28 details you probably missed in Andrew Garfield's 'The Amazing Spider-Man' movies

Olivia SinghDec 22, 2021, 06:07 IST

Andrew Garfield in "The Amazing Spider-Man."Columbia Pictures

Andrew Garfield starred as Spider-Man in two "Amazing Spider-Man" films released in 2012 and 2014.
There are details you might have missed in the movies, directed by Marc Webb.

Uncle Ben holding a box of trophies in "The Amazing Spider-Man" seems like a callback to a subtle detail in Sam Raimi's "Spider-Man."

Martin Sheen in "The Amazing Spider-Man."Columbia Pictures; Columbia Pictures

Just like Tobey Maguire's Peter Parker, Garfield's version of the character also has a poster of Albert Einstein.

In the top image: Andrew Garfield in "The Amazing Spider-Man." In the bottom image: Tobey Maguire in "Spider-Man."Columbia Pictures; Columbia Pictures

Peter has a poster for Alfred Hitchcock's 1954 movie "Rear Window" on a wall in his bedroom.

Andrew Garfield in "The Amazing Spider-Man."Columbia Pictures

The debate-club photo used as Peter's desktop image is the same one from the start of the movie.

Andrew Garfield in "The Amazing Spider-Man."Columbia Pictures

When a ravenous Peter digs for food in his fridge, you can see the doors decorated with family photos.

Andrew Garfield in "The Amazing Spider-Man."Columbia Pictures

Peter Parker's skateboards have equations written on them.

Peter Parker's skateboards are mounted on a wall in "The Amazing Spider-Man."Columbia Pictures

Peter wears a Ramones t-shirt when he fights a bunch of guys in an alley.

Andrew Garfield in "The Amazing Spider-Man."Columbia Pictures

The Daily Bugle gets a makeover for "TASM."

Copies of The Daily Bugle newspaper in "The Amazing Spider-Man" and "Spider-Man."Columbia Pictures; Columbia Pictures

Peter purposely flinging Gwen out the window at school (to get her out of harm's way) and catching her with his web foreshadows the way she dies in "TASM 2."

Gwen Stacy's death is foreshadowed in "The Amazing Spider-Man."Columbia Pictures

Stan Lee, who cocreated Spider-Man for Marvel comics, has a cameo in the Midtown Science library.

Stan Lee in a library in "The Amazing Spider-Man."Columbia Pictures

The contact photo that Peter has for Gwen in "The Amazing Spider-Man 2" is a silly selfie of the couple.

A photo of Peter Parker and Gwen Stacy seen on a phone in "The Amazing Spider-Man 2."Columbia Pictures

The bus seen during Spidey's pursuit of the hijackers has an ad for The Daily Bugle.

Andrew Garfield in "The Amazing Spider-Man 2."Columbia Pictures

Aleksei Sytsevich, who becomes Rhino by the end of the film, has boxers with rhinos printed on them.

Paul Giamatti portrayed Aleksei Sytsevich in the movie.Columbia Pictures

Stan Lee has a cameo as an attendee at the graduation ceremony in "TASM 2."

Stan Lee in "The Amazing Spider-Man 2."Columbia Pictures

Peter's Thrasher T-shirt is seen when he takes off his cap and gown after the graduation ceremony ends.

Andrew Garfield and Sally Field in "The Amazing Spider-Man 2."Columbia Pictures

Peter has a photo of Gwen in his closet door, along with some Polaroids.

Printed out photos seen on the inside of Peter Parker's closet in "The Amazing Spider-Man 2."Columbia Pictures

Aidy Bryant has a cameo in "TASM 2," dressed as Lady Liberty.

Aidy Bryant and Andrew Garfield in "The Amazing Spider-Man 2."Columbia Pictures

Peter has a framed photo of him and Gwen on his bedroom wall.

A framed photo of Gwen Stacy and Peter Parker in "The Amazing Spider-Man 2."Columbia Pictures

Max Dillon's birthday cake that he bought himself has yellow lightning bolts and green piping.

Jamie Foxx starred as Electro in "The Amazing Spider-Man 2."Columbia Pictures; Marvel Comics/ABC

"The Office" star B.J. Novak plays an insensitive Oscorp employee named Alistair Smythe, who makes Max stay at the office later.

B.J. Novak in "The Amazing Spider-Man 2."Columbia Pictures

Peter's email from Aunt May in "TASM 2," reminding him to pick up eggs, is a callback to the first movie.

