Spider-Man returns once again — something other superheroes also have a tendency of doing. Marvel Comics' entomological superhero, aka Peter Parker (Andrew Garfield), is up to his web-spinning ways again in "The Amazing Spider-Man 2" — the second in the rebooted "Spider-Man" movie series launched by director Marc Webb.
The film is released in Japan a week earlier than the U.S., which is unusual — and everything about it screams "blockbuster." It has non-stop, gravity- shattering action, relationships riding the emotional rollercoaster, a look into the back story of what happened to Peter's parents (one of the focal points in the last "Spider-Man"), and the introduction of new, formidable foes. And all that takes place over a whopping two and a half hours. Every minute pushes the envelope on what constitutes excruciating entertainment.
This time around Peter is much more confident, completely in his element once he dons the Spider-Man suit: flying between skyscrapers to serve and protect, and also to beat the hell out of the baddies that threaten New York. Very convenient for the NYPD — all they have to do is show up later with handcuffs.