Release: 2014-04-16
Runtime: 2h 21m (141 minutes)
For Peter Parker, life is busy. Between taking out the bad guys as Spider-Man and spending time with the person he loves, Gwen Stacy, high school graduation cannot come quickly enough. Peter has not forgotten about the promise he made to Gwen’s father to protect her by staying away, but that is a promise he cannot keep. Things will change for Peter when a new villain, Electro, emerges, an old friend, Harry Osborn, returns, and Peter uncovers new clues about his past.
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Genres: Adventure, Action, Science Fiction
Cast: Andrew Garfield, Jamie Foxx, Dane DeHaan, more
Andrew Garfield
as Spider-Man / Peter Parker
Jamie Foxx
as Electro / Max Dillon
Dane DeHaan
as Green Goblin / Harry Osborn
Emma Stone
as Gwen Stacy
Felicity Jones
as Felicia
Sarah Gadon
as Kari
Martin Sheen
as Uncle Ben (uncredited)
Sally Field
as Aunt May
Embeth Davidtz
as Mary Parker
Paul Giamatti
as Aleksei Sytsevich
Stan Lee
as Graduation Guest
Denis Leary
as Captain Stacy (uncredited)
For Peter Parker, life is busy. Between taking out the bad guys as Spider-Man and spending time with the person he loves, Gwen Stacy, high school graduation cannot come quickly enough. Peter has not forgotten about the promise he made to Gwen’s father to protect her by staying away, but that is a promise he cannot keep. Things will change for Peter when a new villain, Electro, emerges, an old friend, Harry Osborn, returns, and Peter uncovers new clues about his past.
His greatest battle begins.
The Amazing Spider-Man 2 is a superhero film released in 2014, directed by Marc Webb. This movie is part of the Marvel Comics universe and serves as a sequel to the 2012 film The Amazing Spider-Man. It features Andrew Garfield as Peter Parker/Spider-Man and Emma Stone as Gwen Stacy, among other notable actors including Jamie Foxx, Dane DeHaan, and Sally Field.
This film follows Peter Parker as he battles with the responsibilities of being Spider-Man while also dealing with personal challenges. He faces the villain Electro, played by Foxx, and confronts the return of his childhood friend, Harry Osborn, who becomes the Green Goblin.
The narrative kicks off with a backstory revealing the tragic fate of Peter’s parents, leading to his quest for answers about their deaths. As he navigates his relationship with Gwen, the stakes rise when Electro emerges as a significant threat to New York City.
Filming for The Amazing Spider-Man 2 took place in New York City between February and June 2013. The film debuted in both standard and 3D formats on May 2, 2014, in the United States, following earlier international releases in March 2014.
The movie received a mixed reception from critics. While the chemistry between Garfield and Stone was praised, along with the visual effects and action sequences, the screenplay faced criticism for being overly complicated. Despite this, the film performed well at the box office, grossing around $716 million globally, making it one of the highest-grossing films of the year.
After the success of the previous film, this sequel was intended to lead into more sequels and spin-offs, including films focusing on characters like Venom and the Sinister Six. However, following its mixed reviews and underwhelming box office performance relative to expectations, plans for further installments were ultimately canceled.
In 2015, Sony Pictures reached an agreement with Marvel Studios to include Spider-Man in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. This led to a reboot of the character, with Tom Holland taking over the role in subsequent films.
The film not only explored Peter Parker's evolution as a hero but also delved into themes of loss and sacrifice, ultimately culminating in a tragic event that profoundly impacts Peter and shapes his future as Spider-Man.
The Amazing Spider-Man 2 is characterized by its spectacular visual effects, emotional depth, and the tension between personal and superhero responsibilities. The film's soundtrack, composed by Hans Zimmer and a group referred to as The Magnificent Six, adds to the film's thrilling atmosphere.
