The Amazing Spider-Man - Blu-ray + DVD

One thing I wish about Spider-Man: that Sony would release the contract to Marvel Studios so Spidey can be in the Avengers where he belongs. But until that glorious day, Spidey will be forced to live on the silver screen all alone with a set of villains that have yet to be in the movies. Sure, I think I read that The Rhino will be in the next one, which is great since Rhino is one of the classics that, until modern CGI technology, couldn't really be done the right way. The previous three films by Sam Raimi were amazing...well, the first two were amazing, but not number three. Ick, not number three. I mean, Topher Grace as Eddie Brock? Did they even read the comic books? Come on Sam, no wonder there was a needed reboot just a few years later. And why throw in the Sandman AND Green Goblin's son back into the mix? It was too much, and therefore nothing was done to the fullest. In my opinion, they should've just stuck to the Venom suit and cast someone much more comic-book-related as Eddie Brock...someone with a more sinister voice. OK, this is just a ranting history lesson leading up to the real review of the reboot. I LOVED this film for many, many reasons. First, the casting was much more well-done. Andrew Garfield plays a much more believable Peter Parker (lankier, goofier, and much more natural on-screen as a nerd than Toby MacGuire). And they didn't include Mary Jane! They started much earlier in Spider-Man's history by giving us Emma Stone as Gwen Stacey. Much, much better in terms of true storyline adherence. In short, the acting was much, much better and tighter for another reboot, which was risky to begin with in my opinion. The best part of the film, was that they never "buffed" Andrew up when he was in the suit. The suit was loose, wrinkly, and he still looked like the little skinny guy that he truly is when Peter Parker. It was awesome that they didn't make Peter some ripped-up muscle-bound hero after the spider bite. Yes, they gave him the necessary augmentations like vision, spider sense, sticky hands and feet, dexterity, etc., but they didn't buff him. I don't know, for someone who's a Spider-Man purist like me, I thought this was a well-thought-out execution of the character. He looks feeble, even in the suit, and that really helped me root for the underdog even more. The Lizard, played by Rhys Ifans, was massive compared to our Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man, which made the fights look awesome. Regarding character development, the storyline differences between Raimi's first film and this one aren't very big. Uncle Ben is still killed "accidentally" by a rogue criminal that Peter arrogantly lets go to "get even" with some minor injustice. The "with great power comes great responsibility" mantra is still intact, and it's a good lesson to learn...and painful in most instances. But Peter's scientific side is much, much more developed in this film because his webbing isn't organically engineered from his own body (as in Raimi's depiction). As in the comic books, Peter is a scientific genius, and develops his own webbing and shooters. Oscorp as a military industrial complex is also much more developed, though we never see hide nor hair of Norman or his son in this film. In summary, I think this reboot of my favorite comic book character of all time is well-done, surpassing - in my humble opinion - that of Raimi's vision. Marc Webb (really...Webb?) did a great job directing and the on-screen outcome is nothing short of brilliant. I'm very excited for the next installment.

Great Movie

Loved it.

I loved it. I love anything to do with Spiderman so this was no exception. Loved it.

