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The Amazing Spider-Man (2012) is a film directed by Marc Webb. It rebooted the Spider-Man film series, with Andrew Garfield portraying Peter Parker, a high school student who gains superpowers after being bitten by a radioactive spider. These powers include superhuman strength, speed, agility, and the ability to cling to walls, along with a precognitive "spider-sense" that warns him of danger.12

The film explores Peter Parker's journey as he discovers his abilities and grapples with his past and his connection to his parents' work. He develops web-shooters and a costume, adopting the persona of Spider-Man to fight crime. The movie also features Gwen Stacy, played by Emma Stone, as his love interest. This film was followed by The Amazing Spider-Man 2 in 2014.1

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