part 4 yet still fantastic!!!

Watched 2 summer blockbusters recently, and both are part 4. Maybe no expectation, both turn out to be pleasant surprises!

Spiderman 4 is actually the prequel, as we see how Spiderman came about. Yes, certain parts seemed familiar (after all, it's based on the comics, isn't it?), there were attempt to inject with some new elements, including some cross-genes kind of experiment and engineering. And even the character of spiderman.. Maybe teen? who turns out to be more playful and daring, including trying to teach school bully a lesson, sneaked in his girlfriend's room, playing game on smartphone while waiting for his target.

But of course the focus is still the leaner and taller Spiderman. I believe his image fits well with its new group of twilight-era of audience, with its new high tech package.. And the movie is fast-paced and action scenes are nicely executed, intense and enticing. 3-D effect is great. I should have watched it on IMAX then.

As for Ice Age 4, I hardly remembered how Ice Age 3 was about and i thought it's just so so only. Yet part 4 seems injected with new plot and energy. It's fast-paced, wacky and hilarious, with some dark humour like the "holy crab" and the granny. Love it.

Rating: Spiderman: 4.5/5
            Ice Age: 4.5/5

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