The Amazing Spider-Man 2 (2014)

When New York is put under siege by Oscorp, it is up to Spider-Man to save the city he swore to protect as well as his loved ones.

Director:

Marc Webb

Writers:

Alex Kurtzman (screenplay), Roberto Orci (screenplay)

Stars:

Andrew Garfield, Emma Stone, Jamie Foxx

4 wins & 30 nominations.

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Andrew Garfield	...	Spider-Man / Peter Parker
Emma Stone	...	Gwen Stacy
Jamie Foxx	...	Electro / Max Dillon
Dane DeHaan	...	Green Goblin / Harry Osborn
Colm Feore	...	Donald Menken
Felicity Jones	...	Felicia
Paul Giamatti	...	Aleksei Sytsevich
Sally Field	...	Aunt May
Embeth Davidtz	...	Mary Parker
Campbell Scott	...	Richard Parker
Marton Csokas	...	Dr. Ashley Kafka
Louis Cancelmi	...	Man in Black Suit
Max Charles	...	Young Peter Parker
B.J. Novak	...	Alistair Smythe
Sarah Gadon	...	Kari

Storyline

We've always known that Spider-Man's most important conflict has been within himself: the struggle between the ordinary obligations of Peter Parker and the extraordinary responsibilities of Spider-Man. But in The Amazing Spider-Man 2, Peter Parker finds that his greatest battle is about to begin. It's great to be Spider-Man. For Peter Parker, there's no feeling quite like swinging between skyscrapers, embracing being the hero, and spending time with Gwen. But being Spider-Man comes at a price: only Spider-Man can protect his fellow New Yorkers from the formidable villains that threaten the city. With the emergence of Electro, Peter must confront a foe far more powerful than he. And as his old friend, Harry Osborn, returns, Peter comes to realize that all of his enemies have one thing in common: Oscorp.

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Plot Keywords:

secret identity | returning character killed off | death of girlfriend | aunt niece relationship | electrical shock | 

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Taglines:

No more secrets.

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Genres:

Action | Adventure | Sci-Fi

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Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated PG-13 for sequences of sci-fi action/violence

Did You Know?

Trivia

The theme from Spider-Man (1967) is played repeatedly as Peter's cell phone ringtone, and Spider-Man also whistles the theme when stripping Aleksei Systevich.

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Goofs

(at around 13 mins) During the opening chase when Spidey hangs the last container of plutonium from a lamppost with his webbing, Aleksei easily grabs it, breaking the web. When Spidey immobilizes him by webbing his hands, he can't break the webbing. This is because he used only just enough strength of webbing to hold the weight of the container.

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Quotes

[first lines]
Richard Parker: People will say I am a monster for what I've done. And maybe they're right. I'd always thought that I'd have more time.

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Crazy Credits

During the end credits, several schematics can be seen of the Rhino suit, the Green Goblin glider, the metallic Vulture wings, the mechanical Doctor Octopus tentacles, and other obscure weapons.

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Alternate Versions

The Italian version plays the song "Amazing" by Francesca Michielin over the end credits.

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Connections

Featured in First Viewing: The Amazing Spider-Man 2 (2020)

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Soundtracks

Gone, Gone, Gone
Written by Derek A.E. Fuhrmann, Todd Clark and Gregg Wattenberg
Performed by Phillip Phillips
Courtesy of Interscope Records
Under license from Universal Music Enterprises

User Reviews

Good

Superheroes are heroic because they feel a moral obligation to help the average Joe. Not this Spider-Man. All the characters struggle against the system that has perpetuated falsehoods. The main characteristic of the film is the gloomy atmosphere, emphasizing the desolate hopelessness. The cinematography is stark and bare, with only the soundtrack adding some effect. The acting is very effective. From an artistic standpoint, there were some plot elements and character developments I didn't think were totally needed. They do however drive the story, which seemed to be their purpose, so I can accept them. But it's a two-hour pile of destructive self-obsession.

Details

Official Sites:

Marvel Official Facebook

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

2 May 2014 (USA)

Also Known As:

Spiderman

Filming Locations:

Ironhead Studio, Los Angeles, California, USA

Box Office

Budget:

$200,000,000 (estimated)

Opening Weekend USA:

$91,608,337, 4 May 2014

Gross USA:

$202,853,933

Cumulative Worldwide Gross:

$708,982,323

Company Credits

Production Co:

Marvel Enterprises, Avi Arad Productions, Columbia Pictures

Technical Specs

Runtime:

142 min

Sound Mix:

SDDS Datasat Dolby Digital Auro 11.1 Dolby Atmos

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

2.39 : 1