Sundance Review: '99 Homes', Starring Andrew Garfield and Michael Shannon

When the recession hit, the majority of the population really felt the housing and real estate plummet. Many middle class families got stuck with banks who told them to stop paying their mortgages while they adjusted their rates to something more affordable. Suffice to say that they got screwed over big time while the banks got bailed out. Is it fair? Hell no. And director Ramin Bahrani turns this reality into a theatrical thriller with superb performances from Andrew Garfield and Michael Shannon.

Dennis Nash (Andrew Garfield) is a struggling father and caretaker who fell into hard times after every construction job he takes building homes falls apart because there is no money to do so during the most recent recession. This means that Nash doesn't get paid if the job doesn't go through. After trying to adjust his mortgage rate via the bank, they tell him to stop paying his mortgage while they sort all the paperwork out. Essentially, he gets screwed over by the bank and they foreclose on his home.

Enter Rick Carver (Michael Shannon), a real estate broker who is involved in evicting people and cheating banks out of their money. While many fall on bard times, Carver is raking in the cash. After evicting Nash, Carver, knowing Nash is desperate for money and not having any luck with jobs, he takes him under his wing in a strange turnaround. Nash struggles with the ethics of what he's doing but relishes in being able to provide for his mother Lynn (Laura Dern) and son Connor (Noah Lomax).

The film opens with a strong scene in which a man has committed suicide and the police are on the swarm, trying to find out what happened from no one other than Michael Shannon's character. So from the onset, the film is extremely intense, and if you've ever known anyone who's gone through something like a foreclosure or a short sale like I have, the topic at hand will most likely touch you in a very personal way. 99 Homes not only makes a statement about the recession, banks, and the world of real estate (and a very powerful one at that), but also speaks to the fact that desperate times sometimes call for desperate measures, but at what cost? 

Ramin Bahrani really knows how to keep the momentum going. The pacing moves at a wonderful pace, not too slow, and not so fast that anyone can't keep up with some of the technical lingo within the plot. There are moments when I hoped we'd get more of a real conversation between Andrew Garfield and Laura Dern's characters about what was happening, because he hides it from her for the same reason you hide anything from a parent: You know they'll be upset. We get some of the major repercussions for that, but nothing really concrete, as it's more focused on Garfield's character. 

Bahrani commits himself to the story and to painting these characters in gray at every turn. Since Garfield's character is at the forefront, we really sympathize with him, question some of his actions, but ultimately understand where he's coming from. He understands himself too, as he's always questioning himself ethically, and Garfield portrays this in a fantastic emotional portrayal, because this is where his character's head space is. He isn't being logical, but his decisions are made in an emotional manner. These decisions are the ones that bring in the most tension-filled scenes and also the most emotionally-triggering ones. Garfield is superb in this and really cements himself as a great actor, no questions asked. 

And since Bahrani knows how to get the best out of his characters, this is also one of Michael Shannon's best performances in recent memory. He's terrifying, a ruthless businessman who isn't into emotional attachments at all, and through helping Garfield, he's really helping himself, though I don't believe he's completely without a heart. He too is also fantastic in his role and whenever he and Garfield share a scene together, there's a palpable chemistry and spark of underlying tension in the air between their characters. Laura Dern does an excellent job as well as Garfield's mother, though my only complaint, as mentioned before, is that there wasn't all that much for her to do, her character in an extremely limiting supporting role. However, when there was something for her to do or to express, she was great.

99 Homes is one of those films that is sometimes hard to watch. The topic alone is close to home for many and the idea that this could even happen is hard to wrap your head around. Ramin Bahrani is a gifted director, knowing how to tell his story both technically and emotionally. There are moments where the film could have expanded on personal relationships (i.e. Garfield and Dern's mother/son dynamic), but this largely plays more of a role in the end and doesn't affect the film in a necessarily negative way. There's a lot to like in the film. There's drama, suspense, great storytelling, powerful performances, and an emotionally riveting tale of consequences, lawlessness, and piggybacking off of the people who are used and abused by the system. Solid and well worth watching.

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Spider-Man Rumored to Join Marvel with 2018's 'Avengers: Infinity War'

Want to know how to get a comics fanboy REALLY excited, short of showing them photos of Wonder Woman and Supergirl mudwrestling? Get them talking about the prospect of Spider-Man leaving Sony and heading back to Marvel. Rumors that the two sides were trying to come to some sort of deal have been circulating for months, and recently during the Sony leak we learned those talks had fallen through. But now a new rumor has surfaced at Latino Review which claims the webslinger will be hanging out with the Avengers very soon.

