About The Amazing Spider-Man™ 2

Released in 2014, The Amazing Spider-Man™ 2 is the sequel to the 2012 film, The Amazing Spider-Man™. Directed by Marc Webb, the film focuses on Peter Parker (Andrew Garfield) who is dealing with his troubled relationship with Gwen Stacy (Emma Stone), while battling sinister villains including Electro (Jamie Foxx), his old friend Harry Osborn (Dane DeHaan), and the mystery of his parents' disappearance.

Making/Production

The film was produced by Avi Arad and Matt Tolmach for Columbia Pictures. Director Marc Webb returned from the first film, crafting a web of storylines to build suspense and further develop Peter Parker's character. A noticeable increase in special effects and CGI was seen in the film, particularly in scene involving Spider-Man swinging through the city and the battles with Electro.

Actors

• Andrew Garfield as Spider-Man/Peter Parker: Known for his depth and improvisational skills, Garfield delivers a vulnerable and relatable Peter Parker.
• Emma Stone as Gwen Stacy: Stone brings a charismatic, intelligent and independent character whose chemistry with Garfield's character adds depth to the movie.
• Jamie Foxx as Electro/Max Dillon: Foxx creates a compelling character, transitioning from a Spiderman fanboy to a terrifying villain with a grudge.
• Dane DeHaan as Green Goblin/Harry Osborn: DeHaan's interpretation of Harry Osborn provided a twisted yet empathetic friend-turned-villain.

Trivia/Interesting Facts

• The film was initially expected to kick-start an expanded Spider-Man universe with spin-offs and sequels, but these plans were abandoned after it underperformed at the box office.
• This is the last film in The Amazing Spider-Man series, after which the character was rebooted into the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
• The film featured a number of Easter eggs hinting at future villains and storylines, including hints to the Sinister Six.

Quotes

• "Every day I wake up knowing that the more people I try to save, the more enemies I will make.” – Peter Parker (Spider-Man)
• "I just wanted everybody to see me.” – Max Dillon (Electro)
• "It's easy to feel hopeful on a beautiful day like today. But there will be dark days ahead of us too. There will be days where you feel all alone, and that's when hope is needed most. No matter how buried it gets, or how lost you feel, you must promise me that you will hold on to hope. Keep it alive. We have to be greater than what we suffer.” – Gwen Stacy

Music and Soundtrack

• The film's score was composed by Hans Zimmer and The Magnificent Six, a supergroup formed for the film that includes Pharrell Williams.
• Key tracks include: "It’s On Again" by Alicia Keys featuring Kendrick Lamar, "Honest" by The Neighbourhood, and "Song for Zula" by Phosphorescent.