thing she can think of, she eats granny. Now she has granny in her memory, trying to take her over, and she learns that the failsafe that stops robots from harming humans has failed in some, and that she carries the trait. Can Amy escape from those who want to destroy her
as well as those who want to use her?
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surprising ending. It was impossible to put down.
This is an excellent book, carefully thought out, in a world that could be our future with only a few technological breakthroughs. The plot is believable and gripping, with a
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role in The Social Network, so we all know he has acting chops. He has gone on record saying how important Spider-Man was to him during his childhood. The actor certainly fits the bill as Peter Parker up until he gets his powers … but more on that later. As Spider-Man he fits the suit well and has the quips ready for the bad guys but there is still something missing.
FILM REVIEW - The Amazing Spider-Man
appearance – leading him directly to Oscorp and the lab of Dr. Curt Connors (Ifans), his father’s former partner. As Spider-Man is set on a collision course with Connors’ alter-ego, The Lizard, Peter will make life-altering choices to use his powers and shape his destiny to become a hero.
The Review:
Writer: James Vanderbilt, Alvin Sargent & Steve Kloves Director: Marc Webb Starring: Andrew Garfield, Emma Stone & Rhys Ifans
The Blurb:
The Amazing Spider-Man” is the story of Peter Parker (Garfield), an outcast high schooler who was abandoned by his parents as a boy, leaving him to be raised by his Uncle Ben (Sheen) and Aunt May (Field). Like most teenagers, Peter is trying to figure out who he is and how he got to be the person he is today. Peter is also finding his way with his first high school crush, Gwen Stacy (Stone), and together, they struggle with love, commitment, and secrets. As Peter discovers a mysterious briefcase that belonged to his father, he begins a quest to understand his parents’ dis-
Director Marc Webb has assembled an impressive cast including Andrew Garfield, Emma Stone, Rhys Ifans and Denis Leary for a mature and darker reboot of the SpiderMan tale which promised to give us “the untold story”. Did he deliver on his promise and was a reboot needed so soon after Spider-Man 3? Let’s find out. There are huge expectations for this film, not only because it’s a reboot so soon after the previous incarnation, but also because the film’s release comes in the year of the fiftieth anniversary of Spider-Man’s first appearance in Amazing Fantasy number fifteen – August 1962. So let’s talk about the casting. To start with: Peter Parker himself. British born Andrew Garfield won a BAFTA for his
Emma Stone was cast as Gwen Stacy - Parker’s love interest before a certain red-head came along. I do not think I have ever seen a bad Emma Stone movie. She is young and courageous and enjoys her work. She is suited to this role one-hundred percent and is in fact the brightest part of this rather dark and, at times boring, film. Gwen’s father Captain Stacy of the NYPD is played by fast talking Denis Leary who displays some great moments of humour and humility all the while trying to
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