Their story says Marvel and Sony have come to a deal that would bring Spider-Man into the Marvel fold in time for Avengers: Infinity War part 1 in 2018. Earlier the report had been that Marvel really wanted him for Captain America: Civil War, which would make sense given the character's central role in the comics storyline, but that doesn't appear to be happening. The site goes pretty in-depth on what will be happening and it involves a major shift in the Avengers roster, clearing room for Spidey to join up. Here's what the say...

"Avengers: Age of Ultron introduces a new group of Avengers lead by Captain America. Still think Hulk’s gonna be in space.

Captain America: Civil War exposes that Bucky killed Howard Stark, Iron Man and Captain America fight, Tony Stark is discouraged (I’m vague on how he ends up at the moment), Black Panther is introduced, Crossbones kills Steve Rogers at the end of the film, giving us a nice big cliffhanger from Marvel Studios’ two most profitable characters (Iron Man and Captain America). Since I’m so vague on what happens to Iron Man, but I’m pretty sure he can’t be flitting in and out of other Phase 3 movies without reducing the impact of his future return, let’s just say he’ll also be in space."

So no Captain America, no Thor, but apparently Spider-Man will be part of the Avengers roster come Infinity War, along with many of the other new heroes like Doctor Strange, Quicksilver, and Scarlet Witch.

Pretty crazy, right? But let's keep in mind this is all a rumor for now. Chances are if this happens it spells the end of Andrew Garfield as Spidey and a new actor would be found to replace him. Garfield did a good job in the role but was let down by Sony's sloppy handily of the franchise. It also wastes a pair of great performances by Emma Stone as Gwen Stacy.

So we'll see if this comes to pass, but it would be a big step in giving Marvel fans everything they've always wanted.

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Mel Gibson may Direct Andrew Garfield in WWII Film 'Hacksaw Ridge'

Mel Gibson has been trying for years to shake the bad image his past indiscretions created, but that was never going to happen playing bad guys in Machete Kills or The Expendables 3. His best shot was always going to be as a director, preferably tackling subject matter he's familiar with and resonates with audiences. Now that appears to be happening with Hacksaw Ridge, a film based on the true story of conscientious objector, Desmond Doss.

If Doss' name sounds familiar it may be because Hollywood has been trying to get a movie on him off the ground for years, but it looks like Gibson will be the guy to do it. While Gibson's name may not be enough to launch a major project nowadays, Andrew Garfield's certainly is, and the Amazing Spider-Man actor is in talks to star. Unlike Gibson's other war films, this one will follow a soldier who refused to fight. Doss was the first conscientious objector ever to be honored with the Congressional Medal of Honor. Drafted in 1942, he refused to carry a weapon or take a life during WWII, but was recognized as a hero for rescuing 75 men at the Battle of Okinawa.

Exactly the kind of big Hollywood picture that could put Gibson back on the map. Production is to begin next year if everything comes together. Ironically, it was Gibson's Braveheart screenwriter Randall Wallace who was going to direct it previously.  [THR]

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Andrew Garfield Blames Studio for 'The Amazing Spider-Man 2' Sucking; Praises 'Sinister Six'

Despite earning more than $700M worldwide, Sony's The Amazing Spider-Man 2 is considered a huge failure. It's generally with the second film that a franchise starts to gain its legs but that didn't happen in this case as audiences didn't care for it and and the domestic box office was weak by genre standards. It seemed as if Sony had begun looking forward to the expansion of the franchise and the film's story was sacrificed to that effort. And it sounds like Andrew Garfield has similar feelings about the studio's meddling. While talking to The Daily Beast, he blames Sony for removing parts of the film that he felt worked best.

Garfield: “I read the script that Alex [Kurtzman] and Bob [Orci] wrote, and I genuinely loved it. There was this thread running through it. "[But] once you start removing things and say, ‘no, that doesn’t work,’ then the thread is broken, and it’s hard to go with the flow of the story. Certain people at the studio had problems with certain parts of it, and ultimately the studio [has] the final say in those movies because they’re the tentpoles, so you have to answer to those people.”

And it's probably a safe bet those things they removed were so we could get more of Rhino, Electro, and Green Goblin, three villains that did not work in the movie at all. And yet they're all expected to return for Sinister Six, which sees Spidey's fiercest villains all in one place. Drew Goddard (The Cabin in the Woods) is on board to direct that one, but Garfield's participation has been something of a mystery. While at TIFF hyping his new drama, 99 Homes, Garfield kept his involvement in Sinister Six up in the air....