I have never found Spider-Man to be a very appealing character. He seems to be someone that I think everyone except for me can relate to for various reasons. Peter Parker has always been a timid, shy, smart teenager and later he would grow into a very capable and relatable character. Sam Raimi’s trilogy focused too much on Spider-Man as a sort of “everyman” character. However, Marc Webb’s reboot presents a different version of Spider-Man, a version that I personally prefer. The Amazing Spider-Man follows Peter Parker as a high schooler and the struggles and concerns surrounding the life of a teenager. To be fair, Spider-Man was presented as a teenager and works best, to me, in the confines of a young adult growing into the person that he is meant to become. While he is touring the laboratories at Oscorp Industries, Peter is bitten by a radioactive spider which endows him with super human abilities. When a traumatic event occurs in his life, Peter comes to the realization that he has to use his gifts to help others. Many of the movie’s best moments come from the different departures from some of the source material and the movies and cartoons that proceeded it. The Amazing Spider-Man takes inspiration from the Ultimate Spider-Man series which in part explains many of these departures. To begin with the Good Things that the movie presents. The story is very good as an origin story and it presents many things in a different light. Although the main villain’s goals are very murky and questionable, overall the movie has a very compelling story. James Horner’s musical score is very good. Probably not as iconic as Danny Elfman’s from the previous Spider-Man trilogy, but Horner really presents the majesty and playfulness of Spider-Man. In the comics, there is a great deal of mystery surrounding Peter Parker’s childhood and his parent’s death. This movie does a fantastic job of presenting this mystery and gradually contributing to it in the movie, while not giving so much away, this could be seen as an obvious attempt to set up sequels, which is or was a good idea. As I mentioned before, the high school setting for the movie was a great idea and Marc Webb did an amazing job bringing it to film. Andrew Garfield was a great actor to be cast as the young Peter Parker, he does a great job portraying the character from the script…..but does he do a great job portraying the Peter Parker from the comics? Maybe not, but that’s not his fault. Emma Stone is also great as Peter’s love interest, Gwen Stacy. Both of them have great scenes together and really work well with one another, this can be seen in almost all of their scenes, but of course the question persists do they accurately portray the Gwen and Peter from the comics? Probably not, but as I said before, they do a great job portraying the film characters of Peter and Gwen. I enjoyed the presentation of Oscorp Industries headed by the reclusive and ill Norman Osborn, as a mysterious corporation that engages in very worrisome and probably illegal activities involving science. I enjoy that specific presentation of Oscorp, I think a very similar version was presented in an animated television show Spectacular Spider-Man, which was a very good show. Webb presents an arguably accurate depiction of the classical nature of Spider-Man’s powers and the classical web shooters instead of an organic one…..which is kind of weird and creepy. How Webb explores these powers and Peter’s understanding of them is fun and entertaining as well. I am not very familiar with Denis Leary’s performances in other movies, but Leary in this movie portrays a very excellent foil for Spider-Man (as a public figure) in Captain George Stacy, Gwen’s father who is vehemently anti Spider-Man. The movie isn’t without it’s fair share of problems as well. The characterization of Peter is off, he’s quirky, full of himself, and too much like the figure he would later become as a man and not enough like the silent, genius, teenager who is struggling to find himself. He is presented as that “everyman” who takes up for the little guy, a notion and ideal that Peter comes to embrace gradually and isn’t receptive to it initially. Spider-Man’s suit is a point of contention for me as it is very dark and odd looking and doesn’t look like the colorful spandex that we usually see the character wearing. Due to the nature of a reboot, somethings are going to be represented but they aren’t adequately used in a different way in this reboot, particularly Uncle Ben and Aunt May. It’s too much of the “been there, done that” mentality that the writers and Marc Webb really didn’t seem to keen on addressing again for whatever reason. Spider-Man’s enemy in this movie is The Lizard, but if you were to look at him in the film you would have a hard time telling that he is in fact a lizard. The design and the characterization of the Lizard and his alter ego isn’t up to snuff with other comic book villains that we’ve seen before. Lastly, there is a somewhat annoying tendency to use CGI and visual effects in scenes that don’t require CGI, subway trains, New York skyline, Oscorp Tower, etc. Overall the movie is very enjoyable on its own right. But is it a truly accurate presentation of the Spider-Man we see in the comics. No. But it is still a very enjoyable movie.

While this film isn't a magnum opus of Super Hero films, it improves on the Spider Man franchise's previous offerings in spades. While I was apprehensive of Gwen Stacy's selection as Peter's main squeeze in this particular movie, I think it was a wise choice by the studio and writers. Much is done to distance this movie from the previous offerings, as the plot leaps along through Peter Parker's life and background without feeling rushed. Most of the parts are well acted, though I have to give kudos to Spider Man, Gwen Stacy and Gwen's father in particular as stand out roles in this film. Gwen's father comes out at the beginning seeming like a character the audience is supposed to dislike because of how him and Peter interact. But you never quite get there and I find myself admiring the steadfast manner of the character. The pacing works for the film and I think it moves the story along at a relatively reasonable rate. As with most Marvel films, you'll find that the movie follows a relatively well developed formula that involves so much exposition before settling into a faster, action-filled pace towards the end of the movie. The end DID feel a little rushed as the plot struggles to tie off all of the lose ends that are meant to be tied off in short order. But I also think they made an effort to segue into the next movie that makes it work a little bit better. This is a movie that was made with a sequel in mind, and without trying to shoehorn Spiderman into the Avengers, though he's been one of their headlining members in the comics for some time. I think if Spidey is going to be on the Avengers, the Disney/Marvel writers are trying to grow him up a little before he is. I think Spider-Man easily stands on it's own among the Marvel films, and for their individual hero films is one of the better movies in the Marvel Film franchises.

