Jonathon Jones's Blog - Posts Tagged "spider-man"
Working on....
I'm working on a new collectibles identification guide that also corresponds with super heroes. I'm not going to list the title yet, but let's just say that it will be the ONLY Ebook like it available on the planet. I checked! :)
I think you'll really like it because it's so unique, so stay tuned!
I think you'll really like it because it's so unique, so stay tuned!
Amazing Spider-Man Movie Review
Amazing Spider-Man Review. One plot spoiler, so only read if you've seen it.
First, the acting:
The character of Gwen Stacey was well-played, lovable and, of course, downright adorable. Uncle Ben was also portrayed quite well, and I felt Martin Sheen had a powerful directness and conveyed a sense of father-like wisdom that he carried off without a hitch.
Sally Fields, unfortunately, although a tremendous actress, just didn’t seem to hold a candle to the original portrayal by the much elderly “Aunt May” in prior Spider-Man movie installments.
Instead of having both knowledge and concern, it seemed as though she was just concerned and that was pretty much it. I didn’t get a feel overall for any kind of “wise old soul” like I did from the prior series.
In addition, physically she just didn’t have the look that I envision Aunt May having, which I’m pretty used to via both the older movies and the comic book series I read as a child.
As for the character of Dr. Curt Connors, the actor did a fine job, although it wasn’t anything overly extreme to write home about. It was just “decent.”
Now, for what you’ve all been waiting for. Spider-Man himself. In one way, the character seemed like what he probably should be, a geeky, awkward, quirky young high school boy who has been caught in the midst of both being a teenager and being blessed with super powers.
His overall demeanor truly does speak that in volumes, and his overall awkwardness as a person truly does make him seem like an outcast teenager of today.
On the other hand, I feel as though it’s that awkwardness that made it difficult to connect with him. Tobey McGuire in previous movies had a personality and look that allowed the audience to connect with him and root for him as a kind of lovable underdog.
Whereas with this new actor, I just didn’t get that. However, although you could tell Tobey went through some struggles in prior movies, he was missing that true modern teenage angst that this new actor, Andrew Garfield, had in spades.
Truth be told, I feel as though if they had an actor who combined elements of both actors, the role would be much better cast overall to correspond with the comic character’s actual presence.
The Plot:
I don’t want to get into it full throttle because I don’t really want to spoil anything, but I will say that it had both a storyline as well as a lot of action, so it wasn’t about waiting until ½ of the movie was over to see anything spectacular, nor was it non-stop action from the beginning that made us feel like there’s no story. Therefore, in that regard it definitely had elements of both things needed to make a successful comic book movie.
In addition, the end of the movie didn’t pan out with Captain Stacey in the same sequence or manner that it did in the Amazing Spider-Man comics, so it looks like the movie creators decided to take another path.
In addition, the whole locale was different than it should have been because, technically, Peter didn’t meet Gwen until he entered college whereas, in this movie, they met in high school.
However, the lack of Mary Jane in this movie helped to at least convey a sense of chronology since he met Gwen Stacey before he met Mary Jane Watson in the comic books.
I think the primary thing that bugged me about the movie's plot is that Dr. Connors had an inner, whacked out voice that was way too reminiscent of the same thing that went down with both Norman and Harry Osbourne in the first three films. I just didn't see the need for them to do the same "inner crazy person" thing all over again.
Although I realize they were trying to stress a duality nature of the character, I just feel as though they didn't need to overly push an idea that seemed fairly obvious to those watching and listening to his words when he was The Lizard.
Overall, the story was really good. Not great, but really good. A little bit predictable, but good. I’d recommend seeing it but, hopefully, when they go to release the next one I think they need to work out a few bugs that they had in this film, if you’ll pardon the bad expression.
First, the acting:
The character of Gwen Stacey was well-played, lovable and, of course, downright adorable. Uncle Ben was also portrayed quite well, and I felt Martin Sheen had a powerful directness and conveyed a sense of father-like wisdom that he carried off without a hitch.
Sally Fields, unfortunately, although a tremendous actress, just didn’t seem to hold a candle to the original portrayal by the much elderly “Aunt May” in prior Spider-Man movie installments.
Instead of having both knowledge and concern, it seemed as though she was just concerned and that was pretty much it. I didn’t get a feel overall for any kind of “wise old soul” like I did from the prior series.
In addition, physically she just didn’t have the look that I envision Aunt May having, which I’m pretty used to via both the older movies and the comic book series I read as a child.
As for the character of Dr. Curt Connors, the actor did a fine job, although it wasn’t anything overly extreme to write home about. It was just “decent.”