Garfield:  “I can say I’m really excited about Drew Goddard, who’s going to be writing and directing ‘The Sinister Six’ movie. And whether I’m involved in that or not is kind of immaterial."

It's probably not immaterial to Sony who will definitely want their biggest star on board in some way, even if just in a cameo.  They'll probably want him for Venom, as well, a character last seen in Spider-Man 3 played with comic awfulness by Topher Grace. Alex Kurtzman is writing and directing the film based on Spidey's symbiotic nemesis, and he offered up to MTV his approach to the character....

Kurtzman: “The idea…is that you can do things with Venom that you can’t do with Spider-Man. Venom is the representation of every line that will get crossed... he’s a much darker character.”

Uh, no shit? Honestly, he didn't tell us anything we didn't know there. What should have been asked is which version of Venom we're going to see. Will it be the original Eddie Brock version? Or the current one with Spidey's friend Flash Thompson as a more militaristic antihero Venom? 

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Two Clips from Ramin Bahrani's '99 Homes' Starring Andrew Garfield and Michael Shannon

Ramin Bahrani's obsession with the plight of the common man has been felt mightily in his first four features, Man Push Cart, Chop Shop, Goodbye Solo, and last year's compelling if flawed At Any Price. That was his biggest film to date, with Zac Efron and Dennis Quaid starring in the heartland-set drama about farm workers. Bahrani's latest, 99 Homes, follows a similar tract as his prior movies and explores the disreputable acts that ruined lives during the housing crisis.

Andrew Garfield, Michael Shannon, and Laura Dern head up a small but strong cast for 99 Homes, and two clips have arrived to show how Bahrani plans to tackle an issue that is still plaguing America today. Garfield, taking a much-needed break from Spider-Man for awhile, plays Dennis Nash, the head of a family evicted from their home by Mike Carver (Shannon), a charismatic, unscrupulous real estate agent. When Carver offers Nash a ton of money and his home back to work for him, Nash is forced to do to other home owners what was done to him.

99 Homes recently had its premiere at the Venice Film Festival where it is competing for the prestigious Golden Lion award.


'99 Homes' Clip #1- Andrew Garfield, Michael Shannon, Ramin Bahrani by Punch Drunk Critics


'99 Homes' Clip #2- Andrew Garfield, Michael Shannon, Ramin Bahrani by Punch Drunk Critics

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First Look at Andrew Garfield and Michael Shannon in '99 Homes'

Acclaimed director Ramin Bahrani has explored various corners of American culture with movies like Chop Shop, Goodbye Solo, and last year's underrated heartland drama, At Any Price. That film, which starred Zac Efron and Dennis Quaid, looked at the impact of big business and the economic decline on a prominent family of farmers. Now Bahrani is back with another timely subject; rounding up a few big names to tackle the housing crisis in 99 Homes.

The first image of Andrew Garfield and Michael Shannon in 99 Homes has arrived, and this is obviously a drastic turn from their recent superhero movie efforts. Garfield plays an unemployed family man desperate to save his family home, who joins with an unscrupulous realtor (Shannon) in the dirty business of foreclosing on the disenfranchised. This is guaranteed to be another hot-button issue stirred up by Bahrani and hopefully people will turn out for it. Certainly having Garfield and Shannon couldn't hurt.

99 Homes will debut at the Venice Film Festival before hitting Toronto. [EW]

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Mae's Take: 'The Amazing Spider-Man 2', Starring Andrew Garfield, Emma Stone, and Jamie Foxx

When it comes to superhero movies, it almost feels strange to sit down and write a review for it. Generally, you know what to expect from them, and the reboot Spider-Man films are no different. Though what sets Spider-Man apart from most other superheroes is that his power is something that the others don't have and he's really the epitome of the everyday person that you can easily relate to without imagining yourself as a billionaire like Iron Man or Batman. Director Marc Webb gives The Amazing Spider-Man 2 a push to the next level, but ultimately puts Spider-Man's villains on the back burner as the focus falls more on Peter Parker's life.


Peter Parker (Andrew Garfield) loves being Spider-Man. It's almost as if he's mastered being a vigilante, except for the tiny little issue of his growing inability to balance his life as the masked hero and as Peter. Still smarting from the death of Captain Stacy (Denis Leary), Peter hallucinates seeing him occasionally and remembers the promise he made to him about keeping Gwen (Emma Stone) safe. So their relationship hinges on the fact that they want to be together, but Peter is afraid that she might get hurt because of him.

