Amazing Spider-Man 2 - Impressive Visuals and Cast but Cliched and Unoriginal

Amazing Spider-Man 2 is back and bigger than ever. The sequel really takes things to a whole new level visually and comic book fans will be pleased to see how try they stay true to many of the weaving plotlines.

We are immersed into Peter Parker's world: his relationship with Gwen Stacy is haunted by the danger that follows his masked adventures; questions about his past are answered,  and Harry Osborn is reintroduced as the menacing and unhinged rich boy. Also, Jamie Foxx creates laughs as Max Dillon whose character experiences a freak accident making him a visually impressive Electro.

I'm very impressed with the visuals, watching this on IMAX was the best choice - those fight scenes are unforgettable and really make use of 3D tech. Garfield and Stone are extremely charming and nauseatingly cute as Peter and Gwen, both lighting up the screen. What can you say, they were meant to be movie stars and on screen lovers.

This sequel surprised me with how much I actually enjoyed it. Still, the Spiderman films have always lacked some key ingredient, nothing was fresh or original, I was not once surprised and I felt like I had seen it before (well I have with Tobey McGuire).

The writers and directors need to bring Spidey deeper and not keep everything so on the surface. Even when there seems to be emotional or powerful moments they are downplayed and feel inauthentic. With the powerhouse VFX and strong actors the films could be so much more! This sequel came close but still felt a little thin, it was a lot more style than substance.

Hopefully, with the third instalment we can see a darker and more passionate side to Spidey.