Tag Archives: Paul Giamatti

A Look at The Amazing Spider-Man 2

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Maybe it’s me, but looking at a work that’s inspired by a comic series where I’m heavily familiar with the source material, as is currently the case with AMC’s The Walking Dead, or in this case, The Amazing Spider-Man 2, I find myself looking at this from two viewpoints: as a comic book fan and a guy who is aspiring to be an aspiring critic.  Or just a guy with an opinion on film, really.

I don’t think I’ve seen such polarizing opinions on a Spider-Man film since Spider-Man 3, but man, people are divided on this film.

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A Look at 12 Years a Slave

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I think one of the elements required for creating a great drama is to craft a protagonist who perseveres despite the odds.  It requires a character who is a fighter.  They can face setbacks, sure, and they can have their moments to grieve or reflect, but I believe moviegoers are more likely to root for a fighter instead of a character who gets stuck or falls into despair.

They want to follow the journey of someone who comes out on top so the viewing experience was well worth the journey.  And that’s what director Steve McQueen managed to pull off with 12 Years a Slave.

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