The Amazing Spider-Man

About The Amazing Spider-Man

The Amazing Spider-Man is a superhero film directed by Marc Webb, based on the Marvel Comics character Spider-Man and a reboot of Spider-Man's film series. The plot revolves around Peter Parker, a high school student, becoming Spider-Man and his fight against the villain, the Lizard, after an accident involving a radioactive spider bite transforms his life.

Making / Production

The film was produced by Columbia Pictures and Marvel Entertainment. Pre-production began in 2010, with shooting taking place in Los Angeles and New York City from 2011 to 2012. The film was shot in 3D and released in 2012.

Actors

• Andrew Garfield as Peter Parker/Spider-Man: Garfield brings a sense of vulnerability and rash courage to the character, making him relatable and heroic.
• Emma Stone as Gwen Stacy: Stone portrays Peter's high school love interest, combining intelligence, kindness, and a strong moral compass in her role.
• Rhys Ifans as Dr. Curtis Connors/The Lizard: Ifans gives a deeply emotional performance, portraying a well-meaning scientist turned terrifying creature.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• This film marked the first time the character of Gwen Stacy was introduced in the film series - she had not appeared in the previous trilogy.
• The role of Peter Parker was originally offered to actor Josh Hutcherson, who later lost the part to Andrew Garfield.
• The film's budget was approximately $200 million, making it one of the most expensive films ever made at the time of its release.

Quotes

• "With great power comes great responsibility." - Uncle Ben
• "I created him... That's not true. I created Peter Parker. I didn't create Spider-Man." - Dr. Connors

Music, Soundtrack

• The film's score was composed by James Horner, known for his work on Titanic and Avatar.
• The soundtrack includes songs from Coldplay, Pearl Jam, and The Rolling Stones.