Now, for what you’ve all been waiting for. Spider-Man himself. In one way, the character seemed like what he probably should be, a geeky, awkward, quirky young high school boy who has been caught in the midst of both being a teenager and being blessed with super powers.
His overall demeanor truly does speak that in volumes, and his overall awkwardness as a person truly does make him seem like an outcast teenager of today.
On the other hand, I feel as though it’s that awkwardness that made it difficult to connect with him. Tobey McGuire in previous movies had a personality and look that allowed the audience to connect with him and root for him as a kind of lovable underdog.
Whereas with this new actor, I just didn’t get that. However, although you could tell Tobey went through some struggles in prior movies, he was missing that true modern teenage angst that this new actor, Andrew Garfield, had in spades.
Truth be told, I feel as though if they had an actor who combined elements of both actors, the role would be much better cast overall to correspond with the comic character’s actual presence.
The Plot:
I don’t want to get into it full throttle because I don’t really want to spoil anything, but I will say that it had both a storyline as well as a lot of action, so it wasn’t about waiting until ½ of the movie was over to see anything spectacular, nor was it non-stop action from the beginning that made us feel like there’s no story. Therefore, in that regard it definitely had elements of both things needed to make a successful comic book movie.
In addition, the end of the movie didn’t pan out with Captain Stacey in the same sequence or manner that it did in the Amazing Spider-Man comics, so it looks like the movie creators decided to take another path.
In addition, the whole locale was different than it should have been because, technically, Peter didn’t meet Gwen until he entered college whereas, in this movie, they met in high school.
However, the lack of Mary Jane in this movie helped to at least convey a sense of chronology since he met Gwen Stacey before he met Mary Jane Watson in the comic books.
I think the primary thing that bugged me about the movie's plot is that Dr. Connors had an inner, whacked out voice that was way too reminiscent of the same thing that went down with both Norman and Harry Osbourne in the first three films. I just didn't see the need for them to do the same "inner crazy person" thing all over again.
Although I realize they were trying to stress a duality nature of the character, I just feel as though they didn't need to overly push an idea that seemed fairly obvious to those watching and listening to his words when he was The Lizard.
Overall, the story was really good. Not great, but really good. A little bit predictable, but good. I’d recommend seeing it but, hopefully, when they go to release the next one I think they need to work out a few bugs that they had in this film, if you’ll pardon the bad expression.
Spider-Man
Spider-man's first appearance was back in 1962, which means he is officially 50 years old. Wow. To think that when I was born he was just 9 and relatively new to the world.
Comic Book Superhero Collectible Pin-Back Buttons and Badges of the 1940s-1960s
My new book is about to be released! Here's the summary:
Collectors of comic book superhero memorabilia as well as vintage pinback buttons are quite abundant in today’s day and age. However, what both groups are often unaware of is the sheer abundance and variety of items that contain elements of both collectible types. This unique book dives headfirst into an often-unknown collection type that features pin-backs and badges that represent these iconic characters. Combining unique historical insights, origin points for the pins themselves, and a variety of over 175 pictures, this identification guide will both delight and amaze a variety of people of all ages who have always loved superheroes.
Collectors of comic book superhero memorabilia as well as vintage pinback buttons are quite abundant in today’s day and age. However, what both groups are often unaware of is the sheer abundance and variety of items that contain elements of both collectible types. This unique book dives headfirst into an often-unknown collection type that features pin-backs and badges that represent these iconic characters. Combining unique historical insights, origin points for the pins themselves, and a variety of over 175 pictures, this identification guide will both delight and amaze a variety of people of all ages who have always loved superheroes.
Comic Book Superhero Collectible Pin-Back Buttons and Badges of the 1940s-1960s
My new book entitled Comic Book Superhero Collectible Pin-Back Buttons and Badges of the 1940s-1960s is OFFICIALLY published. It's currently on Amazon, should be on Barnes and Noble within a day, and within a month or two should be available on Apple devices. For the current Amazon link, please visit this page:
http://www.amazon.com/Superhero-Colle...
Please remember, if you don't have a Kindle you can download a PC or Mac version online through Amazon for FREE and read books through your computer!
http://www.amazon.com/Superhero-Colle...
Please remember, if you don't have a Kindle you can download a PC or Mac version online through Amazon for FREE and read books through your computer!
Superhero Comic Book Pin-backs now on Barnes and Noble!
My new book is now on Barnes and Noble in addition to Amazon. Check it out!
http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/comic...
http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/comic...
