"The Amazing Spider-Man" (2012) film review

Hello, web-heads!

The latest Spider-Man film is out, and it's a reboot of the previous 3, which were directed by Sam Raimi. Let's see how The Amazing Spider-Man compares to the Raimi trilogy, and how the new look Spidey works in general.

Here's some film details before we get into my nitty, gritty opinions.

About

Director: Marc Webb
Main Stars: Andrew Garfield, Emma Stone, Rhys Ifans, Denis Leary, Campbell Scott, Irrfan Khan, Martin Sheen, andSally Field
Genres: Action, Adventure, Fantasy, Superhero, Thriller
UK Release Date: 3 July, 2012
Running Time: 136 minutes

Brief Plot

Peter Parker is trying to figure out who he is and how he got to be the person he is today, as well as find his way with his first high school crush, Gwen Stacy, and together, they struggle with love, commitment, and secrets. As Peter discovers an item that belonged to his father, and he begins a quest to understand his parents' disappearance - leading him directly to Oscorp and the lab of Dr Curt Connors, his father's former partner. As Spider-Man is set on a collision course with Connors' alter-ego, The Lizard, Peter will make life-altering choices to use his powers and shape his destiny to become a hero.

[Click for the Trailer] - YouTube video

Review

5 years since the last Spider-Man film, Spider-Man 3, we see the Marc Webb reboot of the greatly enjoyed Sam Raimi Spider-Man trilogy. So the big question: how does it differ from still such a reasonably fresh franchise (the first Spider-Man only releasing in 2002 (just 10 years ago) and remains at the forefront of thoughts of the majority. It will however be easier to appreciate The Amazing Spider-Man considering how poorly received Spider-Man 3 was.

"Horrible Bosses" (2011) QUICK film review

Hey boss-haters!

As I'm playing catch-up on a bunch of things been happening lately that I might have missed out on, I'm gonna do a series of quick reviews from recent cinema flicks, starting with Horrible Bosses. Most of us can relate, and most of us hate, does this film live up to that feeling we get? Read on to find out!...

Quick Review
A great cast for the bosses, a good choice or protagonists, and an great small role by Jamie Fox, the actors were good overall, and in their characters they grow into enjoyable people to follow throughout. Three different problems, and one solution. I like the idea, and I like that they don't shy away from the link of the idea of killing an unrelated person's 'problem' as presented in the films by Hitchcock (Strangers on a Train) and DeVito (Throw Momma from the Train) by actually mentioning it in a rather funny plot.

You see the characters pushed too far and the story rolls very well like that, it works. The dialogue is great, and perhaps has some of the funniest one liners ("You can't win a marathon without putting some bandaids on your nipples!") People laughed throughout the film at the pretty packed showing I saw. Overall a solid round of fun with a shot of madness. a worthy comedy by far, and surely the best way to laugh off overhanging problems of an existing horrible boss.

Overall Rating

8/10

"Thor" (2011) film review

International "Thor" poster

Hello reader!

Interested in seeing Thor? See my view on the film (as well as a little info) for what it counts, hope it helps!

About
Director: Kenneth Branagh
Main Stars: Chris Hemsworth, Natalie Portman, Tom Hiddleston, Anthony Hopkins, and Stellan Skarsgård

Studio: Marvel Studios

Distributor: Paramount Pictures
UK Release date: 27 April, 2011
Running time: 114 minutes


Brief Plot
Thor is a powerful, but arrogant, warrior whose reckless actions reignite an ancient war. Thor is cast down to Earth and forced to live among humans as punishment. Once here, Thor learns what it takes to be a true hero when the most dangerous villain of his world sends the darkest forces of Asgard to invade Earth.
[Click to see Trailer]

Review