Re: The Amazing Spider-Man
Positive review and responds to GL references.
Rick Marshall @rickmarshall
@KyleAMaynard I thought GL was terrible, and I thought TASM was the best Spidey movie so far. I have no idea what that guy was thinking.
Rick Marshall @rickmarshall
@ohheyitsgabe It's basically a cross between USM and E-616 SM origins. I had no problem w/ it whatsoever. Loved the film.
Rick Marshall @rickmarshall
@ohheyitsgabe It's a different type of film, so it's hard to compare. It's def. my favorite Spider-Man movie so far (and I loved Spidey 2).
Kyle Maynard @KyleAMaynard @rickmarshall You don't know me, but someone who WORKS for Marvel just said TASM is this year's Green Lantern after seeing it. Thoughts?
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4h Rick Marshall @rickmarshall
@KyleAMaynard That person is insane. I loved it & plan to actually (*gasp*) buy a ticket to see it again.
Rick Marshall @rickmarshall
@ohheyitsgabe The origin in TASM wasn't changed any more than Raimi's films. Heck, in some ways, it's closer to comics (webshooters, etc).
Rick Marshall @rickmarshall @iJackSparrow I'm under embargo, so I can't do much. But I'm perplexed by the hate. I saw it w/ a bunch of comic fans & we all LOVED it.
Rick Marshall @rickmarshall @ohheyitsgabe Comparing Avengers, TASM, TDK is like comparing The Hangover, Breakfast Club, Shawshank Redemption. All good, all different.
Rick Marshall @rickmarshall @KyleAMaynard @iJackSparrow The origin complaint is weird. TASM isn't any less loyal to comics than Nolan's Batman or Raimi's Spidey.
Rick Marshall @rickmarshall @iJackSparrow @KyleMaynard Yeah, I thought GL was terrible too, so it's not like I'm so far off from the crowd here. That critique is weird.
Rick Marshall @rickmarshall @iJackSparrow @KyleAMaynard Don't get me wrong, I'll mention some flaws in my review, but I still cheered like a 12yo kid at several points.
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"I actually was furious when they announced that they would reboot the franchise. And I cried a little, as I saw Spider-Man 3 again on DVD, knowing it would be the last of the Raimi Spider-Man movies (yes, I also loved the 3rd one, if less than 1+2) And I always heavily enjoyed Maguire's interpretation of the character, but Garfield sort of took it to the next level.
The movie is not without it's weak spots, but overall I think the reboot was a good thing. There is much to love in this movie.
And they sorta announce the villain of the next one!"