Calvin's Canadian Cave of Coolness: I Think I Need To Change My View Of The Spider-Man Reboot

Wednesday, July 20, 2011

I Think I Need To Change My View Of The Spider-Man Reboot

6 comments:

Erik Johnson Illustrator said...: I'm getting a positive vibe myself.

It start with emphasizing the disappearance of Peter’s parents , which may be another reason why we have a younger May and Ben. Why May gets her hair done by Helena Bonham Carter I'll never know.

There are also and many scenes that show Peter as an awkward loner, which would be more characterization than he received in the original trilogy with Tobey Maguire just playing him as “Nice Guy”… with no money. Again we’re seeking alternatives.

Gwen Stacy shows up many times in the trailer even though she isn’t named. Based on this plus the pictures in Entertainment Weekly I’m thinking she’ll be a close friend who gradually becomes the love interest rather than Mary Jane, the seemingly unobtainable girl who later becomes the love interest. The writers are likely putting this Gwen in the role MJ had in Ultimate Spider-Man comics. Again, different in a good way.

It looks like Pete steps into a reactor at a lab and is bitten by the spider, it makes me wonder if Peter will show off some science skills this time.

The Lizard is the Big Bad of this film even though we don’t see him in the trailer. Given that this is Spidey’s origin story too, I wonder if they will have parallel themes of transformation, or perhaps draw their powers from the same source.

The trailer closes with a POV shot of swinging across the city, which looks fantastic. The swining scene in the original was easily the weakest portion of that film (effects wise) so this new offering is refreshing and dynamic. It offers a satisfying big reveal for the costume reflected in the skyscraper. If they do this right, it will look amazing in 3D, and I never thought I’d say that.

Plus Peter has a poster for "Rear Window" in his bedroom. Seeing as how thats one of my favorite movies of all time, thats enough for me to root for him.; July 20, 2011 at 2:34 PM
Unknown said...: Ok this trailer just changed my mind about this film. I had some issues regarding a reboot so soon but knowing about the web shooters and The Lizard which got my interest and now this trailer has my head turned so ok am onboard.; July 20, 2011 at 2:54 PM
Ruth said...: I am just not ready for a Spiderman reboot.

I gave you an award. Come over and pick it up.
http://ruth-welcometome.blogspot.com/2011/07/i-will-lord-over-you.html; July 20, 2011 at 2:55 PM
Alex J. Cavanaugh said...: Saw it earlier this evening. Not bad! Maybe it will work. Reboot worked for Batman.; July 20, 2011 at 6:05 PM
Kal said...: I agree with you Alex, I have been tninking of those POV scenes for a day now. I like seeing things from that perspective.

Thanks for the award Ruth. I had to admit it but I deserve everyone of those that I get.; July 20, 2011 at 6:13 PM
Paradox Al said...: Um, I hate to be a wet blanket or whatever, but those POV shots were kinda ripped off from a videogame that came out about 3 years ago.

It's called Mirror's Edge. Here's a link: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2N1TJP1cxmo

Still, it looks neat. I still don't know if I wanna see the new Spiderman movie, though.; July 22, 2011 at 12:37 AM

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