiote suit. I think it should have been number 1 over the “Lizard-Tat”.
I think one of the big problems with many comic book films is making the villains believable. Magneto and the Nolan-verse Batman villains are believable, but that’s about it.
Ah, well the lizard-rat bit was more of a joke, something I just discussed with my brother on my way back home from seeing the film, so yeah, all things considered, the untold story ought to have been #1.
I get the feeling that they simply chose the lizard because he’s imposing. It’s a very basic kind of villain. It’s not like Ledger’s Joker or BOB from the cult series Twin Peaks. The only reason why actually “fear” him is because he’s much stronger. While it’s easy to feel somewhat sympathetic for the Connors character, I think a villain like Venom, who has a lot more reasoning behind his rampage, and is far more likeable, would make for a great villain in ASM 3.
the reason peter stopped looking for his uncles killer was because of what captain stacy sais at the dinner table. he sais that spiderman isnt a hero because his vigilante pursuits are obviously selfish and that hes not helping anyone but himself. so from then on he starts looking for the lizard.
Well, perhaps my memory is a little shady (it has been a month since I watched it), but even if that were the case, I don’t recall that conversation ever really appearing to be significant to Parker. He actually defends Spider-Man, rather than agreeing with him, if I remember correctly. In any case, the point is that the storyline was dropped without it ever being mentioned again, which ISN’T how things should be done. There needs to be closure, resolution, something that was sorely lacking in that subplot. If you are right, the fact of the matter is that it was handled poorly.
its like is a long journey with no destination.how long will the answer be found?since it is spider-man 5,is it until 8 or even 10?cant miss the AMAZING SPIDER-MAN 5 on television most probably soon.
Never use a word like titular if you think guys are gonna read it. We have trouble getting past the first syllable.
The whole thing with the rat makes sense to me. It was to show the side effects. Curt Connors became a giant lizard, for the rat it just became a blood thirsty animal that is incredibly violent. As for the “split-personality” I can see where the casual movie audience is coming from as assuming he has gone insane and drunk with power. But as a fan of the comics, particularly The Lizard because he is my favorite comicbook villain of all, The Lizard actually develops his own personality that starts to take over Connors’ mind.
Explain how Peter parkers actions relate to thr work as a whole.