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The Amazing Spider-Man 2

The Amazing Spider-Man 2 is a 2014 American superhero film based on the Marvel Comics character Spider-Man. The film was directed by Marc Webb and written by Alex Kurtzman, Roberto Orci, and Jeff Pinkner. It is the sequel to 2012's The Amazing Spider-Man and the second film in the reboot of the Spider-Man film series. The film stars Andrew Garfield as Peter Parker / Spider-Man, alongside Emma Stone, Jamie Foxx, Dane DeHaan, Colm Feore, Paul Giamatti, and Sally Field. In the film, Peter Parker struggles to balance his personal life and his duties as Spider-Man. He must also face a new threat in the form of Electro (Foxx), a former Oscorp employee who has been transformed into a powerful electrical being.

The Amazing Spider-Man 2 was released in the United States on May 2, 2014, in 2D, 3D, and IMAX 3D. The film received mixed reviews from critics, with some praising the performances of Garfield and Foxx, while others criticized the film's story and pacing. The film was a commercial success, grossing over $700 million worldwide.

Plot

Peter Parker (Andrew Garfield) is a high school student who has been living with his Aunt May (Sally Field) since his parents' death. He is also Spider-Man, a superhero who protects New York City from crime. Peter is struggling to balance his personal life and his duties as Spider-Man. He is also dealing with the death of his Uncle Ben (Martin Sheen), which still haunts him.

One day, Peter meets Max Dillon (Jamie Foxx), an Oscorp employee who is obsessed with Spider-Man. Max is accidentally transformed into Electro, a powerful electrical being. Electro blames Spider-Man for his transformation and vows to kill him.

Peter must also deal with Harry Osborn (Dane DeHaan), his best friend who is dying from a genetic disease. Harry blames Peter for his father's death and becomes the Green Goblin, a villain who wants to kill Spider-Man.

Peter must find a way to defeat Electro and the Green Goblin, while also trying to save his relationship with Gwen Stacy (Emma Stone).

Cast

  • Andrew Garfield as Peter Parker / Spider-Man
  • Emma Stone as Gwen Stacy
  • Jamie Foxx as Max Dillon / Electro
  • Dane DeHaan as Harry Osborn / Green Goblin
  • Colm Feore as Donald Menken
  • Paul Giamatti as Aleksei Sytsevich / Rhino
  • Sally Field as May Parker

Production

The Amazing Spider-Man 2 was announced in 2011, shortly after the release of The Amazing Spider-Man. Marc Webb was hired to return as director, and Alex Kurtzman, Roberto Orci, and Jeff Pinkner were hired to write the screenplay. The film was shot in New York City and Los Angeles.

Release

The Amazing Spider-Man 2 was released in the United States on May 2, 2014, in 2D, 3D, and IMAX 3D. The film was a commercial success, grossing over $700 million worldwide.

Critical reception

The Amazing Spider-Man 2 received mixed reviews from critics. Some praised the performances of Garfield and Foxx, while others criticized the film's story and pacing. The film was also criticized for its reliance on special effects.

Legacy

The Amazing Spider-Man 2 was followed by a sequel, The Amazing Spider-Man 3, which was released in 2016. However, the film was a critical and commercial failure, and the franchise was rebooted with the release of Spider-Man: Homecoming in 2017.

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