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One of the best moments in \u201cThe Amazing Spider-Man\u201d is when Stan Lee, a co-creator of the superhero, makes his obligatory cameo.<\/p>\n

Lee is in a library with a pair of headphones on and the audience hears classical music. Behind him, a lizard beast and Spider-Man engage in an epic battle. It\u2019s a wonderful scene, especially when Lee nearly gets hit by a table.<\/p>\n

Some have argued that there was no need for a new version of Spider-Man so soon after the trio of movies that featured Tobey Maguire as the web-slinger. Maguire\u2019s \u201cSpider-Man 3\u201d was released in 2007.<\/p>\n

But that scene with Lee and numerous other moments argue otherwise. This is a good movie that takes itself seriously but not too seriously.<\/p>\n

Peter Parker (Andrew Garfield) lost his parents as a child, and he\u2019s grown up with his Uncle Ben (Martin Sheen) and Aunt May (Sally Field). They\u2019ve given him a strong moral center, but he\u2019s a lonely teenager trying to answer the big question: Who am I?<\/p>\n

That\u2019s complicated by a freak spider bite he gets while trying to meet his dad\u2019s former research partner, Dr. Connors (Rhys Ifans). Peter discovers new powers, while also developing a mutual attraction to a classmate, Gwen Stacy (Emma Stone).<\/p>\n

This is a brooding movie at times. A beloved family member dies, and Peter loses his way, as he tries to figure out exactly what he owes the rest of the world.<\/p>\n

Then there are scenes like the one with Lee, where the mood lightens considerably and both Spider-Man and the audience get to have fun.<\/p>\n

Director Marc Webb treads a thin web here, and he succeeds for the most part, though we do get caught up in a little too much teenage angst.<\/p>\n

The reboot lacks some of the novelty factor of Maguire\u2019s early turn as Spider-Man, but strong performances from all of the main characters mean \u201cThe Amazing Spider-Man\u201d can crawl on its own hands and feet.<\/p>\n

I give \u201cThe Amazing Spider-Man\u201d a B plus.<\/p>\n

It\u2019s showing at Malcos in Tupelo, Oxford, Corinth and Columbus, as well as Hollywood Premier Cinemas in Starkville and Movie Reel 4 in New Albany.<\/p>\n

Kelli Karlson Wizard 106.7 She gives \u201cThe Amazing Spider-Man\u201d an A minus.<\/p>\n

“I had a blast and will see it again.”<\/p>\n

Roadkill Bill Wizard 106.7. He gives “The Amazing Spider-Man” a B.<\/p>\n

“There are some really cool visuals in this movie, and it was a fun ride.”<\/p>\n

Look for movie reviews in Scene on Thursdays, and listen each Tuesday morning on Wizard 106.7 between 8:30 and 8:45 a.m.<\/p>\n

Read more: djournal.com – MOVIE REVIEW New \u2018Spider Man\u2019 crawls on its own