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 |
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. Written by Sony Pictures Entertainment
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.