Peter is also still searching for answers behind his parents' disappearance when his old friend Harry Osborne (Dane DeHaan) comes back to New York to take over as the CEO of Oscorp Industries from his dying father (Chris Cooper). This complicates matters when Harry asks Peter for help for something that threatens to put a permanent rift in their friendship. 

Meanwhile at Oscorp, employee Max Dillon (Jamie Foxx) is an electrical engineer who is saved by Spider-Man and quickly becomes obsessed with him, going around telling people that they're best friends all because Spider-Man actually acknowledged his presence. So he's obviously mentally unstable. An accident at Oscorp gives Max the power to control all the electricity around him and just as quickly as he becomes Spider-Man's biggest fan, he becomes his biggest enemy. 

So, there's a lot going on in this film, but they're all more like eternally floating pieces of a large puzzle that's yet to be finished. It's nothing anyone can't follow, and if you are a fan of the first film, then you'll probably enjoy this one as well. There's a lot to like about this movie, as well as there are some nitpicks to discuss, so this review will try to stay balanced while the fan girl sits in a corner and jumps excitedly. 

The strongest aspects of the film are actually not the villains at all, but the relationships Peter has with the closest people to him: his Aunt May (Sally Field) and Gwen Stacy. These relationships, most especially with Gwen, truly take center stage and provide the movie with most of its powerful, and humorous scenes. You really see the effects of these relationships on Peter both in his growth as a person and as a superhero. You also see Peter struggle with the mystery surrounding his father's research, something they tie in well from the previous film. 

The action is spectacular, specifically the first person point of view web slinging shots and the flying through the air slow motion stuff, which is just beautifully breathtaking. The actual fights between the villains are generally satisfying, although the final fight scene

could have been longer between Spidey and Green Goblin, but that falls back on the lack of setup for Goblin's character. Spider-Man's uniqueness is having web-slinging powers and the fact that he's essentially an acrobat, and seeing his stunts in action is pretty awesome. 

It's been said before and it bears saying again, Andrew Garfield is fantastic in his role as both Peter Parker and Spider-Man. His humor as the costumed hero is always intact, but he also plays downtrodden so well. Garfield's chemistry with his costars, most notably Emma Stone, is always on point and he's easily able to make his character relatable as well as someone you want to befriend--a smart, geeky guy who's cool in his own right. Emma Stone shines bright in this film and is a woman that isn't just a damsel in distress, but is able to use her smarts to pave her own way, make her own choices, and help out when the situation calls for it.

Jamie Foxx is fine as Electro, though he might have been better had he been given more things to do. His role in this is minimal, not in his time onscreen, but with the lack of overall development of his character. Foxx's talents are mostly wasted and his character's anger and complete turnaround from being an unstable, friendless, and invisible human being to a super-powered unstable, friendless, and now visible villain are far too underdeveloped and not strong enough for him to be a truly fearsome foe. 

Dane DeHaan is a great casting choice as Harry Osborne. He's a messed up kid, and while the history between him and his father is only briefly glimpsed at, DeHaan takes the role into his own hands and gives Harry an edgier, hanging over a precipice kind of guy who will definitely play a larger, more scary role in the third installment. His change in this film is a bit rushed and doesn't completely come full circle, but DeHaan's portrayal is solid regardless.  

Having said this about Electro and Harry Osborne, it's important to note that their weaknesses in character become very obvious and throw the narrative a little off balance. Not only that, but some of the setup is a bit too convenient and because there's a lot going on in the film, you almost wish they have the third film completed so you can watch it right after in order to feel more satisfied about this installment. Some of the things in the final act feel a bit rushed and the villains are not nearly as well-done, story or character-wise, as The Lizard is in the original and about halfway through, this becomes clear. 

Ultimately, The Amazing Spider-Man 2 isn't without its flaws, but is a thoroughly enjoyable watch and even a bit heartbreaking. It really solidifies Peter Parker as Spider-Man and ties in some of the loose threads from the first film, which is nice because they're usually forgotten in most other films of this magnitude. Peter's story takes center stage while the villains are more or less around just for the fighting. And while the underdeveloped foes are the weakest aspect of the movie and will disappoint in terms of wanting to see more of their growth, it still doesn't take away from Peter's personal story, his journey, and the overall enjoyment of the film. The lead characters are great and DeHaan's addition to the franchise is a strong choice. Swinging, taking down bad guys, and going on a personal journey to more firmly accepting his role as Spider-Man, Peter Parker's got a lot going on in a film that still stands on its own even with the setbacks in its narrative. 

