Peter Parker is an outcast high schooler abandoned by his parents as a boy, leaving him to be raised by his Uncle Ben and Aunt May. Like most teenagers, Peter is trying to figure out who he is and how he got to be the person he is today. As Peter discovers a mysterious briefcase that belonged to his father, he begins a quest to understand his parents' disappearance – leading him directly to Oscorp and the lab of Dr. Curt Connors, 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.
Peter Parker, a high school outcast, grapples with his identity and his feelings for Gwen Stacy. He uncovers a clue about his past, leading him to Oscorp and his father's former partner, Dr. Curt Connors. As Peter learns to harness his newfound spider-like abilities, he must confront a formidable adversary in the reptilian Lizard, all while trying to balance his double life and protect those he loves.
The Amazing Spider-Man received a mixed reception from critics and audiences. While praised for Andrew Garfield's portrayal of Peter Parker and Emma Stone's performance as Gwen Stacy, the film was often criticized for rehashing familiar plot points from the original Sam Raimi trilogy and for its somewhat darker tone. The visual effects and action sequences were generally well-received, but the narrative felt derivative to many.
Google audience: Audiences largely appreciated the fresh take on Spider-Man with Andrew Garfield and Emma Stone, enjoying the action and the romantic storyline. However, some viewers found the story too similar to previous iterations and desired more originality.
Andrew Garfield revealed that he was a huge fan of the Spider-Man comics growing up and even wore a homemade Spider-Man costume around his house as a child.
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