Good gift

So yeah. Most folk are in a fair amount of agreement: The 'Amazing' in the title is actually appropriate. And it sure is a hell of a good time. Some people think that the prior trilogy was fine enough and so they lambaste this new incarnation. Don't fall into that trap, please. As fans, everyone should know that there are many, many Spider-Man tales. Spider-Man Noir, Spider-Man 2099, Ultimate Spider-Man. Should I go on? This isn't an attempt to ignore the fun of the previous films. Instead, they are just using the opportunity to highlight different aspects of the characters, and the stories. Case in point - the most hotly debated item of the "mystery" of Peter Parker's family. Yeah, in the theatre it seemed a mis-step. But in the commentary (see, I bought the BD and watched it prior to the review. End rant) they actually come out and say certain plot points were meant to be fully addressed in a future film. Knowing this, I actually enjoyed the film much more through the second viewing. And speaking of the commentary, we actually get a few great nuggets of the thoughts behind the movie, the casting (apparently Emma Stone and Denis Leary were cast due to physical appearances, or at least it is joked about), the costuming, everything. And none of it is double-tapped in the extensive battery of behind-the-scenes on Disc Two. Remember when Special Editions of DVD had the second disc for all the extra material? Well, this BD release is a step back into that direction. We've got a tonne of treats on that 2nd BD, including like 18 different language tracks. Talk about your global audiences. So don't think about the prior films. Just tuck that away, whatever your opinions may be. This new film is it's own beast and it deserves to be considered as such.

Mi película favorita de Spiderman, además de una pasada visualmente. Un 10

Valutazione spedizione: ottimo. L'articolo è stato consegnato nei tempi previsti, packaging adeguato, pervenuto senza un graffio, qualità essenziale per i collezionisti. Valutazione prodotto: ottimo. Il prodotto corrisponde all'immagine in vetrina e alla descrizione fornita. Contenuto: 1 disco blu-ray (film). Grazie a questo disco ho completato la mia edizione "personale" combo: steelbook (dell'edizione francese) + blu ray (film) + blu ray 3D + contenuti speciali (l'altra versione home video italiana). Valutazione complessiva: ottimo.

Ceci est une critique du The Amazing Spider-Man - Edition premium limitée double blu-ray boîtier métal [Blu-ray] ; je ne sais pas ce que vaut la 3D, j'évite les films au ciné en 3D la voyant assez mal et je trouve que cela n'apporte jamais grand chose pour les films "live" comparé aux films d'animation. J'ai adoré les Films de Sam Raimi si l'on exclut le 3ème qui était particulièrement mauvais. En revanche, je vais le dire tout net, le choix de faire jeu-vidéo pour les effets spéciaux dans les Raimi m'a toujours irritée. Cela donnait de très très mauvaises scènes d'acrobatie et ça ne rendait pas trop le rendu de l'homme araignée. Webb a pris un parti tout autre : les scènes où l'on voit Spider-man se balader des "liane" en "liane" font véritablement hommage aux comics. Ce qui est encore plus incroyable c'est lorsque l'on voit le documentaire de 1h30 qui montre les coulisses du tournage et des cascades et comment ils ont intégré la réalité à la numérisation. Et pourquoi le rendu des scènes d'action donne vraiment l'impression que c'est réel et pas de la numérisation. Pour cela, tous les bonus de ce Blu-ray sont assez fantastiques, on prend autant de plaisir à voir le film que de consulter ses bonus. Quant au son et à l'image du blu-ray : impeccable. On se croirait au cinéma. Mon seul regret c'est le choix de le compacter avec les fameuses bandes noires du 16/9 alors qu'on aurait pu avoir une image en plein écran (comme sur le BR des Avengers par exemple). Aussi intéressant, pas de bêtisier. je suppose qu'il y a peut-être un easter egg quelque part mais je ne l'ai pas encore trouvé et je n'ai pas vraiment cherché sur le net pour voir s'il existait. Quant à Andrew Garfield, c'est de très loin un meilleur choix que Tobey Mcguire (que mon cœur de midinette de l'époque aimait pourtant beaucoup) : il est plus présent, plus charismatique. Le personnage est montré comme l'être intelligent des BD, ce qui n'était pas aussi développé dans les Raimi même si on nous le dit. Et le choix d'avoir Gwen Stacy à la place de M.J. est excellent, non seulement parce qu'Emma Stone est l'une des actrices les plus adorables et vivantes de ces derniers 5 ans mais aussi parce que l'alchimie entre les deux acteurs crève l'écran. On rajoutera aussi que le méchant est un méchant avec un peu plus d'épaisseur que ceux de Raimi et ceci en fait une histoire d'origine particulièrement efficace. Pas un seul personnage ne donne l'impression d'être unidimensionnel et si l'on peut regretter certains choix dans le montage qui nous ait expliqué aussi dans les bonus, le tout est une merveille à regarder. Image : 4/5 (à cause des bandes noires) Son : 5/5 Bonus : 5/5

We recently watched this movie in 3D, and the effects were incredible! They were some of the best 3D effects I've seen, adding a whole new level of excitement to the action sequences. The movie itself was also very enjoyable, with a great story and fantastic acting. If you have a 3D TV and you're a fan of superhero movies, I highly recommend checking this one out!

