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Spider-Man (Widescreen Edition)

Spider-Man (Widescreen Edition)

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Rating: 5 stars
Summary: Keeps you on the edge of your seat!!!!!!
Review: There's one word to describe this movie... WOW! It was really good. The movie kept you on the edge of your seat the whole time! You never lost intrest! It was amazing, and you felt like you were swinging off of buildings with Spider-Man. It was amazing!!!!! I've never read any Spider-Man comic books or anything, but I really enjoyed this movie!

Rating: 5 stars
Summary: hot
Review: This is without a doubt one of the best movies i've ever seen i first thought that since most of spider-man was in computer graphics it wouldn't look realistic but you can't tell whats real and whats not.

Rating: 4 stars
Summary: Webbed Feat
Review: On March 19th, 2002, I stated in a review of the book, "Behind the mask of Spider-Man: The making of the movie" that I couldn't wait to see the film. Well, almost 2 months later, I have seen it and here's my take on the film..

If you are familiar at all with character and his origin, then you don't need much of a history. But just in case you are not, here's a very brief plot description. Average High School student, Peter Parker, (Tobey Maguire) gets bitten by a genetically altered spider, while on a field trip. Soon after, he develops powers and abilities like a spider.... The film is very faithful to its comic book story, with only minor differences, that don't matter much. Maguire is very good as Peter/Spiermam. He is able to balance the geeky dorkdom of Parker, early in the film, and the daring-do of our hero, quite effectively. The rest of the cast is good too (with one notable exception, more on that in a moment) Kirsten Dunst as love intrest, Mary Jane Watson, gives her the proper amount of spunky-cuteness, without overkill. James Franko as Harry Osborne, Peter's pal, puts his best foot forward. Now for that notable exception, I thought the worst perfomance in the film was given by actor Willem DaFoe. As wealthy businessman and Spidey's arch enemy, Norman Osborne/Green Goblin, he was just doing his best to win an award for the person who could sound most like DeNiro from TAXI DRIVER. It didnt help matters that the goblin costume looked like something out of the TRANSFOMERS. It looked and sounded better as described in the aforementioned making of book. A few bits of casting trivia. There is a fun cameo by actor Bruce Campbell in the film. Eagle eyed viewers will also spot Stan Lee, Spiderman's creator and actor Ted Raimi (The Director's Brother) in the film

Directed by Sam Raimi, the film is perfectly paced. As the first film in the series, there is a lot of ground to cover. and yet the film zips along at a good clip. As for the CGI and effects John Dykstra and his crew do some pretty cool stuff to make the "webhead " come alive. The action is nicely staged. Still the final battle could have had a bit more punch to it. All in all, a good start. I just think that the film could have been better if Dafoe hadn't been so De Niro-crazy as a loon-esque. Recommended

Rating: 5 stars
Summary: As expected.........awesome!!!
Review: Wow!!! I'm not a critic so I don't have all those fancy words to use about movies. All I can say is...."If you want 2 hours of one hell of a movie, then cart your [rear] to the nearest theater and cough up some cash for a ticket to Spiderman." This movie rocked!!!! Great special effects with an outstanding plot and not too mention some totally funny scenes. This movie had it all and unless your one of those people that "analyze" every little detail, you won't regret seeing this.

Rating: 5 stars
Summary: Spidey the Man
Review: I was able to skip work to see this film in the afternoon and already there was a big crowd.
I have been a fan of Spiderman since I was 5 years old. My sister feels most films about sci-fi or super hero to be garbage. Well this film pleased us both and in my opinion has to be one of the best adaptation of a comic book hero to the big screen.
Th special effects were very good, the acting by Tobey and company also very good. What I enjoyed the most was the humor that the film had. One thing that Spiderman fans like about the hero is the humor.
The film will appeal to die-hard fans to even people that know nothing about Spiderman. I can't wait for the future sequels and the hype did match the film quality.

Rating: 5 stars
Summary: "SPIDER-MAN" a remarkable, action-packed popcorn flick
Review: True Believers! For one reason or another, you fell in love with Spider-man. Maybe it was the comic books, or the cartoon series. But in any case, you fell in love with the Web-head. You wanted to be him. Climbing walls, swinging high over the busiling streets of the city that never sleeps. It was intriguing, beguiling, a dream within a dream come true. And now, it's just that, a dream come true...

Sam Raimi, along with the talents of Tobey Maguire, Kristin Dunst, and Willem Dafoe, all courtesey of the colorful imagination of Stan Lee, have created the best comic book movie adaptation (dare I say it, ok...) EVER! All your expectations are dashed and surpassed in over 2 hours of nothing but web-slinging action. I was totally blown away. Sam Raimi certainly had a definite vision for Spider-Man, and it shows. He faithfully recreates a hyper-reality New York City for Spidey. His execution of the mythos of Spider-Man onscreen is simply flawless.

And in these troubled times, isn't this what movie goers and film buffs want? Pure escapist fiction, comic books superheroes and exploits come to life. Stuff blows up, and throw in some computer-generated images for the kiddies, and patriotism for 9/11. Character and plot development, (the tormented superhero, and average joe who must struggle with the great power he has acquired and the great responsibility that he must deal with) along with exceptional talent and a director with a keen eye for the action flick to boot. Simply, it's pure movie magic.

