The Amazing Spider-Man - Nov 09, 2012 Reviews

[Mandalorian]

Originally Posted by mrrant_33

It was a confirmation thing. I'll think before I go and waste valuable seconds asking questions about a movie.

To answer your very good question, I don't think she does, but they left it ambiguous for a reason. Mark Webb loves to get the fanboys asking questions, as he's alluded to multiple times in the commentary and behind the scenes extras. I dont think she would make a leap that far just based on scrapes and bruises. I think she just accepted that he was fighting (in her mind other people, not super villains) to cope with his guilt for thinking he got his uncle killed. That was her sign of accepting Peter's method of coping.

Or, she and Ben knew what was in that brief case (hence their worried looks, etc) and she figured it out. But that's a lot less likely than the former theory. So no, you didn't answer your own question as someone would have you think.

[sukraj]

My steelbook edition should arrive in less than 2 weeks in the UK.

[Phoenix Theory]

Anyone found the Easter egg yet?

[Beast]

Re: Aunt May knowing he's Spider-Man.

It depends on where they go with it in the sequel. In the comics it was kinda revealed that Aunt May has always kinda of known that Peter was Spider-Man. But she keeps that knowledge to herself, cause she knows he'd probably stop what he's doing if she came out and let him know. Cause he'd feel guilty that she knew he was putting his life in danger all the time. Of course, I believe the erasure of Spider-Man's identity put that back in the bottle as well.

They toyed with that in the Raimi films by having Aunt May clearly know by Spider-Man II that he was. And giving him that much needed peptalk during the film. Which I really like. Even though Spider-Man III sorta poop cans that by making it seem like she has no idea again. So meh.

It really depends on what version of Aunt May they're going with for the new series of film. We don't see enough of a picture of her as a character yet. For all we know she could more like the Ultimate Spider-Man version. And turn out to be a real pain in the butt.

[laz305]

Wow got lucky and got the last one of the figurine at my BestBuy. On sale for $40 next time I buy first and ask questions later. 😉


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[Jumpman]

Originally Posted by Beast

Re: Aunt May knowing he's Spider-Man.

It depends on where they go with it in the sequel. In the comics it was kinda revealed that Aunt May has always kinda of known that Peter was Spider-Man. But she keeps that knowledge to herself, cause she knows he'd probably stop what he's doing if she came out and let him know. Cause he'd feel guilty that she knew he was putting his life in danger all the time. Of course, I believe the erasure of Spider-Man's identity put that back in the bottle as well.

They toyed with that in the Raimi films by having Aunt May clearly know by Spider-Man II that he was. And giving him that much needed peptalk during the film. Which I really like. Even though Spider-Man III sorta poop cans that by making it seem like she has no idea again. So meh.

It really depends on what version of Aunt May they're going with for the new series of film. We don't see enough of a picture of her as a character yet. For all we know she could more like the Ultimate Spider-Man version. And turn out to be a real pain in the butt.

That scene after he comes home from the battle with the eggs...I think she knows. I've watched that scene over and over again this past week and I think Sally Fields sells it very subtly.

[Beast]

Originally Posted by Jumpman

That scene after he comes home from the battle with the eggs...I think she knows. I've watched that scene over and over again this past week and I think Sally Fields sells it very subtly.

Indeed. But again, depends how they play it in the sequel. Since she already knew he was getting into fights even before Uncle Ben died. And especially afterwards. I wouldn't at all mind them going the route that she knows. As long as they handle it well.

[Walts Ghost]

Originally Posted by Jumpman

That scene after he comes home from the battle with the eggs...I think she knows. I've watched that scene over and over again this past week and I think Sally Fields sells it very subtly.

I agree, I really think she knows at the end. It seems to be a subtle confirmation, and Field does an excellent job in that scene.

[Chaotic]

Sally Fields Aunt May is so much better than Rosemary Harris'. Harris' is so preachy and cheesy.

[Beast]

Originally Posted by Chaotic

Sally Fields Aunt May is so much better than Rosemary Harris'. Harris' is so preachy and cheesy.

I wouldn't go that far. They're both very good takes on the same character. And Raimi's Aunt May kicked Doc Ock's ass. So she wins.

