What is Columbia Pictures The Amazing Spider-Man 2?

Columbia Pictures' The Amazing Spider-Man 2 is a superhero film that tells the story of Peter Parker, who dons the red and blue suit to protect the citizens of New York City as Spider-Man. The film, which was released in 2014, is the second installment in the Amazing Spider-Man film series.

The movie follows Peter's struggle to balance his superhero responsibilities and his relationship with his girlfriend Gwen Stacy, portrayed by Emma Stone. Meanwhile, he faces off against a new set of enemies, including Max Dillon, a.k.a. Electro (Jamie Foxx), and Harry Osborn, his old childhood friend turned genetically altered foe (Dane DeHaan).

The film boasts stunning visual effects, including impressive action sequences and the iconic web-slinging scenes. It also explores themes of power, responsibility, and forgiveness, as Peter struggles to come to terms with his past and maintain his promise to Gwen's father to keep her out of danger.

The Amazing Spider-Man 2 also introduces several characters from the Marvel comics, including Aleksei Sytsevich, who goes on to become the villain Rhino, and Felicity Jones as Felicia Hardy, who may or may not be set up to become the villain Black Cat in future installments.

Despite receiving mixed reviews from critics, The Amazing Spider-Man 2's box office performance was strong, grossing over $700 million worldwide. The film continues to be praised for its impressive action sequences and the performances of its cast, particularly Andrew Garfield's portrayal of Peter Parker as a more lighthearted, quippy hero compared to previous iterations.