'Amazing Spider-Man' a very, very good film: Zwecker
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By Bill Zwecker, FOX 32 News Entertainment Reporter - bio | email
CHICAGO (FOX 32 News) -
"The Amazing Spider-Man" brings us one of the best casts -- with some terrific actings -- that we don't normally see in the typical, 3D, big-budget summer blockbusters.
Andrew Garfield and his real-life significant other, Emma Stone, not surprisingly have terrific on-screen chemistry -- but that's also true with the remainder of the key cast members, including Martin Sheen, Denis Leary, Rhys Ifans and Sally Field.
My only complaint is that the producers and writers went back and basically gave us the same story line we got 10 years ago -- in the Tobey Maguire original. I would have like to see more than just the introduction of The Lizard on the big screen -- which Ifans does well as the film's conflicted villain.
But speaking of the Lizard -- I also was disappointed in the special effects involving that character.
All that said, the film is a solid piece of filmmaking -- well directed and with great action sequences.
Four-time Emmy winner and star of Northlight Theatre's "Stella and Lou" Rhea Perlman joined Bill Zwecker to speak on the world premiere and teaming up with fellow "Cheers" alum Kirstie Alley again very soon!
Four-time Emmy winner and star of Northlight Theatre's "Stella and Lou" Rhea Perlman joined Bill Zwecker to speak on the world premiere and teaming up with fellow "Cheers" alum Kirstie Alley again very soon!
Leslie Zemeckis, wife of Oscar winning director Robert Zemeckis, has released her new book, "Behind the Burly Q: The History of American Burlesque." She explains where it all started - with a documentary.
Leslie Zemeckis, wife of Oscar winning director Robert Zemeckis, has released her new book, "Behind the Burly Q: The History of American Burlesque." She explains where it all started - with a documentary.
FOX's Bill Zwecker shares photos from "The Hangover Part III" premiere after party in Las Vegas, and sat down with stars Bradley Cooper, Zach Galifianakis and Ed Helms to get their take on the film.
FOX's Bill Zwecker shares photos from "The Hangover Part III" premiere after party in Las Vegas, and sat down with stars Bradley Cooper, Zach Galifianakis and Ed Helms to get their take on the film.
FOX entertainment guru Bill Zwecker reviewed "Star Trek: Into Darkness" and "The Ice Man" starring Michael Shannon in the Screening Room Friday. Both are must-see movies, and they open this weekend! Don't miss out!
FOX entertainment guru Bill Zwecker reviewed "Star Trek: Into Darkness" and "The Ice Man" starring Michael Shannon in the Screening Room Friday. Both are must-see movies, and they open this weekend! Don't miss out!
Candice Glover was named the nation's favorite singer on "American Idol" Thursday night, after singing with Aretha Franklin and Chicago native and "Idol" alum Jennifer Hudson. She never, ever gave up on her dream.
Candice Glover was named the nation's favorite singer on "American Idol" Thursday night, after singing with Aretha Franklin and Chicago native and "Idol" alum Jennifer Hudson. She never, ever gave up on her dream.
American Idol will soon name the nation's newest, favorite singer. The last two hopefuls gave their finale performances Wednesday night, and their fate depends on the vote. Bill Zwecker reports.
American Idol will soon name the nation's newest, favorite singer. The last two hopefuls gave their finale performances Wednesday night, and their fate depends on the vote. Bill Zwecker reports.
Golden Globe and Oscar nominee, musician and original Major Margaret "Hot Lips" Houlihan from "MASH," Sally Kellerman introduced her revealing tell-all autobiography "Read My Lips."
Golden Globe and Oscar nominee, musician and original Major Margaret "Hot Lips" Houlihan from "MASH," Sally Kellerman introduced her revealing tell-all autobiography "Read My Lips."
Bill Zwecker has the scoop on Miley Cyrus receiving nasty comments from fans of Selena Gomez and Taylor Swift, Barbara Walters' retirement, Beyonce baby rumors and new judges on"The X-Factor."
Bill Zwecker has the scoop on Miley Cyrus receiving nasty comments from fans of Selena Gomez and Taylor Swift, Barbara Walters' retirement, Beyonce baby rumors and new judges on"The X-Factor."
Bill Zwecker sat down with Chicago native and "The Office" favorite Craig Robinson, who leads in Tyler Perry's new film "Peeples" with Kerry Washington. Bill also says "The Great Gatsby" is a must-see!
Bill Zwecker sat down with Chicago native and "The Office" favorite Craig Robinson, who leads in Tyler Perry's new film "Peeples" with Kerry Washington. Bill also says "The Great Gatsby" is a must-see!
