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If only Sony let Mark Webb do his thing, we could have gotten one of the best and most unique Spider-Man movies of all time. Why can't studios just trust the filmmakers they hire to do their job?

"We must be greater than what we suffer" feels like a Raimi line in all the best ways. I can't believe all those scenes got cut

I liked the tonal shift that this series had. Raimi's series felt like a classic Hollywood style take on Spider-Man, with huge action set pieces, fun characters, and a story that only every took itself seriously when it needed to. Webb's series had a more grounded feeling to it. When you break it down, it felt like an indie movie, with a super-hero movie budget. Webb said that he had an obligation to make his own version of the character, and the world that he existed in, and I think he did a superb job at that. The story felt personal, and the action was great, but never too insane. It was a Peter Parker story through and through.

The Amazing Spider-man is a good film. It avoids most if not all clichés, it's fresh, it's interesting, it's got characters you love to see and actually feel for played by fantastic actors, it's a great Spider-man film and it's sad that a lot of fans seem to be hating it right now.

Unpopular opinion: Amazing Spider-Man had my favorite suit and I didn't mind the yellow eyes

While he wasn't in the best Spidey-Films, Garfield will always be my favorite Spider-Man. He brings a level of realism and heart to it, that is just next level. And he continues to bring it in No Way Home... He had my eyes getting all kinds of juicy when he caught MJ. Admittedly, these two films have a big villain problem. But when it comes to emotion, and character, nothing beats what Emma Stone and Andrew Garfield did in these for me.

Andrew Garfield was a GREAT Spider-Man he was just trapped in bad movies because of Sony pushing for more and more sequel baiting.

This is *exactly* how I feel about the film. I really really adore the character arc given to Peter in this film, but that arc is kinda complete by the halfway point. When Peter finally adopts the moniker of Spider-Man, and stares at that mask in his room, the film crests, and after that it’s all just dealing with the villain plot as a formality. It’s astonishing how much they shafted Conners, Ifans, the whole movie. And for what?

I wish Webb was allowed to make a low stakes Lizard story like in Spectacular Spider-Man. Where Peter tries to catch Lizard before he hurts people and cure him before the secret gets out about what happened to him. Instead the studio wanted a highs stakes story which didn't help at all.

honestly what were the producers thinking when cutting the scenes the would’ve made the movie greater smh

some guy on reddit made an extended cut and edited in the deleted scenes. It arguably made the movie ten times better. I honestly think the movie wouldve been looked back upon more fondly if all the deleted scenes had been kept in the movie

The studio really did the Amazing films dirty. The amount of stuff they removed especially for certain characters should’ve not happened. All those deleted scenes they removed that expanded on Dr. Connors really upsets me that they removed them. They should’ve been in the film, and they should’ve not been deleted scenes.

I'm so glad you brought up the deleted scenes. I remember watching them and going, "wow, this movie would be so much better if they'd left these in!" Something I haven't said about a movie since Lemony Snicket's A Series Of Unfortunate Events (if you enjoy that movie at all, be sure to track down the DVD version of it with all the deleted and alternate scenes). The Amazing Spider-Man duology is super underrated, it had it's problems for sure but even with its glaring flaws, I enjoyed it more than the MCU iteration... except No Way Home, but to be fair, almost everything good about that movie was because of the pre-MCU movies.

"I was in middle school" Holy crap I'm old....

As a person whose favorite Spiderman movie is Spiderman 3, know that it is about what you value and take away from a film, not what the masses say. You showed me this film has a lot more to it than I initially anticipated and honestly I thank you for that.

Andrew Garfield has ALWAYS been my favorite spiderman and franchise or the spidermen. It hit me at the time I needed it. I needed a hero who was an outcast. It's relatable. The Amazing Spiderman in my opinion is the best of all of them cuz it's romantic, dramatic and it's still spiderman. It's not just about spiderman. It's also about Peter dealing with his issues. All the other films don't touch on his own issues.

