The Amazing Spiderman

Content:

Language: 3 There is some language in this film but not over the top for a PG-113 film

Sexuality/Sensuality: 3 There is a little bit of skin in this film, as well as a kissing scene, however, nothing in terms of nudity. 

Violence: 6 This is a movie about a superhero. The main thing to watch out for in this movie is the violence

Frightening Scenes/Images: 4 There are several scenes in which The Lizard can be seen as frightening, especially for younger teens/children

Drug and Alcohol Content: 1 None that was noticeable in the film. 

Blood and Gore: 6 There is some blood in this film and some Body mutation as well as Body mutilation

Review:


The amazing Spiderman is... well amazing to be honest. This fourth installment of the Spiderman series takes us onto a new track that those who grew up in the 90's will be more familiar with than the original series of the Incredible Spiderman. So what are the differences and similarities? Well for one thing the actor of this series fits the role of Peter Parker much better than Toby McGuire ever did. He looks smart, acts smart and is able to make more than one facial expression. The movie is filled with witty and slap stick humor that gives needed relief between moments of fast paced action.


*SPOILERS*
If you don't know already in this installment of Spiderman, Peter Parker's origins story is rewritten. Mary Jane the original female lead character from the first three films is not in this film which leads to the protagonist (Peter Parker) falling in love with another core character from the Spiderman franchise, Gwen Stacy. While it is a bit of a slow starter especially for those who were fans of the original series because of the origin story being so similar, the movie is done much better overall. Also the part that I'm sure you were waiting for in this edition the web-slinger faces off against one of his more famous foes: The Lizard or sometimes referred to as The Crocodile or Doc Croc in the comic books. For all those fans of the comics you know already that The Lizard is an experiment in cross genetics that goes horribly wrong for Doctor Curt Conner. The experiment was an attempt to regrow his missing arm but instead alters his body and mind. (For fans of the original series Doctor Conner is the same scientist who helps Peter analyze the goo from Venom).
*End Spoilers*


Overall the content of this film is pretty straight forward for another comic book superhero movie. Action, Violence and Language are pretty mediocre. There is no worry of F-Bombs (though you do think that they are coming in a few places but they are either cut off or unused). Unlike the original series there is a small amount of blood in this film. There is some skin in the film as well as the web slinger takes off his uniform top and he accidentally rips off a bystander's shirt when he first gets his powers.


This is another film I definitely recommend. However, parents I don't suggest this for children under the age of 13. But like before this entirely depends on your values so I suggest screening the film beforehand and determining if you believe this movie is appropriate for your kids.