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Review: 'The Amazing Spider-Man 2' Starring Andrew Garfield, Jamie Foxx, and Emma Stone

In today's Hollywood dominated by superhero movies, Marvel and Disney are the undisputed champs. There is no competition, really; they've got every studio twisting into knots to try and emulate the multi-franchised spinoff-heavy universe they've perfected with The Avengers. Sony, more than any other, has made it clear their intentions to ape Marvel's approach with Spider-Man, planning sequels long in advance and spinning off into Venom and Sinister Six movies. And so we have The Amazing Spider-Man 2, which takes the simple story of down-to-earth hero Peter Parker and overstuffs it to Rhino-sized levels.

Marc Webb's first film, released not even two years ago, was a good starting off point for the franchise. Andrew Garfield had the geeky cool charm of Peter Parker down pat, and his chemistry with Emma Stone (his real life girlfriend) was and remains off-the-charts. The introduction of Gwen as Peter's love interest was a refreshing twist from the Sam Raimi movies and despite the familiarity of Spidey's origin, there was a welcome lightness to it.  Goodness knows we didn't need another grim 'n gritty comic book movie. The Amazing Spider-Man 2 maintains a spirited sense of humor, but with a ton of characters to consider and even more subplots to juggle, nothing quite rounds into shape as it should.

One of the many storylines needing to be dealt with is the big secret surrounding the death of Peter's parents (Campbell Scott and Embeth Davidtz), and the reasons they abandoned him as a child. A thrilling mid-air sequence clues us in to the mystery, before we're literally dropped into Spidey's latest adventure. Now on the verge of graduation, Peter finds himself juggling his role as Spider-Man and as Gwen's boyfriend, this despite the promise to stay away he made to her late father. Betraying that promise weighs on him, and his relationship with Gwen has gone into on-again/off-again territory. She's considering a move to London if she's accepted into Oxford, which threatens to end their love forever. In the spandex realm he's keeping busy battling brutish Russian mobster Aleksei Systsevich played with comical exaggeration by Paul Giamatti. In the midst of stopping his rampage, Spidey saves unappreciated Oscorp employee Maxwell Dillon (Jamie Foxx), who quickly becomes obsessed with the hero. Dillon's friendly, if somewhat creepy, infatuation with Spidey turns dark for unconvincing reasons when he falls into a tank of electric eels (seriously) and is gifted with incredible electric powers. He also starts to look like the spawn of Arnold Schwarzenegger's Mr. Freeze and Watchmen'sDoctor Manhattan.

As if a wayward girlfriend, tons of family secrets, and a staticky blue supervillain weren't enough, Peter also has the sudden arrival of childhood friend Norman Osborn (Dane DeHaan), back from being sent abroad by his dying father (Chris Cooper). Now the head of Oscorp, Norman learns he's dying of the same degenerative disease, and the only way to possibly cure it is to get some of that Spider-Man blood flowing in his veins. It's the friendship between Peter and Norman that suffers most from the crowded plot, as we get basically one scene of the two reconnecting, professing their mutual angst, and then splitting off to become foes. Norman gets green, ugly, and desperately in need of a manicure, while Peter's attention is divided in a million different directions. And so is the script pieced together by Roberto Orci, Alex Kurtzman, and Jeff Pinkner, who fail to give the story any sort of focus. The weirdly ambiguous passage of time (weeks and months pass without explanation) is a symptom of the film's poor narrative structure, just as the lack of clear antagonists for Spidey. A hero is only as compelling as his enemy, and despite there being three bad guys to tussle with, none of them are given much shape. Electro goes from dorky to menacing sidekick at the drop of a hat, while Osborn is never written with any consistency. The betrayal he feels over his father's actions never comes through, nor do we really get a sense of Norman's friendship with Peter, which becomes a huge issue as secrets become unmasked, both literally and figuratively.

As for Peter and Gwen, their turbulence is something of a double-edged sword. The exploration of Peter's concern for her safety is believable and totally in keeping with his protective nature. He's already seen too many loved ones die over his costumed life and won't risk her, too. But as they repetitively bounce from one "should we or shouldn't we" conversation to the next, it doesn't give Gwen much to do until she's just another damsel in distress. Garfield and Stone are such a charming couple, genuinely having fun in one another's presence, that it's often enough to overlook the lack of forward momentum. Others in the supporting cast aren't given much to do, some to an embarrassing degree. Felicity Jones turns up as Felicia, presumably Felicia Hardy aka the Black Cat, and she clocks maybe three minutes as Osborn's aide. Chris Cooper might have given the film some real emotional weight if he had stuck around as Norman Osborn, but he only gets one scene. DeHaan, one of the finest young actors working today, does his best to internalize Harry Osborn's angst, but the script doesn't offer him enough opportunities.