Another movie that is greatly improved by extra scenes is Batman Vs Superman: Ultimate Edition. In the theatrical cut, the plot was thin, the characters weren't fleshed out, and there was barely any motive for Batman and Superman to fight. When I first watched the theatrical cut, I was very disappointed and had lost all my faith in the story that they were trying to tell. However, upon watching the ultimate edition, my experience with the movie was much more positive. The extra 30 minutes were very crucial to the story and added a lot to the movie. While the theatrical cut was a 4/10, the ultimate edition was a solid 8/10. This just shows that studios have no idea about what needs to be added or cut from a movie to make it better. The simple solution would be to let the filmmakers decide what the final cut should look like.

I’m still way too nostalgic for this movie, it was the first time I saw Spider-Man on the big screen and I still adore the direction and ideas! Even if it isn’t quite as amazing as I once thought it was!

I've always found it funny that Sony deleted important lizard, electro and harry scenes in both films And they still wanted to make a movie about the sinister six

Dude, you should watch the original pre-vis for the final battle. It completely explains why connors saves peter and is mostly a dialogue scene rather than a fight scene. It would have been a perfect resolution to the story and ties into the main message very well.

I genuinely still love both the amazing Spider-Man 1 and 2 both films a very underrated Spider-Man movies in my opinion but I do understand all your points their very valid man

I liked the Amazing Spider-Man 1 but not the Amazing Spider-Man 2. I prefer the darker tone of the 1st one which felt like the Ultimate comics, which is absent from the 2nd one

Art is the artist trying to make the art that they want, but big corpo breathing down their neck with fifty thousand alterations.

Without the deleted scenes you are get the connection of Peter and Conners. You just need to have emotional security to understand and able to make the connection. Conners loss of life and limb left him with nothing, but his work. That he cannot complete. He is finally able to regain that part that he lost, but suffers the mutation. Leading him to break. I have paid mine and this is what I was rewarded everyone should be allowed to join me in these break thoughs. As a scientist it is his duty.

I agree with all your points but I still can’t help but love these two movies. I recently rewatched TASM 1 and 2 and I tried to look for the faults I knew were there, I tried to criticize the messy plots and sequel baiting, but I couldn’t help but have a huge smile across my face the entire time I was watching. The movies are so fun and the characters are so great, and Andrew was born to be Spider-Man. I have the nostalgia for the Sam Raimi trilogy, and I have moments that I enjoy from the Home trilogy, but The Amazing Spider-Man duology is in my mind the perfect Spider-Man story put to the screen currently. The only thing I would put above it is Spider-Man PS4, that story was so engaging.

Right off the bat interested to see more but definitely up your volume, tough to hear ya

The half movie thing makes sense though. You gotta remember that not only is this a peter Parker movie, it’s also a Spider-Man movie. The half shows Peter becoming Spider-Man

Even with the missing pieces (missing scenes), this is a pretty good Spider-Man movie. I at least felt something out of this compared to Disney’s Spider-Man.

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It’s a beautiful film. The deeper parts get to me every time in a way no other spider man ever did. Flaws and all Andrew was always my Spider-Man

This video captures perfectly why I relate the most to Andrew and Marc Webb's Spider-Man. This spidey often gets criticise for its inaccuracies but it's kinda hypocritical of those who complain since the entire purpose of Spider-Man's character was that anyone can be Spider-Man (a hero).

I love this film so much it's a massive comfort film for me I don't know why but I also don't know if I want a reason I'm happy to accept something makes me happy and brings me comfort and maybe doesn't have logic or reasoning idk

I think this video just reminded me and reinforced why I love the ASM duology and why I always will. It was something I needed when I was growing up, I was the kid that was ignored and the outcast, I saw myself in this version of Peter; I see myself when he argued with May and Ben... I see myself when Peter asks out Gwen- This film helped me figure out who I am and I thank it: A decade later I still have the same love for this film as I did when I was 9 years old. Without this film I wouldn't grow close with my friends if it didn't exist. ASM is the reason I'm the person I am today and I couldn't be happier calling myself a massive fan of them despite the issues there is. They didn't matter, what mattered was seeing Spider-Man become Spider-Man

They should’ve cut out all the “save the city from weird superweapon” and left it at “Spider-Man must save the city from rampaging lizard man while Peter Parker tries to save his friend”

