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A slick, earnest superhero origin with teenage romance and guilt, balancing spectacle with emotional stakes.
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The Amazing Spider-Man 2
A glossy superhero spectacle that swings between playful romance and somber tragedy, with energetic action and a lingering sense of loss.
About 2014 film directed by Marc Webb
Genres action, science fiction, biopunk, teen, superhero, thriller
Directed by Marc Webb
Written by Alex Kurtzman, Roberto Orci, Jeff Pinkner
Starring Andrew Garfield, Emma Stone, Stan Lee, Sally Field, Jamie Foxx, Martin Sheen, Felicity Jones, Shailene Woodley
Music Hans Zimmer, Junkie XL
Runtime 142 min
Country United States
Links Wikipedia · IMDb · Letterboxd · Wikidata
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