Back in 2014, The Amazing Spider-Man 2 opened into theaters with a mixed reception from critics and audiences and has been deemed as the least desirable of the Spidey movies. In the film, Peter Parker (Andrew Garfield) must face off against another villain who has been given the name Electro. Moreover, our brave hero uncovers some bizarre mysteries surrounding his parents.

Many fans of the series view the film as an overcrowded mess, but I think it might be the most entertaining of all the Spidey films, until No Way Home arrived, and here are five reasons why that remains true.

Andrew Garfield

The Amazing Spider-Man 2 [Credit: Sony Pictures]

First and foremost, Garfield is always a delight to have in the Spidey outfit. His charisma and witty banter is almost what makes the film truly great. I have always said that he was the best Spider-Man and this movie proves it with his ability to elevate any scene from dull slog to a comedic venture. 

Spidey, in this particular movie, embodies the hero in the original comics with his incessant need to make a fast-talking quip to one of his enemies. There is nothing better than a comic-book character sticking true to his essence and spirit of its source material.

Electro

The Amazing Spider-Man 2 [Credit: Sony Pictures]

Despite what many people say about the villains, Jamie Foxx as the supercharged baddie Electro proves to be a formidable opponent for the web-head, with his omnipotent powers and overly-powered nature. More than that, Max Dillon is depicted as a quiet, shy loner who is invisible to other people. He is essentially a nobody, until he falls into a vat of electrically-charged eels and becomes the sinister villain Electro. 

To better understand a villain, you must understand their plight and Electro’s plight is that of a rags-to-riches success story and the visual effects are certainly something to marvel at. 

Action Sequences

The Amazing Spider-Man 2 [Credit: Sony Pictures]

This article wouldn’t be complete if I decided not to talk about the exhilarating action that embodied the film. Whether we see Spidey chasing down a truck with Oscorp’s product or a massive fight inside a grid that seems like a colossal feat for any Marvel film, the film can take a lot of pride in its action sequences. 

One can also never forget the massive and iconic battle sequence between Electro and Spidey in Time Square that seems impossible to be made. 

Green Goblin

The Amazing Spider-Man 2 [Credit: Sony Pictures]

While he remains a secondary villain, Dane Dehaan’s Green Goblin is still noteworthy. Dehaan portrays Harry Osborne who is left with his dead father Norman’s life work and stumbles upon a Goblin serum that enhances his speed, strength, and intelligence. 

His little spat with Spider-Man is certainly befitting for the dark, moody tone of the film and entertaining for plenty of comic fans with zippy action and certified intensity. In the end, he is also responsible for the death of Spidey’s girlfriend Gwen Stacy. 

Gwen Stacy Death

The Amazing Spider-Man 2 [Credit: Sony Pictures]

Speaking of Gwen Stacy, this is the only Spidey film that features his love interest dying. As he battles the Green Goblin, Spidey attempts to hold on to Stacy, literally, by a thread in the clocktower. However, when the thread snaps, Spidey is able to snag her in mid-air but the whiplash of the fall snaps her neck, killing her. 

What might be the saddest moment in any Spider-Man film, was brought to life in this extraordinary scene that silenced an entire generation of Spider-Man fans. 

Genre:

Action, Adventure, Comedy

Release Date:

February 17, 2023

Director:

Peyton Reed

Cast:

Paul Rudd, Jonathan Majors, Evangeline Lilly, Michelle Pfeiffer, Michael Douglas

Plot Summary:

It can be difficult to keep track of the massive slate of projects that Marvel Studios has to offer. San Diego Comic-Con 2022 laid out a path as to what we can expect going forward in the MCU. Luckily, our friends over at IGN have compiled a list of projects slated for Phase 5 and 6.

Marvel has revealed some major announcements, with Hugh Jackman returning as Wolverine for Deadpool 3, ‘Guardians of the Galaxy: Vol 3’ being the final installment in the franchise, as well as phase 6 ending with The Kang Dynasty and Avengers: Secret Wars.

Check out the full list below:

• What If…? Season 2 (Early 2023)
• Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania (February 17, 2023)
• Secret Invasion (2023)
• Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 (May 5, 2023)
• Echo (Summer 2023)
• Loki: Season 2 (Summer 2023)
• The Marvels (July 28, 2023)
• Ironheart (Fall 2023)
• X-Men ’97 (Fall 2023)
• Agatha: Coven of Chaos (Winter 2023/24)
• Daredevil: Born Again (Spring 2024)
• Captain America: New World Order (May 3, 2024)
• Thunderbolts (July 26, 2024)
• Blade (September 6, 2024)
• Deadpool 3 (November 8, 2024)
• Spider-Man: Freshman Year (2024)
• Fantastic Four (February 14, 2025)
• Avengers: The Kang Dynasty (May 2, 2025)
• Untitled Marvel Movie (November 7, 2025)
• Avengers: Secret Wars (May 1, 2026)
• Vision Quest (Date TBD)
• Live-Action Spider-Man Sequels (Dates TBD)
• Armor Wars (Date TBD)
• Wakanda Series (Date TBD)
• Marvel Zombies (Date TBD)
• Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings 2 (Date TBD)
• Wonder Man (Date TBD)
• Guardians of the Galaxy Holiday Special 2 (TBD)