As for whether or not Gwen meets the same fate as in the comics, well, those answers aren't going to be found in this review, but the decision Webb makes is bold and definitive. Despite the glaring problems he does do quite a few things right. He's certainly more confident in the use of CGI action, ramping up the speed and incorporating a number of dizzying visual splashes. The Times Square sequence alone impressively combines 360 degree roto-scoping and slo-mo to fully capture the scope of Electro's powers. Despite the heavy effects work and massive amounts of destruction, the action never feels cold or distant, a lesson Zack Snyder probably needs a refresher in. Webb does a good job of inextricably linking Spider-Man to New York's fate while also planting the seeds of future dissent.

Finally, The Amazing Spider-Man 2 is both bloated and insubstantial, feeling like little more than a set-up movie for Sony's expansive plans. To paraphrase Spidey's famous credo; Webb has the great power to right the course in the next movie, and hopefully he'll take the responsibility to do just that.

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Electro Attacks in New 'The Amazing Spider-Man 2' Clip

At this point we've almost certainly seen the entirety of the Times Square scene from The Amazing Spider-Man 2, but Sony just wants to make sure by releasing one more clip from it. This one shows a little more of the battle between Electro (Jamie Foxx) and Spidey (Andrew Garfield), with the villain nearly frying everything and everybody in sight. It still seems counterintuitive for Marc Webb to be using so much slo-mo for an agile character like Spider-Man, but it's clear visuals won't be this film's problem.

The Amazing Spider-Man 2 opens May 2nd.

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Final 'Amazing Spider-Man 2' Trailer and IMAX Poster, Plus a Major Event Teased in New One-Sheet

The phrase "marketing overkill" will never be heard in the halls of Sony Pictures. Practically giving away The Amazing Spider-Man 2 at this point hasn't stopped them from releasing just one more trailer, in case there's still someone out there who is on the fence about seeing it. And if there is someone on the fence, what's the problem? Electro's face not blue enough? Don't like the Rhino's suit?

More importantly, they also revealed two posters, one of which is a rather inspiring IMAX image from artist Matt Taylor, showing the wallcrawling hero soaring over the Manhattan streets.

The other image, however, will probably put a lump in the throats of long-time Spider-Man fans. It's a recreation of issue #121 of the original Spider-Man comic, and those who've read it know that's the issue Gwen Stacy meets her death at the hands of the Green Goblin. The speculation has been that Emma Stone's character would get killed off, and there are plenty of photos of her in the same outfit Stacy wore when she perished, but does this poster seal the deal?

My gut tells me Marc Webb is trying too hard to sell us on Gwen Stacy's death and to expect a huge swerve. Maybe Aunt May will eat it instead? The Amazing Spider-Man 2 opens May 23rd, and frankly it can't get here soon enough. I want this movie to go away now.


THE AMAZING SPIDER-MAN 2 - Official Final Trailer (2014) [HD] by FreshSportsHD

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New Free Falling Clip and Photos from 'The Amazing Spider-Man 2'

With a handful of bad guys to contend with, there won't be many chances for Peter Parker to cut loose and have a little fun in The Amazing Spider-Man 2. One of those times comes right at the beginning of the film as Spidey free falls, hurtling towards the city below backed by Hans Zimmer's soaring score. Pretty cool way to kick things off. Plus, EW has revealed some new images that give us a better look at Paul Giamatti's Rhino suit, Dane DeHaan's Green Goblin tech, and a couple of Emma Stone shots where she's clearly in harm's way. As has been noted before, the clothes she's wearing were chosen for a reason.

Directed by Marc Webb, The Amazing Spider-Man 2 opens May 4th and stars Andrew Garfield, Emma Stone, Jamie Foxx, Paul Giamatti, Dane DeHaan, Sally Field, BJ Novak, Chris Cooper, Campbell Scott, and Embeth Davidtz. Check out the clip and official synopsis below.


The Amazing Spider-Man 2: Spidey's Epic Free Fall (Clip) - At Cinemas April 18 by Sony Pics UK

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'The Amazing Spider-Man 2' Reveals One Final Trailer

There's been a concerted effort by Sony over the last few weeks of their crushing promo blitz for The Amazing Spider-Man 2, to shift the focus away from Jamie Foxx's Electro and onto Dane DeHaan's Harry Osborn. Perhaps they realized we had seen an awful lot of Electro and wanted to tone it down, or perhaps it means Osborn, who will get green and nasty as the Green Goblin, is going to play a much larger role than previously thought. And how might he fit in future sequels and the proposed villainous spinoffs, Venom and Sinister Six?

