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[……forgetit]

I feel like I'm the only one who enjoyed ASM

I prefered it to Raimi's, by far.

I'm with ya buddy

 

[bro1]

I feel like I'm the only one who enjoyed ASM

I prefered it to Raimi's, by far.

Same here. I know people Call him Spider Douche but I found the Ultimate character to be very similar to ASM character. Also, characters change in comics all the time and I'm not sure why we can't let the movie version be a bit different than the comic version.

 

[Dysun]

No offense to the actress but she's no MJ

Movie still seems like a disaster

 

[kunonabi]

I feel like I'm the only one who enjoyed ASM

I prefered it to Raimi's, by far.

nah, i felt the same way.

 

[Charles Foster Kane]

I don't know if that's big of a deal. She was only set for a few days of shooting, so whatever her role in the story, I don't think it was that large.

Having said, the first ASM cut out whole sections of storylines and characterization for the sake of...something...so it probably is fair to assume the worst here too. :lol

Something that probably won't even be mentioned in the second one.

 

[Blader]

Something that probably won't even be mentioned in the second one.

It's pretty absurd that the biggest selling point of the reboot - the whole thing that Webb, Sony, et al. were trumpeting as this reason this movie should exist so soon after Raimi's movies - was heavily cut down so that the "untold story" could be spread out over three four films.

Say what you will about the Dark Knight trilogy, but it's moves like these that make me more appreciative of Nolan's "do everything you can in one movie" approach over this "save everything for the sequel(s)" mentality that's ruining stories left and right.

 

[Future PhaZe]

can we just reboot it one more time

 

[Dice]

Cutting out Mary Jane? Can they also cut out all the Matrix/Transformers sound effects that made no sense whatsoever?

 

[Toa TAK]

can we just reboot it one more time

No. We just need Raimi's Spider-Man 4.

 

[BJK]

Same here. I know people Call him Spider Douche but I found the Ultimate character to be very similar to ASM character. Also, characters change in comics all the time and I'm not sure why we can't let the movie version be a bit different than the comic version.

The ending to ASM kills the movie for me. Pete knows and believes that being with Gwen is putting her in harms way, but does it anyway. It's terribly on-the-nose for anyone who knows the characters

Spoiler

or has read any spoilers based on Emma Stone's wardrobe for the sequel

, and runs contrary to the great power, great responsibility core of the character. I haven't seen Raimi's first movie in awhile, but my recollection is that he handled the same issue in a way that was more true to the character I grew up with.

 

[Liquidsnake]

If you could reboot, who would be Spiderman?

 

[SUPARSTARX]

So they're filming both sequels at once?

 

[Jamie OD]

This film seems like a mess.

So was the last one. There were trailers with footage that never showed up in the finished movie.

 

[morningbus]

If you could reboot, who would be Spiderman?

Ryan Reynolds.

Ryan Reynolds for all superheroes.

 

[Kinyou]

Ryan Reynolds.

Ryan Reynolds for all superheroes.

Ryan Reynolds is.... Spiderwoman

 

[Aguirre]

so is there even any women in this movie then?

/sigh

im out.>.<

 

[RangerX]

I feel like I'm the only one who enjoyed ASM

I prefered it to Raimi's, by far.

Lifelong Spider-man reader and I much preferred ASM to Raimi's. I'm with you man

 

[Toa TAK]

so is there even any women in this movie then?

/sigh

im out.>.<

I just thought about that, too.

So far we're only looking at Emma Stone and Sally Field.

 

[yogloo]

Emma Stone can play both roles. Just get her to dye her hair red again and be done with it.

I approve of this.

 

[Quick]

I feel like I'm the only one who enjoyed ASM

I prefered it to Raimi's, by far.

I love ASM. You have my axe.

Though, I can't really pick a preference. I love both Spider-Man 1 and 2, and ASM.

 

[rekameohs]

Gotta find enough room to add in at least 7 more villains.

 

[Charles Foster Kane]

It's pretty absurd that the biggest selling point of the reboot - the whole thing that Webb, Sony, et al. were trumpeting as this reason this movie should exist so soon after Raimi's movies - was heavily cut down so that the "untold story" could be spread out over three four films.

Say what you will about the Dark Knight trilogy, but it's moves like these that make me more appreciative of Nolan's "do everything you can in one movie" approach over this "save everything for the sequel(s)" mentality that's ruining stories left and right.

Yeah, pretty disappointing. If they mention something plot wise, they better develop it in that film, this isn't Desperate Housewives.

Or if they want to, do as Raimi did. He put Connors in 2 & 3, but he was just a little nod, not integral to the plot (or at least there wasn't an entire story line around him in those films). That's the way I wanted to see MJ in ASM2.

 

[Mariolee]

Is Sony just being a dick about this or is Marc Webb just being incompetent?

 

[Charles Foster Kane]

Is Sony just being a dick about this or is Marc Webb just being incompetent?

I'd say a little of both (with Sony maybe being big dicks).

 

[morningbus]

Ryan Reynolds is.... Spiderwoman

I personally had Idris Elba in mind, but he'll do.

 

[Busty]

So Sony are retroactively refitting a film already in production to fit into a proposed four film arc the latter two of which were only just released announced?

What could possibly go wrong?

Spoiler

Everything. I have zero confidence that they can pull this off.

