THE AMAZING SPIDERMAN 2

When The Amazing Spiderman came out in 2012 one the things I was excited for was for a sequel. So here we are, two years on and The Amazing Spiderman 2 has been released. Yesterday I grabbed a coffee, a pair of IMAX glasses and headed off to cinema. Spiderman is one of my favourite Marvel characters because I love his sarcastic ways and the films are always full of amazing storylines. Also, if there was ever a movie to see in 3D this would be the movie; you feel like you a swinging along the streets of New York as you watch Spiderman fight the enemies that come his way. If you haven't seen this first film I'll give you a little synopsis of it: Peter Parker, a high-school student who was dumped on his aunt and uncle when he was only a young boy as his parents had to mysteriously flee, gets bitten by a spider at Oscorp (a corporation which his father set up) and inhibits all the traits that a Spider has. Peter has to fight Dr Curt Connors, his fathers previous partner at Oscorp, as he turns into his alter-ego that is The Lizard.

The Amazing Spiderman 2 follows on from the first movie and Peter is still guilt-ridden with what happened in the last film. I would tell you what happened but spoilers! This film is a lot more emotional than the first one as Peter and Gwen (his girlfriend) are constantly having troubles as Peter feels like he will put Gwen in danger if they continue to see each other. You ride an emotional rollercoaster in this film as there are many ups and downs to it. After Peter lost his Uncle Ben in the previous film, he lives with only his Aunt May. In this movie you see how Aunt May is struggling to fund Peter and how she feels neglected by him as he always wants to find out what happened to his parents after he left them. After all hope is lost in his investigation, his anger gives him a sign of hope and he gets one step closer to discovering why his parents had to leave him that night.

Once again this film has some amazing graphics in it. It amazes me how technology has changed so much as you think that a human is swinging through the streets of New York and not a CGI creation. I'm sure most of the action scenes are done by stunt men and women but when they aren't you really cannot tell the difference. Jaime Foxx plays Max Dillon, an outsider on society who is not wanted or needed by anyone. After a fatal accident at Oscorp Max is turned into a human generator and names himself Electro. The transformation of Max Dillon to Electro is truly amazing and you'd think it would take years for a production team the make a blue electric villain who causes blackouts in New York. Electro eventually teams up with Harry Osborn, one of Peter's oldest friends. When Harry realises the Spiderman's blood may save him from dying, he asks Peter to talk to Spiderman. Spiderman refuses which sends Harry crazy. He discovers about the Special Projects that are held at Oscorp, injects himself with spider venom and suits up. Harry will eventually become the Green Goblin.

The fight scenes in this film are truly incredible! They keep you on the edge of your seat and there is plenty for you to go at. As I saw the movie in IMAX I felt like I was part of the film and I just wanted to get involved to help Spiderman save good ol' New York! Once again, the production team have really excelled in the development of this movie as it makes you feel like you are part of the superhero world - and I really wish I was!

Once again I cannot fault the acting of the startling handsome Andrew Garfield and the gorgeous Emma Stone; I felt captivated in their relationship, but I'm sure it isn't that hard for them considering they are a real-life couple. I also felt that Jamie Foxx played a very good part as he had to switch into two different personalities in the movie. At first he played a geeky lonely man who just wanted some attention but by the end of the film he played a crazed super-villain who tried everything in his power to destroy Spiderman. Dane DeHaan also plays an interesting character; Harry Osborn spent most of his childhood in boarding school and it seems to have damaged him for the future. At the end of the film Harry is filled with a hatred for Spiderman and is beginning to put together a group of villains to go against Spiderman.

If I were to criticise the film, I would say that the ending may have ruined it for me. After the film being very emotional throughout I was practically creating new rivers with my tears in the cinema! However, I feel like I cannot take that away from the film as I did enjoy it. Also, the film left many questions at the end of it and there is definitely an open ending for another sequel. All-in-all I would recommend that you go and see this film but make sure you see it in 3D as it makes the movie experience that little bit more special.