"The untold story begins."
Director: Marc Webb
Cast: Andrew Garfield, Emma Stone, Rhys Ifans, Denis Leary, Martin Sheen
The Amazing Spider-Man — Movie Quotes
Memorable Quotes
Your father lived by a philosophy—a principle, really. He believed that if you could do good things for other people, you had a moral obligation to do those things! That's what's at stake here; not choice... responsibility.
Context
Spoken to Peter on the street outside school after Peter forgot to walk Aunt May home.
Meaning
This rephrasing of the traditional "With great power comes great responsibility" motto defines the central philosophical thesis of the film.
My weakness... small knives!
Context
Delivered while cornering a car thief in an alleyway who brandishes a pocketknife.
Meaning
Demonstrates the humorous, comic-accurate snark and banter characteristic of Andrew Garfield's Spider-Man persona.
Poor Peter Parker. No mother, no father, no uncle. You're all alone.
Context
Spoken during their intense confrontation as Connors attempts to crush Spider-Man.
Meaning
Strikes directly at Peter’s core psychological wound—his fear of abandonment and isolation.
Peter, don't make promises you can't keep. / But those are the best kind.
Context
The closing dialogue of the film in their high school classroom.
Meaning
Signals Peter’s decision to quietly defy Captain Stacy's dying request to stay away from Gwen, choosing romantic connection despite the dangers.
I know what this looks like. But I need you to trust me.
Context
Peter unmasking himself in front of Gwen on her apartment balcony.
Meaning
Marks the turning point of emotional transparency in superhero cinema, where the hero chooses vulnerability over deceit.
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