Amazing Spider-Man, The: The Untold Extended Edition

Okay, so, here goes... Masirimso's done it. This cut of the Amazing Spider-Man should be labelled the definitive cut for all. The reasons for which people down this film have all been addressed and the inclusion of deleted scenes, the Roosevelt subplot from the sequel and cohesive editing makes this movie really cool. Spiderman fan or not, this version of the movie can be enjoyed by all.

And yes, thank you Masirimso for elevating the film and the experience!

Awesome!
I've always been a defender of this movie and this edit further reassures me how good of movie it is. The deleted scenes don't stick out so unless you're abit of an eagle eye or know the original very well it'll be hard to notice. And the addition of the Roosevelt subplot from the second movie really works better here as it feels more natural and stops the second film from feeling bloated. Some might find it abit annoying as Peters hair looks different from the ASM 2 scenes and doesn't necessarily fit with how he looks in ASM 1 but it never really bothered me, some people might not even notice either so..

Overall I'd say this is the definitive version of this movie to watch.
Well done sir!

There aren’t many changes in this edit compared to the 2nd one. Like the synopsis says, it’s the original movie plus the deleted scenes, the alternate and superior Uncle Ben death scene and the Roosevelt scenes. That’s not a negative, and it makes sense considering the original movie on its own is pretty good.

The Roosevelt scenes are very well implemented. Even though they’re scenes from the sequel, their placement fits right with the story of the first movie. The placement of the final Roosevelt sequence is the stand out because, even though it extends the ending a bit too much, Peter’s behavior in the start fits with the scene of the first movie that preceded it perfectly.

Overall, it's the best version of the movie,

Fanedit summary: This fanedit takes the Parker parents subplot from the second film and completes it here, making the second film a bit less overstuffed, and strengthening the themes in this film.

The Film: Marc Webb directs this version of Spider-man for the Twilight crowd, rehashing the origin story and putting an increased emphasis on the Gwen Stacy relationship.It’s a teenage romance film and an obvious influence on the new MCU films as well, capturing the John Hughes-esque high school environment. Andrew Garfield and Gwen Stacy have the right chemistry as two teenagers and frequently boon the movie during these sequences. In fact, I tended to enjoy Andrew Garfield as sensitive outcast Peter Parker far more this time around.

It’s a very different film from the Raimi versions, yet there’s still some similarities, particularly in the choice of villain, Dr. Curt Conners as The Lizard, is almost like Doctor Octopus, a tragic monster like entity and a classic animalistic Spider-man villain. Thankfully many of the added scenes of Curt add even more tragedy to Curt’s situation, Curt at one point begs Parker for his help, and strengthens the bond to Parker history.

Speaking of the Parker family, the Parker parents subplot is brought front and center, starting with a prologue focusing on the Parker parents and the events leading up to their death, including an airplane fight setpiece. It’s an exciting way to begin the story with an element of mystery and tension. It also brings the emotional pain of Peter’s lost past and parental figures front and center which is a wonderful change since so much of this film has to do with his overcoming grief of his parents and eventually his uncle Ben..

The only time this doesn’t work is putting the train subplot scene sequence after the climax. The post climax of the film is about 20 minutes, almost like an epilogue to the film. Usually in film, after a climax it’s best to wrap up things quickly. While it’s nice to tie out all of the emotional elements and thematic elements, it feels misplaced. Having said that, I actually don’t know a better place to put it without messing up the flow of the rest of the film.

Some other elements, I really like the way Spider-man moves in this film, it’s far more acrobatic, and fluid. I’m a sucker for the enemy of the state storyline and Dennis Leary’s George Stacy remains a highlight in the film. Aunt May and Uncle Ben are great, but the skirting around the “Great Power, Great Responsibility” line bugs me.

The Fanedit:
Mostly seamless. Love the color grading to make the film’s colors pop more. Spider-man to me was always meant to be a bright superhero, so it really upset me when they took the darker scheme in this one.

Particularly well executed with the emphasis on story weaving the parents sub-plot into the first film. It does strengthen this film thematically and makes this a go-to version of the first film.

Enjoyable !
The editing was great very hard to notice when you've added scenes, makes for a smoother experience.
I was originally going to watch the original movie prior to this but decided not to, however I felt the movie had more heart that I originally remember.
I did like the inclusion of the "Roosevelt" subplot no issues here, its a part of the overall story for Garfield's Spider-Man, i felt it was much better used for the First film as to help build Peter's background.
My only real issue was the length, BUT that's what you sign up for in an extended edition !! lol
But ill close with, it was a more complete film with more heart,
I just need to make time to watch the untold Finale edition of Amazing Spider-Man 2 :)

Thank you Masirimso