Movie review: The Amazing Spiderman 3D

Grown men dressed in Lycra seems to be a winning formula these days.

Whether it be Batman, Thor or even Iron Man, comic book heroes are proving to be box office winners.

The Spider Man franchise has been around for years but the latest incarnation loses nothing in comparison.

It is an action-packed story that, despite being a touch too long, never allows you to become complacent about what is going to happen next.

The Amazing Spider-Man takes us back to the beginning and shows newcomers how Peter Parker's story came to be.

Peter (Andrew Garfield) gives us a fresh take on the son of the famed geneticist Richard Parker.

Forced by the mysterious death of his parents to live with his aunt (Sally Field) and uncle (Martin Sheen), Peter grows up with many questions.

When he discovers his father's old briefcase, he soon begins to unravel what was behind his father's research.

His search for answers brings him into contact with his father's former research partner, Dr Curt Connors (Rhys Ifans).

Thinking Dr Connors may have answers, Peter inadvertently provides a breakthrough equation that allows the doctor to genetically mutate humans.

Peter has helped create his enemy.

In the background, Peter has developed his own spiderman qualities which lead him on a hunt to find the man who killed his uncle.

He soon becomes a police enemy when his actions are misconstrued.

Complicating matters is his affection for fellow school student Gwen Stacy (Emma Stone), who happens to be the daughter of the city police chief.

So Peter must keep police at bay long enough to stop Dr Connors changing the people of Manhattan forever.

The Amazing Spider-Man is a great adventure with spectacular 3D sequences as Peter launches himself around the streets of the city.

The Amazing Spider-Man 3D

(M) 150 minutes

Rating: 4 / 5 stars