The answer to those questions isn't made clear in the final trailer for the superhero film, but Osborn definitely has a huge presence. As we know, Osborn is one of a handful of villains Peter Parker (Andrew Garfield) will face as he uncovers the truth of his powers and the secret ties his family has to OsCorp. This one's building up to something huge, something not every character may walk away from.

Directed by Marc Webb and co-starring Emma Stone, The Amazing Spider-Man 2 opens May 2nd 2014.


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Spidey Chases the Rhino in Clip from 'The Amazing Spider-Man 2'

Another day, another clip from The Amazing Spider-Man 2, and while the flood of footage has been annoying, what we've seen has looked extremely good. This fast-paced scene has Andrew Garfield's Spidey chasing down Paul Giamatti as the villain who will eventually become the Rhino. Throw in some loose plutonium and the crowded NYC streets and there's a pretty sweet mix of humor and action here.

Opening May 2nd, The Amazing Spider-Man 2 is directed by Marc Webb and co-stars Emma Stone, Sally Field, Jamie Foxx, Dane DeHaan, and Chris Cooper.



PLOT: It’s great to be Spider-Man (Andrew Garfield). For Peter Parker, there’s no feeling quite like swinging between skyscrapers, embracing being the hero, and spending time with Gwen (Emma Stone). But being Spider-Man comes at a price: only Spider-Man can protect his fellow New Yorkers from the formidable villains that threaten the city. With the emergence of Electro (Jamie Foxx), Peter must confront a foe far more powerful than he. And as his old friend, Harry Osborn (Dane DeHaan), returns, Peter comes to realize that all of his enemies have one thing in common: Oscorp.

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*UPDATE* Three New Clips from 'The Amazing Spider-Man 2'

The marketing onslaught Sony has unleashed for The Amazing Spider-Man 2 has bordered on obscene, with new trailers dropping every few days, plus images, featurettes, and so forth. It's beginning to look a little desperate as they try to keep pace with Marvel's build towards Captain America: The Winter Soldier and Guardians of the Galaxy. And now Sony continues to shout for your attention with two clips for Spidey's upcoming adventure.

The first clip is from the Times Square sequence we've already seen so much of, featuring a showdown between Jamie Foxx's Electro and Andrew Garfield's Spidey that ends in disaster due to the NYPD's interference. The next scene has Peter Parker and Emma Stone as Gwen Stacy romantically hiding out in an OsCorp maintenance closet. Better enjoy those moments while you can, Pete.

*UPDATE* A third clip has been added of Peter Parker and Dane DeHaan as his old pal Harry Osborn, hanging out, skipping rocks, and sharing horror stories about their fathers.

The Amazing Spider-Man 2 opens May 2nd.

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Two Web-Swingin' Motion Posters for 'The Amazing Spider-Man 2'

The speed and agility of Spider-Man can't really be captured in still images and posters, which is why it's cool Empire has released two new motion posters for The Amazing Spider-Man 2. Both feature Spider-Man web-swinging his way through a bustling New York City, really giving a small taste of the exhilaration star Andrew Garfield and director Marc Webb must have bringing Spidey to life on the big screen.  There isn't much in the way of new footage in either poster, but it's good to see them used in a slightly different way rather than pumped out in yet another trailer.

Starring Andrew Garfield, Emma Stone, Jamie Foxx, Sally Field, Paul Giamatti, Dane DeHaan, and Chris Cooper, The Amazing Spider-Man 2 opens May 2nd 2014.

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Andrew Garfield and Daniel Bruhl Join 'The Woman in Gold' with Helen Mirren

If Sony is really planning on a new Spider-Man movie every single year as they claim, there won't be many chances for Andrew Garfield to branch out and do other things. So perhaps that is why he's choosing now to come aboard a new project, one that sees him paired up with Helen Mirren and Rush star, Daniel Bruhl.

According to the Daily Mail, Garfield and Bruhl have joined Mirren in The Woman in Gold (formerly The Golden Lady), directed by My Week with Marilyn's Simon Curtis. The true story follows Maria Altmann, a Jewish refugee who mounted a successful legal campaign to reclaim priceless pieces of art stolen from her family by the Nazis. Among these were a collection by Austrian artist Gustav Klimt, which included the Portrait Of Adele Bloch-Bauer I, valued at over $130M. Garfield will play Altmann's lawyer, while Bruhl is an Austrian official.