Ich hatte das Glück den Film bei der Deutschland Premiere sehen zu können. Da ich ein absoluter Spidey Fan bin ging ich mit sehr großer Erwartung in den Film. Die ersten Teile von Sam R. fand ich gut. Leider waren die Teile ja recht weit von den Comics entfernt. Vom neuen Film erhofte ich natürlich das er sich mehr an die Comicvorlage hält. Leider und gleich vorweg, der Film ging einen eigenen Weg. Die Comic Vorlage wurde noch weniger beachtet wie bei den Raimi Filmen. Ich mußte mich in den 2 Stunden Film im Kopf frei machen und gleichzeitig versuchen zu genießen. BITTE NICHT LESEN WENN IHR DEN FILM OHNE VORKENNTNISS SEHEN WOLLT!!! Was mich ein wenig irritiert hat war die tatsache das peter parker im film seine geheimidentität als solches preisgegeben hat. und zwar an gwen stacy . das wiederspricht allem was die comics zeigten. wer die geschichte aus den comics kennt, weiß das es peter extrem wichtig war seine geheimidentität geheim (deswegen auch eine maske) zu halten. besonders seiner familie gegenüber. denn zuviel gefahren bedrohten spiderman bzw peter parker. gwen stacy wußte bis zu ihrem tot durch den grünen kobolt nicht wer spiderman wirklich war. man muss wissen , das gwen, peter parker liebt aber spiderman hasst. das war dadurch gekommen weil sie dachte das spiderman verantwortlich war für den tot ihres vaters, george stacy . aber kurz bevor ihr vater starb zog peter die maske ab und zeigte ihm wer spiderman wirklich war. das wiederum wußte gwen nicht und sie dachte spiderman wäre verantwortlich für den tot ihres vaters. peter lebte also immer im zwiespalt zwischen seinem alter ego spiderman der von gwen gehasst wird und sich selber der gwen liebt. soweit die comic vorlage...... der rest ist geschichte bis hin zum tot von gwen usw. Soweit eben die Comic Vorlage aus den 70er. Im film aber sagt peter , gwen sehr schnell wer er ist und auch ihrem vater zeigte er wer spiderman wirklich ist. ich dachte in dem moment, oh nein was passiert hier? da hätten die filme macher ja gleich mary jane wieder nehmen können, denn die wusste ja wirklich wer spiderman war. ich denke entweder wollte marc webb seinen eigenen weg gehen bzw der typ der die story umgeschrieben hatte oder die film jungs haben sich überhaupt nicht um die comicvorlage gekümmert und einfach alles quer durcheinander gemischt. naja das werden wir wohl nie herausfinden. wie gesagt als fan der comics ein schwerer brocken.. Mal von diesem manko abgesehen und rein von der Umsetzung her aber ein super film!!! Sehr gute Spidey Action und zum Teil sehr gute Ideen wurden gezeigt. Leider hat mir der 3d Effekt nicht so gefallen. Das hätte man viel besser machen können und müssen. Den Film kann man auch ruhig in 2d ansehen. Kein vergleich zu Avatar oder Avengers. Schade. Aber ich bin sehr froh meinen Lieblingsheld in einen gut gemachten Film erleben zu können und denke das er den Leuten gefallen wird. Wie gesagt ich sah den Film sehr kritisch. Die meisten kennen ja die Comic Vorlage nicht und die können den Film wohl auch freier genießen als ich. Die Schauspieler waren sehr sehr gut. Ach ja.. noch eine Sache die mir wichtig ist. Normal hat so ein Film eine gute Filmmusik verdient, aber das war eher eine ohne Wiedererkennungswert. In Superman von früher war die Filmmusik total auf den Helden zugeschnitten und man wusste da kommt Superman. So auch bei Star Wars. Leider muß unser Spidey ganz ohne diesen ,,Wiedererkennungswert ,, auskommen. Könnte Ihn mir immer wieder ansehen. Er ist nicht langweilig und hat auch keine Längen wie die Raimi Filme.