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Summary: Amazingly poor
Review: I can't get over how bad this movie is, and I know this is the last time I give one of these re-hashed Marvel guys a break.One more long, significant pause as Toby wetly contemplates his boring new powers. Another cringing romantic moment. Yet another wet look from Toby. Wow! Really awful animation! I think it would help if you were seriously drunk, since the action won't look so terrible, and you'll simply sleep through the rest. I, however, was almost sober.
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Summary: Move over Batman Spider Man is on the big screen
Review: This was a great movie as you probaly know. The story follows Peter Parker through his life as a genetic wonder. He made a couple stupid moves but he turned out a super hero. The only problem is the Green Goblin's suit was dumb and Peter shouldn't have turned Mary Jane down. The end fight was pretty cool to. I give this one 5 stars because this was a great movie. You will like it a lot.
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Summary: An Awesome Movie
Review: This Movie is Nothing Less than Awesome. The Acting was Perfect, The effects were very well done.This is Vast Improvement over X-Men. The Costumes Were Very Cool. I Believe That Everyone Who Is A Fan of The Comic Book Should See This Movie. Tobey Maguire, Kirsten Dunst, And The Rest of The Cast Do Outstanding Jobs. Willem Dafoe Is The Greatest Villian I've Ever Seen! The Way He Cackles as The Goblin and The Way His Eyes Look Inside The Goblin Mask Will Give you The Creeps. I Personally Recommend The DVD You Can Learn Everything About The Comic Book and The Movie It's The Best.
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Summary: Causes Arachnaphobia
Review: Not worth the time it takes to view it. Boring, long, dull, and the acting was poor as well. Don't bother.
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Summary: excellent film , DVD aspect ratio is not 2.35:1
Review: Contrary to what is listed in the technical info. section the aspect ratio of the widescreen DVD is 1.85:1 (fullscreen 16x9) and not 2.35:1 (true letter box)
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Summary: Peter-Parker.
Review: Die-hard fans of Spider-Man, kids, and -- oh, all right -- "kids of all ages" (what an insulting phrase!), will love *Spider-Man*, and who am I to rain on their parade? I recommend this film to all of the above-mentioned. Enjoy. OK -- now, as for the rest of us, we will find much less to enjoy here. First of all, there was the overkill of the promotion and hype to hold against the movie. It made the promotion of *Attack of the Clones* seem measured and restrained by comparison. Second, the CGI employed by director Sam Raimi is, shall we say, UNCONVINCING. I don't think it's contradictory to expect several degrees of unreality in a script about a comic-book hero, while at the same time insisting that the visuals look realistic. Spidey swinging on his web between the NYC monoliths looks about as real as the graphics from a Nintendo 64 game. It's sad that kids not only seem to NOT mind this, but indeed, seem to LIKE it. The irony of all this CGI coming from a director who literally smashed his camera through windows in *Evil Dead* all those years ago will not be lost on those of us old enough to remember. (Ah, *Evil Dead*. The Good Old Days. The Analog Days.) Setting aside the movie's obvious faults, it's fair to point out that they -- the faults -- don't prevent Tobey Maguire from attaining his usual excellence. As Mike in his review below pointed out, we surprisingly find ourselves caught up in Peter Parker's -- as opposed to Spider-Man's -- story, because Maguire is so adept at portraying the insecurities and teeming interiority of the typical American adolescent. But even here, the positive carries a negative charge: Maguire's careful construction of Peter Parker alienates the character's arachnoid alter-ego. I wasn't convinced for a second that the troubled but decent teenager and the superhero were the same person. They're separate entities. Maguire did his job too well . . . and perhaps that's a lesson in irony for those actors who try to bring integrity into one of these humongous summertime popcorn flicks: Don't work hard, because you'll only get in the way.
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Summary: Spidey returns with skill
Review: This movie was a great flick for fans of Spider-man. The cast of characters was great and I think they made great choices for the stars. The plot was exellent and the action scenes were unbelievable! This is a awesome film for anyone who loves superheros,action movies, or is just a fan of great films. I look forward to the next movie in the series!
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Summary: Ho hum
Review: Clark runs to the rescue and opens his shirt to show his "S" uniform. Superman introduces himself to the public by doing several super hero activities. Lois Lane falls form a building and is saved by Superman. Perry White berrates Clark Kent and the staff. Luthor and the super-villains from Krypton - General Zod, Urza, et.al attack the Daily Planet offices. People gather infront of City Hall before the Jokers attacks. Lots of big ballon- figures fly in the air and thereafter the Joker attacks. The Joker laughs horrifically and has a split personality. Yep the same scenes are present in Sam Raimi's film, except that the character is Spider-man. Is it any wonder that I feel like I've seen this film before. Hey Stan (Lee), this is definitely a brand echh movie. It seems like Irv Forbush directed this one. I hope the sequel is all Marvel.
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Summary: Spider Man
Review: Our entire family enjoyed this movie. However, the love scene is a bit dry, and the relationships between all the characters are simply a bit sad in many cases. Some of the characters, especially Spider Man's love interest and best friend, are a bit shallow - and some of the scenes seem to attempt to prove otherwise, when the characters actions speak much louder. On a more positive note, I felt the reason for the characters transformation into Spiderman were quite interesting, the main character was enjoyable to watch as he grew with his new responsibilities. The special effects were very good, not working so hard on realistic, but instead gave the old comic book feel. Though I did enjoy the movie, I felt there was simply too much left unexplored. I believe it could have been so much better, but not bad for a one time viewing. I would recommend renting it, not purchasing it.
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Summary: SPIDERMAN
Review: How is a grownup to respond to silliness of sci-fi these days? Tune out of this review if there is nothing that can stop you from suspending your disbelief in today's computer generated action. Isn't this new technology supposed to make action sequences better? I LOVE great action. I WANT them to utilize the technology in a fun and exiting way. But if you have half a brain, then the childish, insulting special effects of this and many other recent movies has to depress you-it has to leave you wondering if you're just too old to enjoy this genre any more. ROT!! I'm not too old, this movie is bad. Granted, directors are up against the studios demands that every new blockbuster be more radical than the last, more DARING, more -- well, you know what I mean. What is the result of this philosophy? Obviously, it's a law of diminishing returns, in which we get increasingly more dynamic use of CG technology, and less and less useful substance, less and less responsibility for showing us something that we can sink our teeth into. Once the director establishes his lack of respect for the audience, he can proceed with the story with this caveat: any action sequence is valid. If we know they distort reality in the silly action sequences, we also now know that the story, characters, theme, plot, are all suspect. MAKE ME BELIEVE! That's the director's job. Spiderman is a major disappointement. If you are over 16 years of age....
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