(just a little rant) for as long as i can remember spider-man had been not only my favorite superhero, but my idol. i aspire to be as strong as him and courageous as he is. this movie was the first spider-man movie i saw in the theaters and i remember the audience and seeing people of all ages here to see one man. andrew is my spider-man, i tried to dress like him, style my hair the same, hell i even tried skating cuz of him. this movie means the world to me and after watching probably over 50 times i felt a connection between me and peter in this movie, and tbh if it wasn’t for this movie i don’t think my love for spider-man would be as big as it is now in my teens. this movie definitely has its flaws, what movie doesn’t? but in my eyes, this movie is my definitive spider-man movie.

Wasn't "we must be greater than what we suffer" in Gwen's graudation speech in TASM2? Makes me think Marc Webb wanted that to be the main thematic thesis of the series, as TASM2's deleted ending with Richard had him give Peter similar advice. "Don't [go on without Gwen,] take [the memory of her] with you."

Every once in a while, I watch a thing like this and realize the kids are gonna be alright. Thanks for this essay, it really gives me hope for the future. This is why superheroes exist, and why we go back to them again and again. Their simple stories can contain so much of the human experience. The superhero, I feel, represents the warrior archetype in the broadest sense, taking on the metaphor of life as a battle to be fought. And I think this is a good metaphor for life, not despite its darker overtones, but because of them. It reminds us how close the dark side is, how easily we can become the shadow version of the warrior, just as Peter Parker does early in this film. Kurt Connors as the Lizard is a perfect representation of the monstrous shadow warrior, a perfect monument of muscle and power, except without humanity. The metaphor is so on the nose it's ridiculous, but that's what makes superhero stories so great. They're not trying to be subtle. One of the things I didn't care for about Amazing Spider-Man is how hard it leaned into dark shots, dark shadows, and dark characters. I think it's safe to guess that it was conceived in the shadow of Batman Begins, trying to match the mood, the complex origin story, etc. Everyone could see that it was a Spider-Man film trying to be something else, rather then embracing what makes Spider-Man great. I'm not surprised to learn that the scenes that made it a true Spider-Man movie were deleted. Without them, the film's villain doesn't reflect Spider-Man, and so beating him doesn't show us the core of Spider-Man's character. He's just an obstacle to be overcome. So what's the core of Spider-Man? I think you found it in this essay. He's a boy trying to become a man by taking on the burden of the world alone. Yet, like all of us, he's not quite strong enough to do it alone, and must rely on help of others. And that help comes because everyone can see how much he's done for them. So he represents the conflicted duality of self-reliance and mutual support that lies at the core of our social fabric. As you pointed out, the cranes scene was a pure, perfect Spider-Man moment that captures this transition from self-reliance to mutual support. It's like the scene in Spider-Man 2, when the people he saved on the subway car carry him to safety, or in Spider-Man 1, when the people he rescued from Green Goblin's no-win scenario distract Gobby, giving him a chance to save both them and MJ. To be honest, I've always been more of a Batman fan. But Batman films have very few true Batman moments. Perhaps because it's hard to put one's finger on what makes a Batman moment. It's not just standing over the city with your cape flapping. It's not saying "I'm Batman," or even "I'm vengeance. I am the night." That's just the pose. Whatever it is, it seems to me the films haven't quite found it yet. While Sam Raimi knocked his portrait of Spider-Man out of the park by finding that duality within him. And Mark Webb clearly understood it too. And it's a shame he didn't get to fully express it. It doesn't take a huge leap of logic to notice how many superhero films start off as real films, only degenerate into a listless parade of effects, stunts, contrived stakes, and empty triumphs. Wonder Woman is a perfect example, a film that lost track of its real story in the final act. And Marvel Studios seems to have abandoned their higher aims in order to churn out that formula. But I think it's better for us to look for what's good in films than what's bad, to see what's there rather than complain endlessly about what's not. We should draw a distinction between criticizing a film for not living up to its own intentions, and criticizing it for not living up to our expectations. After all, the last thing we really want is for every film to be exactly what we expect.