No word on when filming begins but expect it to be soon.

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New Trailer for 'The Amazing Spider-Man 2' Focuses on Electro

Perhaps Sony is starting to get a little nervous about Marvel's Captain America: The Winter Soldier and Guardians of the Galaxy, because they are flooding the market with promos for The Amazing Spider-Man 2. A new trailer for the superhero film has been released, dubbed "Rise of Electro", and focusing on the villain played by Jamie Foxx. There's some new footage here expanding on scenes we've already seen plenty of (Times Square again??), but nothing that's going to generate any real buzz.

Starring Andrew Garfield, Emma Stone, Jamie Foxx, Paul Giamatti, Sally Field, Dane DeHaan, and Chris Cooper, The Amazing Spider-Man 2 opens May 2nd.


The Amazing Spider-Man 2 - Rise of Electro Trailer [VO|HD] by addictomovie

PLOT: It’s great to be Spider-Man (Andrew Garfield). For Peter Parker, there’s no feeling quite like swinging between skyscrapers, embracing being the hero, and spending time with Gwen (Emma Stone). But being Spider-Man comes at a price: only Spider-Man can protect his fellow New Yorkers from the formidable villains that threaten the city. With the emergence of Electro (Jamie Foxx), Peter must confront a foe far more powerful than he. And as his old friend, Harry Osborn (Dane DeHaan), returns, Peter comes to realize that all of his enemies have one thing in common: Oscorp.

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Best Look Yet at Dane DeHaan as Green Goblin in 'The Amazing Spider-Man 2'

It's no secret that Dane DeHaan is going to get all green and nasty as the Green Goblin in The Amazing Spider-Man 2, but we've only caught glimpses of him in trailers and posters. But now Sony Pictures has released a new image that gives us the clearest look yet at him in the role, and he looks absolutely insane, as well he should.

DeHaan joins a gaggle of bad guys in the film, including Paul Giamatti as Rhino, Jamie Foxx as Electro, and Chris Cooper as Norman Osborn. We've even seen glimpses of some future villains who could be threatening to make Peter Parker's (Andrew Garfield) world a bigger nightmare down the line, or be a part of the upcoming Sinister Six film.

The image comes as part of an anti-piracy campaign video launched by Sony, which you can check out below. Hopefully this means they'll stop showing us so much of the darn movie? No? Didn't think so.

Directed by Marc Webb, The Amazing Spider-Man 2 opens May 2nd.

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Secrets Revealed in New 'The Amazing Spider-Man 2' Trailer

If you've been at the movies at all this week, especially if checking out Sony's Robocop,then you probably caught a new trailer for The Amazing Spider-Man 2. Well that trailer is now available online, and it seems to spoil one of the franchise's big secrets.

While much of the footage is stuff we've already glimpsed as part of the Super Bowl TV spot, there is some new stuff in there involving Richard Parker (Campbell Scott), Peter Parker's father who mysteriously disappeared. Based on this we can assume it has to do with OsCorp's creation of super-powered beings like Rhino (Paul Giamatti), Green Goblin (Dane DeHaan), and Electro (Jamie Foxx). But if you look close you'll also see what appears to be the tentacles of Dr. Octupus and metallic wings belonging to the Vulture. Could we be seeing those villains next?

Directed by Marc Webb and starring Andrew Garfield, Emma Stone, Sally Field, and Chris Cooper, The Amazing Spider-Man 2 opens May 2nd 2014.


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'The Amazing Spider-Man 2' Shows Off Electro Fight in Three New Posters

The Amazing Spider-Man 2 debuts three new posters -- The film hits theaters in a few months, and Sony's getting a head start on marketing what's expected to be a great follow-up to its 2012 predecessor. The sequel sees our friendly neighborhood Spider-Man finding out more about his father's secrets, maintaining his relationship with Gwen Stacy, and battling not one, but two villains. The posters above show Spidey going head-to-head with Electro in Times Square. The film hits theater May 2, and stars Andrew Garfield, Emma Stone, Jamie Foxx, Paul Giamatti, Dane DeHaan, and Sally Field.  

Plot: For Peter Parker, there's no feeling quite like swinging between skyscrapers, embracing being the hero, and spending time with Gwen (Emma Stone). But being Spider-Man comes at a price: only Spider-Man can protect his fellow New Yorkers from the formidable villains that threaten the city. With the emergence of Electro (Jamie Foxx), Peter must confront a foe far more powerful than he. And as his old friend, Harry Osborn (Dane DeHaan), returns, Peter comes to realize that all of his enemies have one thing in common: OsCorp.

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