How AMAZING "The Amazing Spider-Man" is?

The most-awaited REBOOT of our favorite web-slinger, "SPIDER-MAN", is now being shown all over the globe. Some said it was pretty AMAZING; while others thought it was way too early to have this film to be rebooted.


And since it was a REBOOT, we couldn't REMOVE the fact that it will, and it will be compared to the original film that was shown way back 2002 (Dear Tobey and Kristen... both will be sorely missed... hehe...). But since "Spiderman 4" didn't pushed through, they suddenly decided to have this instead. Well, without further ado, here are some points of comparison between the two blockbuster films:


WARNING: Spoiler Alert!


1.) The Beginning:

2002 Spidey movie started when Peter Parker was already in highschool; he currently stays at his Uncle Ben and Aunt May's house; and he was very much secretly in-love with his childhood crush Mary Jane Watson.


While, 2012 Spidey movie started way back when Peter Parker was still a child; he was with his parents and then left under Uncle Ben and Aunt May's custody; and very much secretly in-love with Gwen Stacy (when he reached highschool).

Verdict: 2012 Spidey has the upper hand since it is much closer with that from the comic book. And, we had a glimpse of Peter's parents as well.


2.) The Transformation:

In 2002, Peter, Mary Jane, Harry and the rest of the class went on a fieldtrip at a genetics laboratory. From there, one of the genetically engineered super spiders got escaped. While Peter was taking pictures of, who else, Mary Jane, he was suddenly bitten by that spider. By the time he went home, he passed out; and, woke up having a clear eye sight, great reflexes, and a more muscular body. He discovered as well that he can climb on walls and has the ability to emit web strings. He also tried to jump from one rooftop to another; and, swing from one building to the other.

In 2012, upon knowing the whereabouts of his father's old friend, Dr. Connors, Peter went to Oscorp and pretended to be an intern. From there, one of the genetically (yes, genetically once again...) modified spiders bit Peter before he left Oscorp. He immediately discovered his extraordinary abilities when he was riding the train on his way home.

Verdict: It's a tie. Peter + Spider Bite + Group of Students + Leading Lady = Spider-Man.

3.) The Uncle:

Uncle Ben was been a casualty for both films. In 2002, Uncle Ben  drove Peter to the public library knowing he needed to make something for school. But instead, Peter was going to a wrestling match to earn money to buy a car that he can brag with Mary Jane. If you're a fan of this film, this is the scene where the famous line, "With great power, comes great responsibility." came from. After the match, Peter was about to go home when he saw a lot of people gathering around. In his surprise, it was his Uncle Ben bleeding from a gunshot.

In 2012, Uncle Ben and Peter had a little confrontation about his father and his disappearance. Peter walkout from home and Uncle Ben  decided to follow him. Peter went to buy something from a convenience store where a thief stole some money from the tills and ran away. While Peter was about to go home, he heard a gunshot and take a look what it was. In his surprise, it was his Uncle Ben bleeding from a gunshot.

Verdict: It's a tie again. Uncle Ben died on both films because of.... Peter! If not for
Peter, he will still be alive. Poor Uncle Ben.

4.) The Best Friend:

Verdict: No doubt - 2002 Spidey wins this since he's with Harry Osborn; and 2012 Spidey isn't. (Better watch out for the sequel, Harry may be there... together with his father, Norman Osborn... )


5.) The Girl:

2002 Spidey is very much in-love with his childhood crush, Mary Jane Watson, played by Kirsten Dunst, who lives just around the neighborhood. Peter could not do anything to get Mary Jane's attention. And because of that, she even ended up being in a relationship with Peter's best friend, Harry. Spidey, I mean Peter, wasn't able to get the girl until the last scene and the sequel. Mary Jane was always been taken captive for all three movies. Again, if you're a fan of the movie, you do remember the scene when Spidey and Mary Jane kissed... while Spidey was hanging upside-down. (Good job, Spidey!)

2012 Spidey has a very big crush with his highschool classmate, Gwen Stacy, played by Emma Stone. Spidey, again I mean Peter, was able to get the girl on the middle part of the film. The cool thing was that Gwen knew that Peter and Spider-Man was the same person. Gwen and Peter also had some kissing scenes but not as great with the 2002 Spidey film. Take note: she's one very tough blondie as well (compared to other leading ladies...).


Verdict: Gwen Stacy wins this round. Well, she's Peter's original love team. And she's blonde (who doesn't love blonde girls, right?) Although, sad to say, she will eventually die (ooopss, spoiler once more..).

6.) The Villain:

2002 Spidey movie had Norman Osborn a.k.a "The Green Goblin", played by Willem Dafoe, as Spidey's main villain. Norman was like a father to Peter even from the beginning. But of course, he needed to be BAD (I mean, really BAD) and transform himself to Spider-Man's enemy. Although he really didn't turned to a real green, scary goblin -- instead, he wore a green, scary goblin helmet! At the end, he was killed by his own glider. This made Harry think it was Spidey who killed his father, and then he turned into... well, that's another movie. Anyway, Dr. Curt Connors has some scenes as well in this film.


2012 Spidey movie had Dr. Curt Connors a.k.a "The Lizard", played by Rhys Ifans, as Spidey's main villain. Dr. Connors was Peter's father's co-worker and friend when he was still alive. But of course, he needed to be BAD (again, really BAD) and transform himself to Spider-Man's enemy. Unlike the Green Goblin, he transformed to a giant lizard. At the end, he didn't die; but he losts his dream right arm. He was placed behind bars and was last found talking with someone in the shadows (oopss... spoiler alert). Anyway, Norman Osborn was not really shown in the film, but he was mentioned a couple of times.

Verdict: It's a tie. Both were good at the beginning. Both became bad at the middle. Both became good once again at the end. Both are... GREEN!


And the last category...


7.) The Hero:

2002 Spidey was played by Tobey Maguire. He indeed has a very splendid portrayal of the hero web-crawler in this film. He did the same on the second film.And he was "ok" in the third film (sorry, the third film was not really that good... just like what others say). Although it's sad to see him go and not be playing Spidey anymore (there was supposed to be a 4th sequel), he will always be remembered.

2012 Spidey was played by Andrew Garfield. Since it was a reboot, there were a lot of expectations on him and on the film. They even think he was so skinny and the suit was indeed not that good (since it seemed to be too tight). But after watching the film, personally, I think he did a really good job. It will be exciting to see him back for the sequel (maybe in 2014).


Verdict: It is indeed very hard to tell who gains the upper hand for this. Maybe after 1 or 2 more films for "The Amazing Spider-Man", we can predict who's better. For now, it will be a tie!




And the winner is...

Final Verdict: 2012 Spidey movie wins at the end (leading by a point). But then again, 2002 Spidey movie, together with its director, actors, and everyone from the film, will never be forgotten. Moving forward, let's wait and watch out for the possible sequel of "The Amazing Spider-Man" (hopefully this 2014) and continue with the guessing game of who will be the next villain.

'Till then, adios!


- Brent "Spidey wanna-be" De Guzman