[Walts Ghost]

Originally Posted by Chaotic

Sally Fields Aunt May is so much better than Rosemary Harris'. Harris' is so preachy and cheesy.

I agree. I think Field was much better in the role. Martin Sheen was a much better Uncle Ben as well. Honestly, I just liked this one more than the Raimi films all around. That's not saying I don't like the Raimi films, but this is a better take on the characters and universe, in my opinion.

[tob]

it was a good decision to pick sally fields and martin sheen for those roles

[TheAnimeLegend]

Originally Posted by tob

it was a good decision to pick sally fields and martin sheen for those roles

I agree. Both Martin Sheen and Sally Field had amazing chemistry together.

[SethRex]

Originally Posted by Chaotic

Sally Fields Aunt May is so much better than Rosemary Harris'. Harris' is so preachy and cheesy.

Maybe. But I would probably blame the writing for that preachiness more than the actual actress.

[The_Donster]

Originally Posted by blu-ray_girl_fan

...he answered his own question within his question.

That's possible true, but your response to his question was disrespectful. I honestly don't know if you've always been this way and I'm just noticing it lately or what This is a forum where we discuss things. Perhaps you should remember that before you post one of these responses next time. Back on topic. I watched this over the weekend and I might have to re-watch it. There were elements I liked about it, but the same thing can be said about Raimi's take. With the exception of Spider-Man coming off like a douche bag early on(My wife actually said "I didn't realize Spidey was a douche"). Now I know that was the whole "With great power" thing, even if they didn't go that route in this one, but Garfield just wasn't convincing to me as Peter. Through most of it I was trying to work out what his voice sounded like. My wife came up with Hayden Christensen and I came up with Shia LaBeouf. Stone was great as Stacy, as was Leary. While Field is a good actress, Harris pulled off the look and heart of Aunt May better. So if they could have changed one thing, I wouldn't have minded seeing Aunt May die and Uncle Ben raising Peter. Now I know this goes against source, but it might have been a nice change of pace since this seems to be a mishmash of Ultimate and 616 Spidey.

[retablo]

Originally Posted by SethRex

Maybe. But I would probably blame the writing for that preachiness more than the actual actress.

Except that the same writer - 2-time Oscar-winner Alvin Sargent - worked on all four films. So I credit the actress.

[blu-ray_girl_fan]

Originally Posted by The_Donster

That's possible true, but your response to his question was disrespectful. I honestly don't know if you've always been this way and I'm just noticing it lately or what This is a forum where we discuss things. Perhaps you should remember that before you post one of these responses next time.

I'm not trying to be mean, but it sounds like people don't seem to understand subtlety any more. In the Captain America thread, one person asked why they bothered to show the love story between Steve Rogers and Peggy Carter b/c he ended up being frozen for 70 years. I wanted to cry for the human race when I saw that post.

I guess this is what happens when Christopher Nolan explains and re-explains everything ad nauseum.

[Optimus-Prime-Rox]

Originally Posted by Jumpman

That scene after he comes home from the battle with the eggs...I think she knows. I've watched that scene over and over again this past week and I think Sally Fields sells it very subtly.

My first impression was that Field's Aunt May was just stupid not to show any concern whether Peter told her the truth or not.

[The_Donster]

Originally Posted by blu-ray_girl_fan

I'm not trying to be mean, but it sounds like people don't seem to understand subtlety any more. In the Captain America thread, one person asked why they bothered to show the love story between Steve Rogers and Peggy Carter b/c he ended up being frozen for 70 years. I wanted to cry for the human race when I saw that post.

I guess this is what happens when Christopher Nolan explains and re-explains everything ad nauseum.

I definitely see your point and frustrations in the Cap thread. Unfortunately I think it spilled over to this thread and clouded your judgement here. Unlike Cap, the were a few WTF moments and I'll probably pick it up because of that. Initially I was thinking I'd pass on this one, but the positives outweighed the negatives.

[klauswhereareyou]

Even as big of a mixed bag as Raimi's first Spider-Man film was, at least it still had that mythic quality to it, this was like watching some kind of dull teen drama for the first hour, and then when the action did come, the villian just wasn't very interesting. Even Sandman in Spider-Man 3 was more interesting then this guy. Hopefully they do better with part 2. This wasn't a bad movie, it was just disposable, nothing really memorable or of note.