Spider Man: Lost Cause (2014) User Reviews

Lost Cause: Aptly named

[Snootz · 3/10 · 2 August 2019]

This could win an award for "most fast-forwardable film of 2014". Okay, it's a fan film. But from the lame anti-copyright notices at the start to when I finally hit the stop button (about 90 minutes into this way-too-lengthy 2 hour 20 minute flick), this is wordy, slow-moving, with bad scripting, bad directing, bad editing, bad sound. It had its attempts at humor... unfortunately most of it forced... but for the most part this is a yawner-class presentation.

I'm all for fan films. Not much one for badly-done fan films. Even amateurs can do enough research, study, and come up with directing and scripting chops so a film doesn't reek. MST3K-worthy, well... maybe not because it's too slow and cumbersome even to make fun of. "If you're going to do something, do it well." If you can't do it well, at least make it funny schlock. Sorry to say this fails on both counts.

Reading the reviews says it all

[dan8073 · 5/10 · 25 March 2020]

The review that I am currently posting is about the "reviews" not the actual movie.

Somehow this movie came across my computer screen and caught my eye. Before I went and wasted 2 1/2 hours of my life, I decided to check out IMDB to see what the movie was even about. As always I take a min to read a review or 2. Since there are a total of only 4 or 5 I went ahead and read them all. I just want the dudes that made this movie to know.... you aren't fooling anyone. The real reviews are obviously the low rated ones and the 2 that received 10/10 are obviously the film creators. I just hope you didn't actually think people believed they were from anyone other than someone involved in the project.

I am leaving a neutral rating because I don't want to rate it high and trick someone into wasting 2.5 hours of their life. At the same time I think it's unfair to leave you with a 1 Star because I didn't actually watch the film. The second reason leaving a negative review is not an option is because I want you to know I appreciate you taking your free time, and money and putting it into a project that you thought would bring other people joy. Selfless and you deserve credit for trying!!! Thanks!

A Decent Beginning

[Matte_Nation_Films · 5/10 · 31 March 2022]

This isn't the best fan film out there. However it's good for the budget it was on. I like the suit in the movie and I enjoyed the plot however I don't like how the Peter Parker is basically the same or at least trying to be the same as Andrew's Peter. Still it's a good movie.

Spider Man Lost Cause: Hilariously awful

[Platypuschow · 1/10 · 11 December 2018]

1's are a rarity from me, it means a film is devoid of all redeeming features and I especially hate giving them to independent movies but on this occasion I have absolutely no choice.

Spider Man: Lost Cause is a lengthy British fan made origin story that follows our nerdy Peter Parker as he fulfills his destiny to become one of the worlds most infamous superheroes.

There are some great fan made movies out there, look at Never Hike Alone (2018) which demonstrated what can be done. This however has a considerably lower budget and underlines my point about never swinging above your weight. If you don't have the money to pull something off then simply don't try.

Lost Cause had me cringing and wincing all the way through, the acting is on another level that I very very rarely see. It's so astonishingly bad throughout, if I were rating the actors I'd say they range from 1 down to -5 at best. That one long blonde haired guy especially was really something else, he hammed it up worse than Julian Sands (Oddly also long blonde haired).

You ever seen those old Bollywood superhero movies? Clips often went viral on social media. Look up Indian Superman/Spidergirl etc. Those look better than this and have the same unintentionally hilarious vibe about them.

I appreciate what they were trying to do but they literally failed to tick a single box. It looks horrific, the acting is beyond words, the score is generic, the sfx are terrible and the plot is boring.

Stick with what your budget allows and for the love of Hades hire actors!

The Good:

Some neat Easter eggs

The Bad:

Some awful acting

They fail to get anything right across the board

Things I Learnt From This Movie:

When you find yourself saying that a superhero movie is worse than Cat Woman (2004) it's time to start re-evaluating things

This has a sequel, I......I......I just don't know if I have it in me

Worst Spider Man film I've ever seen

[ellieriley-27125 · 1/10 · 9 May 2021]

Shouldn't have bothered. The costume itself was hysterical.

Spider-man, Spider-man, who can be him? Anyone can!

[willzone-662-678586 · 7/10 · 21 July 2019]

Spider-man Lost Cause is a homemade Spider-man film which is immediately gives it a little extra novelty of it's own. No this film is not a professionally made motion picture and nor should it be treated as such. It is instead the charming subtotal of some serious genuine efforts.

It tries to tick all of the boxes of what makes a Spider-man film, and doesn't shy away from the challenges of the genuine Spidey blockbusters, be it webswinging in the city or taking on enemies and while the outcome certainly doesn't replicate what the big budget blockbusters are capable of, it represents it in it's own very special way.

Story-wise, it's a retelling of Ultimate Spider-man's origin story but set in Britain, which does give this film more of it's own identity from the appearance of the film to Spidey's banter.

The main standout for this film is the score, that is the one thing in the film that would have me convinced that it's professional and it really elevates the film to another level.

All in all if you're fascinated by filmmaking or just want another Spidey adventure, this is a great experience that proves that amateur filmmakers really can make a Spider-man film.

The ULTIMATE Spider-Man fan film!

[mutennyson · 10/10 · 19 April 2015]

This movie, is definitely the best Spider-Man fan film around, for sure. It uses Ultimate Spider-Man comics as inspiration, having Peter Parker portrayed by Joey Lever, who is also the director of the movie. Everything inside the movie wants you to believe this is Spider-Man, from Mysterio posters to the Green Goblin serum in the post credits scene. Getting Gwen Stacy (portrayed by Sophia Ashcroft) developed for the sequel movie, which is an pretty interesting idea. Every scene in the movie fits exactly what is going to happen next, it doesn't matter if Joey Lever used movie or game content, he still made one of the best Spider-Man fan films to date!

Great Fan Film

[dsantinelee · 7/10 · 3 August 2021]

For a budget of only $500 this movie is really well made. Of course it's not going to compare to the big Hollywood films and I like that. This isn't a movie to make a quick buck its a genuine fan expressing who he thinks Spiderman is.

Excellent take on the spider-man origin story.

[bbergeron543-117-874897 · 10/10 · 26 September 2014]

Introducing brilliant new villain nightshade and adding new elements to the origin story, Lost Cause is the ultimate spider-man film! Joey Lever takes the parts that work from the official films and re-adapts them into a clever and original story. Once you get used to the British accents, the film is an action-packed ride that even features an Iron Man cameo. Incredibly edited, you almost forget that this is an amateur fan film. The film also introduces a new (I believe) supporting character named Nick Cooper, Peter Parker's best friend who knows he is Spider-Man. Overall, the film delivers on an outstanding level, and is definitely a must-see. Catch it for free on you-tube!

Must See Classic

[Tosh81 · 10/10 · 5 March 2021]

10/10 Film much better than any of the recent films. Its crazy to think that its a fan film. Cinematic Master Piece. Ben Thewlis 100% would recommend this to others!

No the film was good yes low level budget editing but we manage it jokes aside film story was very good and completely inspired by the amazing Spider-Man movie and video game

[chaturvedisavita · 10/10 · 28 September 2023]

The movies was good low level editing but good inspired by the amazing spiderman film and video game also not bad great I like this film but the part 2 of this film was garbage this was good at all also if Joey see this review I want to say him make you part 3 spiderman 3 kingdom come good like good editing good suit good places ok guys so watch this movie I recommend but not watch another world but yeah watch spiderman 3 kingdom come after 3 years the movie will release in 2026 and the movies will be good and worth watching like lost cause (ok guys this is too much for this review watch this movie bye)