The Amazing Spider-man
English (U/A)
Cast: Andrew Garfield,
Emma Stone, Irrfan,
Rhys Ifans
Director: Marc Webb
With no dearth of superheroes hitting the screens this season (remember The Avengers?) Spider-man is back again to thrill the audience more than ever. Webb has spun a story that is fresh, elaborate and entertaining.
Peter Parker (Andrew Garfield) is left with his Uncle and Aunt at a very young age and he does not know why. One day, he chances upon his father's research on cross species genetics and is eager to know more about it and his parents' disappearance.
He approaches his father's one-handed research partner Dr Curt Connors (Rhys Ifans) as part of a science project where he is accidentally bitten by the super bug. As much as there are similarities in the two versions of the movie (shy geek, bitten by spider, saves city from evil), the new elements brightly stand out.
Peter's innocence and the way he realises his power while performing day to day activities is humourous — squirting a whole tube of toothpaste onto the mirror, breaking doors and taps by just touching them, and much more. A number of scenes are genuinely funny and Garfield has proven that he is indeed a perfect fit for the red and blue suit.
The peaceful and poised Uncle Ben (absolutely lovable) and the ever-depressed Aunt May play a huge role in bringing up Spidey-boy. Peter's cute girlfriend Gwen Stacey (Emma Stone) sticks with him through thick and thin and the entire story circles around their romance (but it isn't sickening or mushy at any point and no upside down kissing in this one either).
Irrfan has a pivotal role and is as charming as ever but it is disappointing that you do not get enough of him. His stage presence is something not many actors can replicate and maybe his accent too in this one. His piercing look in his first scene is worth the wait.
Dr Curt as the green lizard is probably scarier than most villains and he is more than a passable rival for Spider-man.
Webb's version of Spider-man is more emotional and romantic compared to Sam Raimi's 'friendly neighbourhood' hero, and his web antics are also intense and brilliant. The top view of the city scrapers as he swings is marvellous and is bound to wow you (one of the few instances where 3D effect is used well).
With an overdose of Spider-man (three in a gap of ten years), it is not surprising to feel skeptical about a fourth one, but this one will surely appeal to ladies and gentlemen alike.
English (U/A)
Cast: Andrew Garfield,
Emma Stone, Irrfan,
Rhys Ifans
Director: Marc Webb
With no dearth of superheroes hitting the screens this season (remember The Avengers?) Spider-man is back again to thrill the audience more than ever. Webb has spun a story that is fresh, elaborate and entertaining.
Peter Parker (Andrew Garfield) is left with his Uncle and Aunt at a very young age and he does not know why. One day, he chances upon his father's research on cross species genetics and is eager to know more about it and his parents' disappearance.
He approaches his father's one-handed research partner Dr Curt Connors (Rhys Ifans) as part of a science project where he is accidentally bitten by the super bug. As much as there are similarities in the two versions of the movie (shy geek, bitten by spider, saves city from evil), the new elements brightly stand out.
Peter's innocence and the way he realises his power while performing day to day activities is humourous — squirting a whole tube of toothpaste onto the mirror, breaking doors and taps by just touching them, and much more. A number of scenes are genuinely funny and Garfield has proven that he is indeed a perfect fit for the red and blue suit.
The peaceful and poised Uncle Ben (absolutely lovable) and the ever-depressed Aunt May play a huge role in bringing up Spidey-boy. Peter's cute girlfriend Gwen Stacey (Emma Stone) sticks with him through thick and thin and the entire story circles around their romance (but it isn't sickening or mushy at any point and no upside down kissing in this one either).
Irrfan has a pivotal role and is as charming as ever but it is disappointing that you do not get enough of him. His stage presence is something not many actors can replicate and maybe his accent too in this one. His piercing look in his first scene is worth the wait.
Dr Curt as the green lizard is probably scarier than most villains and he is more than a passable rival for Spider-man.
Webb's version of Spider-man is more emotional and romantic compared to Sam Raimi's 'friendly neighbourhood' hero, and his web antics are also intense and brilliant. The top view of the city scrapers as he swings is marvellous and is bound to wow you (one of the few instances where 3D effect is used well).
With an overdose of Spider-man (three in a gap of ten years), it is not surprising to feel skeptical about a fourth one, but this one will surely appeal to ladies and gentlemen alike.