Hmm, I'm not totally sure if I agree the first Spidey film was better than X-Men. It's been a while since I re-watched Spidey. Although, it's Not that hard to be a better film than X-Men. X3 did it. The first film was good, but highly overrated in the pages of fanboy nostalgia.
A lot of self-loathing there. Weren't you a teenager until a few weeks ago? I agree there's not a whole lot interesting about teenagers, but a teenager who is an orphan, social misfit, scientific genius, and a superhero? Now that could be interesting. Gee, there seems like so many opportunities for drama, suspense, and conflict in such a scenario. I wish they'd make a comic about such a guy. I bet it would be popular. Oh, wait... they already fucking did.
See above, you cantankerous old fart. Just b/c the film has a high-school setting doesn't mean it will be all 90210 Gossip Creek bullshit. Way to go baytorh8r5000 on us and downplay the film before you even see a trailer or let alone let a script be finalized.
Sassy Cat: out!