The Amazing Spider-Man 2 (2014)
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Peter Parker must protect his girlfriend and navigate the consequences of his secret identity while facing a powerful new threat.
The story
Peter Parker, known to the public as the vigilante Spider-Man, struggles to balance his personal life with his responsibilities as a hero. While trying to protect his girlfriend, Gwen Stacy, from the dangers of his world, he begins investigating the mysterious circumstances surrounding his parents' deaths. His life becomes increasingly complicated as he encounters the supervillain Electro, a man who has gained immense electrical powers after a laboratory accident. Simultaneously, his childhood friend Harry Osborn is dealing with his father's terminal illness, leading to a series of escalating conflicts that force Peter to confront the consequences of his actions and the growing dangers surrounding those he loves.
Full plot (contains spoilers)
The story begins with a flashback showing Richard and Mary Parker fleeing a kidnapping, leading to their deaths. Years later, Peter Parker lives as Spider-Man. He is in a relationship with Gwen Stacy but keeps her at a distance for her safety. Meanwhile, Max Dillon becomes the villain Electro after an accident at Oscorp. Harry Osborn, whose father Norman is dying, seeks out Peter to find Spider-Man's blood to cure his own impending illness. After a series of confrontations, Harry is mutated by a serum and becomes a threat. Peter eventually discovers the truth about his parents' escape from Oscorp's bioweapons program. During a climactic battle with Electro, Peter and Gwen defeat the villain, but during a subsequent confrontation with a mutated Harry, Gwen falls to her death. Devastated, Peter retires from being Spider-Man until he is forced back into action to face the villainous Rhino.
- Original title
- The Amazing Spider-Man 2: Rise of Electro
- First release year
- 2014
- Runtime (minutes)
- 142
- Production countries
- United States
- Original languages
- English
- Directors
- Marc Webb
- Writers
- Alex Kurtzman · screenplay; Roberto Orci · screenplay; Jeff Pinkner · screenplay; Alex Kurtzman · story; Roberto Orci · story; Jeff Pinkner · story; James Vanderbilt · story
- Cast and characters
- Andrew Garfield · Peter Parker / Spider-Man; Emma Stone · Gwen Stacy; Jamie Foxx · Max Dillon / Electro; Dane DeHaan · Harry Osborn / Green Goblin; Campbell Scott · Richard Parker; Embeth Davidtz · Mary Parker; Colm Feore · Donald Menken; Paul Giamatti · Aleksei Sytsevich / The Rhino; Sally Field · May Parker
- Genres
- superhero; action; romance
- Themes
- responsibility; sacrifice; identity
- Tone and mood
- action-packed; dramatic
- Premise and plot tags
- superhero; romance; action; sequel
- Source material / true-story basis
- Marvel Comics
- Franchise connections
- The Amazing Spider-Man
- Content notes
- violence
- Reception
- The film received mixed reviews, with critics praising the performances and special effects but criticizing the narrative's focus and the number of plot lines.
- Reported review scores
- Rotten Tomatoes · score: 50% · scale: percentage · review count: 312; Metacritic · score: 53 · scale: 100 · review count: 50
- Awards and nominations
- Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Award · winning films · win
- Production trivia
- The film was the largest production ever in New York state at the time.; The scene with Gustav Fiers was added after test screenings to clarify Harry's fate.
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