In the top image: Peter Parker's email inbox seen in "The Amazing Spider-Man 2." In the bottom image: Aunt May and Peter Parker in "The Amazing Spider-Man."Columbia Pictures

The news anchor seen on NY1 in "TASM 2" has appeared on TVs in many Marvel shows and movies over the years.

News anchor Pat Kiernan seen on three TVs in "The Amazing Spider-Man 2."Columbia Pictures

Felicity Jones portrays Felicia Hardy in "TASM," also known as Black Cat in the Spider-Man comics.

Felicity Jones as Felicia Hardy in "The Amazing Spider-Man 2."Columbia Pictures

Peter has a poster for the 2001 documentary film "Dogtown and Z-Boys" in his room.

Peter has a poster for "Dogtown and Z-Boys" in "The Amazing Spider-Man 2."Columbia Pictures

Harry accesses his father's files on top-secret projects that have mentions of Doc Ock, Venom, and Morbius.

There are nods to other Marvel characters in "The Amazing Spider-Man 2."Columbia Pictures

Gwen's heartbreaking death in "TASM 2" mirrors her fate in the comics.

Gwen Stacy's death in "The Amazing Spider-Man 2."Columbia Pictures

The clock tower's hands stop at 1:21 a.m. when Gwen dies.

The clock tower in "The Amazing Spider-Man 2" has a nod to the comics.Columbia Pictures

The special projects division at Ravencroft has suits for Spidey foes Doc Ock and Vulture.

Suits for Vulture and Doc Ock in "The Amazing Spider-Man 2."Columbia Pictures

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28 details you probably missed in Andrew Garfield's 'The Amazing Spider-Man' movies

Uncle Ben holding a box of trophies in "The Amazing Spider-Man" seems like a callback to a subtle detail in Sam Raimi's "Spider-Man."

Just like Tobey Maguire's Peter Parker, Garfield's version of the character also has a poster of Albert Einstein.

Peter has a poster for Alfred Hitchcock's 1954 movie "Rear Window" on a wall in his bedroom.

The debate-club photo used as Peter's desktop image is the same one from the start of the movie.

When a ravenous Peter digs for food in his fridge, you can see the doors decorated with family photos.

Peter Parker's skateboards have equations written on them.

Peter wears a Ramones t-shirt when he fights a bunch of guys in an alley.

The Daily Bugle gets a makeover for "TASM."

Peter purposely flinging Gwen out the window at school (to get her out of harm's way) and catching her with his web foreshadows the way she dies in "TASM 2."

Stan Lee, who cocreated Spider-Man for Marvel comics, has a cameo in the Midtown Science library.

The contact photo that Peter has for Gwen in "The Amazing Spider-Man 2" is a silly selfie of the couple.

The bus seen during Spidey's pursuit of the hijackers has an ad for The Daily Bugle.

Aleksei Sytsevich, who becomes Rhino by the end of the film, has boxers with rhinos printed on them.

Stan Lee has a cameo as an attendee at the graduation ceremony in "TASM 2."

Peter's Thrasher T-shirt is seen when he takes off his cap and gown after the graduation ceremony ends.

Peter has a photo of Gwen in his closet door, along with some Polaroids.

Aidy Bryant has a cameo in "TASM 2," dressed as Lady Liberty.

Peter has a framed photo of him and Gwen on his bedroom wall.

Max Dillon's birthday cake that he bought himself has yellow lightning bolts and green piping.

"The Office" star B.J. Novak plays an insensitive Oscorp employee named Alistair Smythe, who makes Max stay at the office later.

Peter's email from Aunt May in "TASM 2," reminding him to pick up eggs, is a callback to the first movie.

The news anchor seen on NY1 in "TASM 2" has appeared on TVs in many Marvel shows and movies over the years.

Felicity Jones portrays Felicia Hardy in "TASM," also known as Black Cat in the Spider-Man comics.

Peter has a poster for the 2001 documentary film "Dogtown and Z-Boys" in his room.

Harry accesses his father's files on top-secret projects that have mentions of Doc Ock, Venom, and Morbius.

Gwen's heartbreaking death in "TASM 2" mirrors her fate in the comics.

The clock tower's hands stop at 1:21 a.m. when Gwen dies.

The special projects division at Ravencroft has suits for Spidey foes Doc Ock and Vulture.