The Amazing Spider-Man
The Amazing Spider-Man is a 2012 American superhero film based on the Marvel Comics character of the same name. The film is a reboot of the Spider-Man film series and stars Andrew Garfield as Peter Parker / Spider-Man. The film was directed by Marc Webb and written by James Vanderbilt, Alvin Sargent, and Steve Kloves. The film follows Peter Parker as he is bitten by a radioactive spider and gains superpowers, which he uses to fight crime while trying to balance his personal life.
The Amazing Spider-Man was a critical and commercial success, grossing over $757 million worldwide against a production budget of $230 million. The film received generally positive reviews from critics, with praise for Garfield's performance, Webb's direction, and the film's action sequences. The film was also nominated for two Academy Awards, including Best Visual Effects.
The Amazing Spider-Man was followed by a sequel, The Amazing Spider-Man 2, in 2014. However, the sequel was not as successful as the first film, and plans for a third film were eventually scrapped.