Spider-Man (Superbit Collection)

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Summary: Great for new Spidey Enthusiast
Review: Spider-Man: Before seeing this 21st century rendition in the theaters, I never cared much about superhero movies, really..but after viewing this Columbia Pictures presentation, I found myself excited for more; therefore, I couldn't pass up the chance to purchase this 2 disc widescreen special edition dvd set.

Before purchasing this specially offered home movie edition, I knew virtually nothing about this classic Marvel Comic superhero, but after viewing the special features on both discs, I now feel as if I've been involved in the Spider-Man ventures for a long, long time -- Here's why:

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First off, the movie, itself, gives excellent enlightenment to how the superhero, Spider-Man came to be, along with understanding of his relationship with the other characters of the Spider-Man web-slinging saga; i.e. Mary Jane Watson (his love-interest), his aunt May & uncle Ben Parker, as well as his best friend Harry Osbourne; Harry's dad, Norman Osbourne/his alter ego -- Spider-man's arch enemy -- the "Green Goblin"; And in addition, there are a number of character profiles on disc 1, which further explain these characters, their history (how they came about), and the filmography of the actors who played them in this 2003 Columbia Pictures screenplay; Not to mention the Theatrical trailers, TV spots, music videos produced for this movie, Directors Commentary, etc. for those who want more than just a movie to watch on bonding night with the family.

Secondly, disc 2 provides even more info. for those who may be interested in the history/production of this 2003 theater release. Moreover, the Director Profile, Composer Profile, and Historical Documentary of the Spider-Man Mythology provided on disc 2, make this dvd set a must for those who are genuine superhero historians, general enthusiast, or who just want to know more about the motion picture itself. There's even a profile section listing many of Spider-Man's formidable nemesis from the comic book series, explaining who they are and just how they came about. And as an added plus, there are also playing tips on this disc for those video gamers who indulge in the Activision version of "Spiderman; The Movie".

All-in-all, this limited edition 2 disc set has a lot to offer (even some things not mentioned in my review), and at a fair price too, not to mention. I'm extremely glad that I took interest in ordering this item, and thus, I highly recommend it to anyone looking for something both interesting and fun to add to their dvd collection. My all-inclusive view awards this product a perfect 5 stars ! !

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Summary: Spider-Man: far from perfect
Review: Although, Spider-Man has its flaws, I can still say that it was a decent viewing experience overall. It has its cheesy moments and corny dialogue, but it also had its truly entertaining moments, such as Peter Parker discovering his newfound powers for the first time. But was Tobey Maguire a good choice for this role? Oh yeah, by the way Jaime from Toronto, don't say Lord of the Rings is dumb. I don't think you have any idea what spectacular filmmaking is. But then again you're from Canada.

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Summary: dumb
Review: as the lord of the rings and the hulk and the first x men

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Summary: Fun, Fun, Fun
Review: Let me start off by saying that "Spiderman" was my favorite superhero when I was a young child. Perhaps that is why I enjoyed this movie so much. It brought me back to a time when I just loved being a kid. Sure, I got picked on by bullies and I was a nerd, but "Spiderman" always gave me the hope that one day I would become something that no bully could ever touch. That's the brilliant thing about this movie. It reminds you that we have all been the geek or the loser at some point in our lives, but in the end, we always get the upper hand and become something great. It recalls those days when the sky was the limit and reality was only as close as your eighteenth birthday.
In essence, this movie is fiction at its best. It makes you forget your troubles for a little while and leaves you with a good feeling.
The storyline stays true to the comic, with the exception of Spidey's web-slinging ability. Although that minor detail actually makes the character more believable as superheroes are concerned. The movie isn't as dark as "Daredevil" or serious as "X-Men." It's a whiz-bang thrill ride that just cuts loose in front of you. It takes the campiness that the Kilmer-Clooney "Batman" movies tried horribly to utilize and mixes that up with the youthful idealism of every kid who has grown up in the good ol' U.S. of A. and makes a fun adventure that's not too violent for the little ones and just deep enough to lure in adults who may not have read "Spiderman" when they were younger.
I'm not giving this movie five stars because I'm a Spiderman fan, I'm giving five stars because it makes you feel great after you've watched it.
By all means, watch this film. It's worth it.

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Summary: great to zone out to
Review: I would have to say that this is one of the better comic book movies ever done, not too serious or artsy. i play this movie all the time.

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Summary: Oh, Tobey
Review: Being a guy I think that this is a good actoin movie. Tobey Maguire's body was so hot after being bitten by the spider. Just look at his abs, and muscles. As for his face, it is kind of dorky still, I guess he is sort of a nerdy hunk. It's just too bad that I heard that he just did it for the movie. Well I guess I will have to see this movie over and over again.

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Summary: Oh Tobey
Review: Tobey Maguire's body is so hot after being bitten by the spider. It's just too bad that I heard that he just did it for the movie. Well I guess I will have to see this movie over and over again.

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Summary: I'm caught In The Web!
Review: This is one of the best DVD gift sets that is on shelves today!
Tobey Maguire is NOT the best actor out there, but he plays the role of Peter Parker/Spider-Man better than anyone else could ever do. The 'Special Features' on the DVD are as good as they sound, if not better! The extra goodies that you get in the DVD box set is worth the extra money.

Overall: Buy the box set if you are a fan of Spider-Man. It is totally worth the extra money!

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Summary: The best comic->movie yet
Review: This DVD would be worth the money, and them some, just for the movie itself. If you're a Spider-Man fan, this is a MUST HAVE! As faithful to the comic as any of this genre I've seen...plus the special effects are outstanding (the one exception being the "running on the rooftops" scene).
The extra disk includes lots of insider stuff from both comics and the movie...well worth watching.

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Summary: How superhero movies are supposed to be made
Review: Sam Raimi Brings all the energy and excitement from His Hercules and Xena TV shows to the movie adaptation of Spider-Man. This bright, energetic film stays true to the spirit of the comics. The story is easy to follow and is full of fun campy moments that will have you laughing, and on the edge of your seat with the action packed scenes that were ripped from a comic book. Fanboys may grumble that some things are modified (Organic webshooters, Mary Jane is in Gwen Stacy's place during the final battle) but these minor cosmetic changes only improve the story. Tobey Maguire gives a great performance as does the rest of the cast. (Fans of Raimi films should Look for Lucy Lawless and Bruce Campbell in hilarous cameo roles.) This is a great film and it will get a lot of play on your DVD machine.