VAUGHN MARTIN RECOMMENDS SPIDER-MAN!

Nothing says summer like epic movies to fill your mind with an entertaining respite between semesters. My personal favorite is a remaining of everyone’s friendly neighborhood Spider-Man. The Amazing Spider-Man is a reboot of the trilogy that Tobey Maguire made famous in 2002. Comic book enthusiast will enjoy how the storyline attempts to stay true to the Marvel’s Ultimate Spider-Man theme in the early 21^st century. The choreography of the evolving fighting scenes and web-slinging make Spider-Man ‘s moves look more fluid and believable of a seventeen year old.

Andrew Garfield’s portrayal of teenage outcast Peter Parker and the wise-cracking web-slinger is comical leaving you anxious awaiting his next line. Most die-hard Spider-Man fans will be delighted to see that Spider-Man’s love interest (played by the lovely Emma Stone) has shifted to the iconic Gwen Stacy instead of the more famous Mary Jane. Rhys Ifans plays a very likable villain as the determined and equally deranged Dr. Kurt Connors aka the Lizard.  

Great scenes, outstanding plot,  compelling villains, and witty banter earns my highest praise for everyone’s favorite wall crawling superhero movie.

VAUGHN MARTIN
Library Staff