The Amazing Spider-Man 2

Ever since the the reboot of the Spider-Man franchise with The Amazing Spider-Man audiences have had a chance to fall in love all over again with our friendly neighborhood teenage superhero.  Like with the Batman reboots, The Amazing Spider-Man first chose villains who were not used in the originals (Batman used the Scarecrow and the League of Shadows, both of whom had not been done before, and The Amazing Spider-Man chose to use the Lizard which had also not been used before).  As with Batman, The sequel starts introducing more commonly known characters (aka: Green Goblin, Doc Oc's suit is visible briefly) but unlike Batman, the movie chooses to focus on yet another new villain who was given quite the makeover from how he appeared in the comics.  We are talking, of course, of our friend Max Dillon who becomes Electro.  This decision to focus on a new superhero again was a benefit in my opinion.  It seems like this franchise will continue to do this (they introduced Rhino and Vulture in this film) and I agree with their approach although I would much rather see them do the Kingpin.  I'm wondering if they are hesitating to use the Kingpin because they have created a world where Oscorp reigns supreme and they need to support two powerful criminal empires.

This movie, like its predecessor, was very funny with plenty of action.  I did feel like there was probably too much development of the relationship with Gwen, but it make sense in the end when Spidey snaps Gwen's neck at the end of the movie trying to save her.  Don't worry, they've already introduced his next love interest (Black Cat).  The movie was just as good as the first although after 5 Spider-Man films, I am hoping that they might finally be able to make one that doesn't have a funeral in it.  That scene has been very played out and is getting exhausting.

Looking forward eagerly to the 3rd installment of The Amazing Spider-Man.