![]() The whole 'should-they-shouldn’t-they' dilemma of Gwen and Peter’s relationship forms a huge part. There’s a lot going on in Amazing Spider-Man 2, and sadly it doesn’t always come together. Unlike so many superheroes, the identity of Spider-Man doesn’t seem to be a burden but a release for Parker – he’s confident and cocky with his now-honed abilities. But in some ways he’s moved on, graduating high school, enjoying life and really embracing the role of being New York’s protector. Peter is still haunted by the death of Gwen’s father and the promise he failed to keep (to protect his daughter by leaving her alone). Events begin not long after the end of the first film. There’s great action and compelling performances – Garfield is Spider-Man – but there’s also an obvious pressure to rapidly expand the Spider-Man universe that threatens to derail the film at points. The sequel will likely elicit similar reactions. ![]() There was a lot to like – Garfield’s take on Spider-Man, for one – but also plenty to remain unsure and sceptical about. Marc Webb’s rebooted Spider-Man was divisive.
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