This in-depth analysis takes a close look at the second installment of The Amazing Spider-Man franchise. It examines the story, characters, and themes of the movie, as well as the production elements, critical responses, and successes of the film.

I have always wished for superpowers in electrical engineering. He could shoot lightning and dodge bullets using a magnetic field. It was a pleasure to see that a power systems engineer, who is dead after being shocked by lightning, gains the ability of controlling electricity. The movie has a simple plot: the villain tries revenge on the hero while the hero fights to defend justice. Spider-Man ultimately defeats Electro and justice prevails. The audience cheers and claps as the good guy wins. This movie is a typical comfort zone film. Spider-Man wins and we feel good.

But I didn’t leave the movie empty-handed. Bill Swanson wrote in “How Films Feed the Mind” that “it was a mistake for [simple universal] values to be placed in the pure realms fantasy.” He also stated that it was difficult for a director to successfully integrate the mythical, action-packed elements in “escapist” entertainment, while still creating a nonuniversal and real human conflict. The “escapist”, or fantasy movies, can easily produce artistic views that aren’t possible in everyday life. With its stunning special effects and simple plot, Spider-Man brought the super-powered engineer alive. The movie ended with a final battle that showcased the talents of both the protagonist and the villain. High-quality action movies create images that are durable and stay in your mind. The images create a sense of power and aggression that some people crave. Rewatching a movie can help you to soak up the story of a great fight scene, just like a person who repeatedly watches it to gain greater meaning. Many people watch movies in order to realize their Freudian dreams and to increase their ability to think. It’s difficult to satisfy both ends of the spectrum in one movie. It’s not easy to make the Lord of the Rings, or any other superhero movie, (The Dark Knight excluded), complex enough for intellectual viewing. It is difficult to add fantasy elements to a film that is not escapist, as the characters lose the cartoon-like quality that makes them great in blockbuster films.