The Amazing Spider-Man 2

Did You Know?

• The Amazing Spider-Man 2 is the fifth film in the Spider-Man franchise and the second in the Amazing Spider-Man series, following The Amazing Spider-Man (2012).
• Andrew Garfield reprises his role as Peter Parker/Spider-Man, bringing both humor and emotional depth to the character for a second time.
• The film introduces two primary villains: Electro (Jamie Foxx), who gains the ability to manipulate electricity, and Harry Osborn (Dane DeHaan), who eventually becomes the Green Goblin.
• Emma Stone’s portrayal of Gwen Stacy was a key part of the film’s emotional core, especially with the tragic death of her character, which mirrored the comics.
• The film’s portrayal of Electro was heavily influenced by the character’s design in the comics, with a vibrant blue color scheme and electrifying visual effects.
• The death of Gwen Stacy in the film is a significant moment from the Spider-Man comics and was a pivotal storyline in the character’s development.
• The film’s visual effects, especially the sequences involving Electro’s powers and Spider-Man’s acrobatics, were highly praised for their groundbreaking use of CGI.
• The character of Norman Osborn (played by Chris Cooper) is introduced in the film but does not fully emerge as the Green Goblin until later films.
• The Amazing Spider-Man 2 received mixed reviews from critics but performed well at the box office, grossing over $700 million worldwide.
• The film had a complicated production process, with multiple rewrites and the inclusion of numerous subplots, leading to criticism for its cluttered storytelling and pacing.