New ideas in the mainstream

Barton 2022-04-21 09:01:05

Spider-Man 2 can't be said to be overjoyed, but it's better than expected.
It's not purely technical, but the dramatic element is a bit new.
The starting point of the story is how an ordinary student struggles and strives to achieve his mission as Spider-Man. This is the same as the past. The Superman movie is based on Superman, and it is a bit of a change to cover up as a reporter.
The story uses a considerable amount of space to describe the mental journey of the main characters. The hero and heroine and even the villain doctor have experienced a period of psychological changes. Their fate They all have the same involuntary commonality, and the ending is based on their own will to choose their own path. The theme is very clear, which is quite rare in special effects movies.
As for the design of the villain, the mechanical arm has The heavy and raw destructive power, which contrasts with Spider-Man's dexterity and the flexibility of spider silk, is much better than the spaceship missiles in the first episode. But for a few important stunt scenes, it is a bit numb personally. It doesn't seem to have any special features, but that's it.
The director's method is simple and clear, which is in line with the style of mainstream films. In fact, mainstream films do not need any innovation, as long as they seek changes in the equation, avoid clichés, and stay where they are. That is. Constant change and evolution also represent a development. The ending of Shi Lijia 1 is refreshing, but the story and techniques are still in the mode of adventure story. On the contrary, Ang Lee's Doctor Shapeshifter is an example of excessive literary accent.
High-quality mainstream films must have touching stories, freshness brought by some changes, solid script and directing skills, rather than blind literary and decorative so-called personal styles.

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Spider-Man 2 quotes

  • May Parker: [Peter apologizes for a previous conversation] Pish-posh. We needn't talk about it. Water over the dam, or under the bridge, or wherever you like it.

  • May Parker: [Peter apologizes for a previous conversation] Pish-posh. We needn't talk about it. Water over the dam, or under the bridge, or wherever you like it, but...

    [happily sighs]

    May Parker: You made a brave move in telling me the truth, and I'm proud of you, and I thank you, and I... I love you, Peter. So very, very much...

    [hugs him]