I dont know why when i watched this movie it felt like i was watching a game walk through and less of a film, it wasnt a bad experience just different to the Raimi's films.

Thank you for these heartwarming videos, I can always find a way to connect and cry with your words. Hope you have a lovely day!

Great video! I feel very similarly. I like a lot of what the movie sets up and works with, but the third act just loses me.

I've loved this film from the first time I saw it. When I heard about the MCU reboot, I was pretty excited, but was more upset they were just ending these ones. I still think this is the best live action Spider-Man film by far, even though I have a few minor gripes (primarily the editing)

I am definitely conflicted about the second movie, I see why people hate on it, but usually I hear the same arguments: two many villains (Witch is one of the stupidest things I’ve ever heard), two many plot points, confusing Gwen relationship drama, Captain Stacy ghost, and bad villains, but I find many great highs, like many emotional scenes, and great dialogue and suspense, and memorable and a stunning effects and fight scenes. The lows of this movie are big lows but the highs are so dang highs that is why I give The Amazing Spider-Man 2 a 6/10

Wow...I gotta say, you have me convinced that the key to a totally better film was left on the cutting room floor with this movie. Those scenes make a huge difference.

Excellent video! I like The Amazing Spider-Man movies very much, but I agree they have some pacing issues.

Amazing analysis as always!! ❤❤

keep up the great work!

Great video!! I love ur channel

Good video. I mean it. Those were good thoughts and what you said had value.

Great video as always

Very good analysis.

Man, I hope in time the internet catches on how amazing this channel is. I only have a limited time on the internet these days and StoryStreet's channel feel like one of the few worth watching (and I'm subscribed to 250+ channels).

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Much love bro

4:46 I agree I love how we really see how much Peter is hurting after Ben’s death. This is the start of Spider-Man and it’s important that Uncle Ben’s death has impact on Peter.

Holyyy this video almost made me cry

you described exactly how I feel about this movie its honestly one of my favorite spiderman movies and I feel some of the deleted scenes could've helped this movie a lot more especially the all the power you feel scene

I absolutely LOVE what you say about art at the start of section 5 - really wonderful summation of it all!

Thank you story street for this video. I’m going through a very dark time of life right now and this was a very uplifting caring exploration of this film. I really appreciate it.

Going to buy AMS in part because of this video, nice work!

Seriously this is a fantastic video

This is how i feel about man of steel, loved it in middle school, but rewatching it now, it’s not how i remember it.

heart touching ♥️♥️♥️♥️

What a beautiful video. Completely underrated i swear. Made me tear up.

The first one was pretty good. I think your analysis is spot on.

I was in middle school too when it came out . That's so cool bro

From someone growing up since the to toby era of spiderman, the amazing spiderman is the best of them all hes the best peter, the best spiderman, the best suit “TASM2” the best girlfriend and the best villains so far. To me I enjoyed the amazing spiderman so much and still rewatch it every couple of years and i think it didn’t get the chance to finish its story.

ive said it once and ill say it again. one of the most under rateed channels on this platform

I really loved Andrew’s spider man. I’m indifferent to his Peter Parker. But he really embodies spider-man’s ideals.

I always felt bad looking at the discussions of people hating this movie. It was the first time on my birthday that my dad did something I actually wanted to do. He took me to see this movie and I loved it. It was my favorite movie ever for years. Seeing this video helps me to realize why I love it so much. I see the mistakes like the video points out but I think I latched on to what it was trying to be. Great video!

This is my favourite Spider-Man movie. I saw this movie when I was 4 years old and I still cherish it. It is even better to me now and connects with me more. Peter feels exactly like me and what I go through. Grief, trying to understand myself and be happy with who I am. Not what I am told to be or what I want to be.

Your videos remind me a lot of Kyle Robes. Great care was clearly taken into making the video have a cohesive narrative and message.

