The Amazing Spider-Man (2012 movie) facts for kids

The Amazing Spider-Man is an action-packed movie from 2012. It was made by Marvel Entertainment and Columbia Pictures. The main actors are Andrew Garfield, who plays Spider-Man, and Emma Stone. This movie is a new start for the Spider-Man film series. It tells the story of Peter Parker when he is in high school. You get to see how his amazing superpowers begin to grow. The movie first came out in the United States on July 3, 2012. A second movie, The Amazing Spider-Man 2, followed in 2014.

About the Movie

This film is a "reboot," which means it tells the Spider-Man story again from the beginning. It shows Peter Parker's journey as he discovers his special abilities. He learns what it means to be a superhero. The movie focuses on his life as a teenager. It also shows his relationship with Gwen Stacy.

Filming Locations

Some parts of The Amazing Spider-Man were filmed in New York City. This included areas near the Williamsburg Bridge by the East River. However, many action scenes needed special setups. A large, 150-foot copy of a piece of the bridge was built in Los Angeles. This allowed for more complex stunts. Other close-up shots were done on a soundstage in New York City.

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  Some filming locations in New York were near the East River close to the Williamsburg Bridge. A large copy of the bridge was used for action scenes in Los Angeles.

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  A stunt double for Spider-Man filming a commercial to promote the movie.

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  Graffiti of the Spider-Man logo in Seattle, created for the movie's special online campaign.

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  The famous movie critic Roger Ebert reviewed this film. He thought it was one of the best Spider-Man movies.

See also

In Spanish: The Amazing Spider-Man (película) para niños