 

[kunonabi]

The ending to ASM kills the movie for me. Pete knows and believes that being with Gwen is putting her in harms way, but does it anyway. It's terribly on-the-nose for anyone who knows the characters

Spoiler

or has read any spoilers based on Emma Stone's wardrobe for the sequel

, and runs contrary to the great power, great responsibility core of the character. I haven't seen Raimi's first movie in awhile, but my recollection is that he handled the same issue in a way that was more true to the character I grew up with.

he married mj in the comics despite the same misgivings. peter isn't batman or bruce wayne. he always wanted the same everyday things normal people have. it's how those two sides of his life interact that make him so interesting and why so many of his villains end up being his friends or interacting with his loved ones in some way.

 

[Wingfan19]

I just thought about that, too.

So far we're only looking at Emma Stone and Sally Field.

And the girl rumored to be Felcia Hardy

http://www.slashfilm.com/has-felicity-jones-confirmed-her-black-cat-role-the-amazing-spider-man-2/

 

[Tucah]

I just thought about that, too.

So far we're only looking at Emma Stone and Sally Field.

Weren't there rumors of Black Cat too?

 

[brandonh83]

Yep things change during production. I assumed she'd have a small "I'm here" introduction in the sequel anyway and nothing substantial. But of course this means the movie is going to be terrible and facing issues and blah blah blah

Especially since they just announced 3 and 4, there's plenty of room for her.

 

[Toa TAK]

he married mj in the comics despite the same misgivings. peter isn't batman or bruce wayne. he always wanted the same everyday things normal people have. it's how those two sides of his life interact that make him so interesting and why so many of his villains end up being his friends or interacting with his loved ones in some way.

Nailed it.

And the girl rumored to be Felcia Hardy

Weren't there rumors of Black Cat too?

Aha! I was hoping someone would say otherwise. But why is she needed?

WHY ARE THERE SO MANY PEOPLE

 

[Sober]

Emma Stone can play both roles. Just get her to dye her hair red again and be done with it.

We should start an internet petition.

Kinda ballsy basically shooting scenes for the following movie while the current one is still in production. Does anyone do these? Or are they expecting crazy child actor growth spurts from adults now that they have to do this?

 

[Nesotenso]

such a mess. all this to print money while the franchise goes down the tubes.

 

[Liquidsnake]

Is Sony just being a dick about this or is Marc Webb just being incompetent?

Marc Webb.

 

[F0rneus]

I haven't followed the production much but I do know they are aiming for Sinister 6. They might want to go full stupid and bring in symbiotes/Venom for massive clusterfuck potential.

 

[yogloo]

We should start an internet petition.

Kinda ballsy basically shooting scenes for the following movie while the current one is still in production. Does anyone do these? Or are they expecting crazy child actor growth spurts from adults now that they have to do this?

We totally should. The new Mary Jane is kind of unattractive.

 

[Hero_of_the_Day]

Weird. Guess they gotta make room for all those villains.

 

[RobotNinjaHornets]

Why are people acting like minor characters don't get cut out of films all the time? She shot barely anything, I doubt there was any major plot points in her scenes, just an introduction.

Oh wait I forgot, ASM is the worst thing ever. Ignore me.

 

[JerryThePredator]

Emma Stone is way hotter anyhow. I'm glad they are cutting a character, the fools who made Spider-Man 3 could have learned a thing or two.

 

[ZeroGravity]

It almost amazing how poorly Sony is botching this entire franchise.

 

[Wingfan19]

Why are people acting like minor characters don't get cut out of films all the time? She shot barely anything, I doubt there was any major plot points in her scenes, just an introduction.

Oh wait I forgot, ASM is the worst thing ever. Ignore me.

Can't quote this enough... Let them finish the thing and put a trailer out first before everyone hates on it. I liked ASM more than Spidey 1 and 3, and in some ways more than SM2.

 

[Toa TAK]

Emma Stone is way hotter anyhow. I'm glad they are cutting a character, the fools who made Spider-Man 3 could have learned a thing or two.

The hell? Haven't you noticed the amount of characters in this film?

So far we have, Rhino, Electro, Harry Osborn, Norman Osborn, Toomes, and a rumored Felicia Hardy. On top of characters from the first film.

 

[ToxicAdam]

This is what I have been saying they should have done in Raimi trilogy for years.

Although it probably would have been wise to show a scene where MJ is getting on with her life in some fashion. I guess you can do that in the narrative.

 

[zychi]

After credits scene. Or they were already filming part 3 while doing part 2, to have continuity without cutting Emma Stone a new deal

 

[Hero_of_the_Day]

Guys, it's no big deal. They hacked the first movie to pieces in editing, and hardly anyone even noticed!

 

[sn00zer]

Recasting rumors in 3....2....1.....

 

[Demoncarnotaur]

Guys, it's no big deal. They hacked the first movie to pieces in editing, and hardly anyone even noticed!

Out of curiosity, are there details about what was cut?

I liked the first half of the movie, but the second half was a mess.

 

[Wingfan19]

The hell? Haven't you noticed the amount of characters in this film?

So far we have, Rhino, Electro, Harry Osborn, Norman Osborn, Toomes, and a rumored Felicia Hardy. On top of characters from the first film (aka Spider-Man, Gwen, and Aunt May).

And The Dark Knight had Batman, Joker, Two Face, Gordon, Alfred, Rachael, Fox, Lau, Gambol, and Scarecrow.

Not every character in this movie will have tons of screen time or play a huge role. Shame on them for setting up future plot lines and giving winks to the fans by using established characters. If anyone thinks Toomes is going to done a Vulture costume in this movie, you're fucking crazy. He'll be no more than what Lau was in Dark Knight.

 

[bort]

Maybe the second one will end with "Face it tiger, you just hit the jackpot."

 

[Larson Conway]

Whut.

Recast her.

Isla Fisher.