I'm starting to think I'm being watched like in The Truman Show. Last night, I finally (after 10 years) watched *The Amazing Spider-Man* and then today this video is recommended to me! 😮 It felt disjointed and I couldn't figure out why. And now that I've seen this brilliant analysis, I understand why I felt that way. Thank you so much for this!!! 🤗👍🏽

Hey man, this made me cry. I love these films and i love your take on the films even though i do not fully agree with all of them. Hope everything works out for ya! Much Love.

I never liked or disliked this movie, but you're right I don't know where this movie falls. And that tonal shift is what I feel is what's at the heart of it.

I’m sold, release the Webb cut.

799 likes........you deserve so much more.

I was 6 when it came out and boy did I love it and I get this

Ok the fact that the movie about regaining limbs got important scenes cut it a little funny, but I love tasm 1&2

wooow this shit had more potential than i thought. like i love tasm but now i love it even more for those deleted scenes

I'd *love* to hear your thoughts on The Batman. Great review!

Why is this channel so underrated

I love the Stan Lee cameo in this movie, but the best Stan Lee cameo is the one from the end of Spider-Man: The Animated Movie.

Hey i dont know if you will ever read my comment but i want to tell you that the secound half of this vedio reached my soul deep as an orphan my self i always wanted to make up for every emotion of helplessness and sufering that i ever end ured i want to be perfect i want to be great i want to be whole and able to feel capapel of writting my own story and being full again, perhaps thats why i love the prequels and G. O. T. And TASM because they have a very high and bright peak of light and hope but they always fell short regardless of how hard they tried and what ifs and fan fiction always was a drug to me to escape a little, and now that i graduated from high and i don't feel i desserve it heck i know i dont i see my self in two out liars on a spectrum between absolute ego and worthlessness ad and self petty i also have much thought of sucide and throwing my life because even in my highest atchevments i always find a way to peek a hole in my happines, so thank you from bottom of my heart because you gave the missing buzzle to appreciate the life that i have and the people who cared and will care for my truly... Best wiches my guy

I’ve always been a huge fan Andrew’s my fav spidey and I think you’re spot on however I think his performance and physicality makes up for a lot of the story problems

I wish they could have released the first Amazing Spider-Man film with the deleted cuts intact, that definitely would have made it better.

What a fucking awesome video.

Imagine saying Spider-Man’s powers are “in the background of the narrative”

please make a video on pirates of Caribbean,please its a request glad that u made this video, love you 3000

My favoutite. Can Relate

Finally this movie gets some recognition. This is my second favorite liveaction spiderman movie (after no way home). The way it handles grief is.... well amazing. The scene when Peter pushes Flash against the scool lockers gives me chills. Also Uncle's Ben's last message is so heartbreaking. Not to mention Andrew Gardfield's performance is outstanding throughout the film. I also love the scene where Spiderman saves that kid inside the car hanging of the bridge. It's so simplistic and yet it represents Spiderman's heroism at it best. This movie is great, and i never understood why people hate it so much.

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Please, you gotta do more Spider-Man

Yes This is what I've been seeing The deleted scenes were very crucial to the film Deleting it rushed which didn't need to happen I hope A directors cut is released with all the deleted scenes added

The reason why the original trilogy and TASM1 were memorable, was because of the producer LAURA ZISKIN It was because of her and her husband (the screenwriter Alvin Sargent) that the movies had depth She was the only one capable to tell AVI ARAD when to back off Unfortunately, she died in 2011, during the production of TASM1 Without her, there was no one to stop Arad from destroying the franchise Spiderman was nothing without her

I’m still conflicted with TASM. I love it and love Garfield as Spider-Man, but I still hold on to Tobey’s. I remember seeing it in 3D and wasn’t falling in love with the movie like most people. I liked it, but I grew up with Tobey and was hoping for a Spider-Man 4, so it was going to be hard to get over it. To sum it up, I want a TASM3.

I always liked this movie - and I still really do, its one of my favorite Spidey movies - but it really sucks that they took off so much from it. I can understand how some scenes hurt the pacing of the movie but I wish they really could have used those deleted scenes.

OMG after 10 years, I just knowing about deleted scene.

Marc Webb is my favorite spiderman director.

now you've got me wondering why we never got a director's cut of this film. or at the very least a fan edit that adds these back in