You're a Spidey fan, and to see these characters come to life on the screen, in such an excellent manner, and it's just TOO much. I was estatic, the entire film. Spider-Man stands alone by itself a remarkable picture. Why criticize it when there's so much to love about it? Spider-Man has it all. Columbia Pictures, Sony, and of course Raimi and Maguire have their work cut out for them for years to come, both financially, and professionally.

It's Spider-Man, the comic book, the hero, the man, come to life. Don't miss this exceptional movie!

Rating: 4 stars
Summary: Marval attacks the Big Screen
Review: I yesterday witnessed The Spiderman Movie expecting alot, I have never really read many comic books or cartoon movies of Spiderman but since there was such a huge hype I had to see the movie.

I must say that they did a fantastic job on teaching the audience on how Peter Parker began his journey onto becomming Spiderman, the movie also did a great job on making the movie feel like a Comic Book come to life.

Anyways although almost everything was great about the movie I still had a few question left in my head.

I still am not sure where those dam spider webs attach to, for the most part of the movie it looks like there being attached to the clouds. Also The Green Goblins outfit was made interily out of metal which shoulent have been. When the Green Goblin would talk his mouth would not move because of the costume problem. Also I dont see how people would not notice a giant web comming out of Spidermans arm especcially when he is in the Cafeteria.

Anyways, despite those very minor problems the movie is a must see. Spiderman fans will want to see it tons of times as everyone else will still most likely enjoy it.

I Would definately Recommened it.

Rating: 1 stars
Summary: Spiderman sucks
Review: I was so excited to see spiderman, i had heard all the hype, the previews looked mind blowing... Toby Maguire provides a decent performance as Peter Parker in the begining, but when he turns spiderman he [stinks]. The acting was poor, the long drawn out proffesions of love by kirsten dunst and peter parker made me want to throw something at the screen. A slow begining just got progressivly worse. I couldn't believe it. When the green goblin, who looked like an idiot in that suit, said "the itsy bitsy spider" i wanted to walk out. If it hadn't been so close to the end of the movie i would have. Never have i been so dissapointed in a movie, ever. The only other movie i've seen in theaters that bad was Wing Commander with Freddie Prince JR. Props to Josh Krogan of Nickleback for writing an awesome song. Wait for it to go to the dollar movies. It was a waste of 2 and a half hours and 7 bucks.

Rating: 5 stars
Summary: Spider-Man Spins a Strong Web
Review: I must admit that was hyped about this movie.From the first time I saw the preview I knew that this movie would be awesome! What I didn't know is that this movie would be as in-depth as it really is. The movie starts out telling about the life of Peter Parker(Toby Maguire), a high school geek. He has had a crush on the same girl Mary Jane Watson(Kirsten Dunst) since 4th grade,but she has a boyfriend who is much more popular than Peter. When Peter goes to a University on a field trip he is bit by a "super spider". When he comes home he feels drowsy so he falls asleep. In the morning he wakes up to find that he has developed certain characteristics that a spider has. These characteristics include being able to shoot a web, climb up walls, have very good eyesight(he doesn't need his glasses anymore, leep from building to building and being incredibly strong. Of course this movie wouldn't be a Spider-Man movie without a villan.

Meanwhile at a company named OSCORP they are suppose to be designing hoover crafts for the U.S Military. When the military comes to check on how progress is going on the hoover craft they learn that it is not even ready to be tested by humans.The military officer threatens to stop their funding and close down OSCORP! One night the head of OSCORP(Willem Dafoe) trys to test one of OSCORPS products even though it is not ready to be tested. Something goes wrong and he turns into the Green Goblin. He plans revenge on the military by stealing the hoover craft and flying around throwing bombs at innocent people and at the military base. Someone has to stop him! Spider-Man battles the Green Goblin in many different fights that are always exciting and unpredictable.

This movie has lots of action, some romance and non-stop thrills! Of course one of the things Spider-Man uses his powers for his to get the girl of his dreams Mary Jane Watson. This movie is definetly worth seeing. Hopefully Spider-Man 2 and Spider-Man 3 will be just as good!

Rating: 5 stars
Summary: More than 5 stars?????
Review: First off let me say what a fantastic movie this is. Spiderman has it all, action, humor, and wonderful special effects. Lets face it, something for everyone.

Peter Parker is your typical geeky high schooler who has a crush on a popular girl at school. Ofcrouse, the super jock also likes her, and wants to make Peter's life miserable. Then one day, Peter's life changes when he's bitten by a special spider. The rest, as they say, is history.

The casting was perfect. Defoe is wonderful as the Green Goblin. He has the perfect mannerism for a bad guy. Kirsten Dunst as MJ was wonderful, full of sweet and innocence. Ofcourse, Toby is perfect for Spiderman.

What I liked about this movie is that the lesson that Peter learns. I can't way what it is, ofcourse, because I don't want to ruin it, but the lesson is well learned.

I highly suggest you go see this movie. Stay for the credits b/c at the end of the movies (and after most of the songs at the end) they play the "Spiderman song" from the cartoon. It was a cute touch.


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