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Summary: Spiderman
Review: This movie is very overrated! I didnt really like it! First of all, if the whole freakin movie wasnt Peter flying around on his little webby web, it would have been better! Every scene was the same, a cityperson gets in trouble, and then, oh no look up, here comes Spideyman on his little webby web and he saves the day for the millionth time! Second of all, the web looked SO FAKE when he was on it! Only recommended if you are a fan of the cartoon, or the comic books.
**1/2
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Summary: Adequate summer movie fodder
Review: Spiderman is a serviceable summer movie with little or no ambition to be a true classic. Is it the limited skills of director Sam Raimi (famous for the Evil Dead movies and, well, other generally bad films)? The tight-fisted budget of Sony? The unexciting background and kiddie-appeal of everyone's favorite webhead? A thoroughly unspired script that probably had any intriguing or daring parts cut out during the fifteen years or so they've been developing this film?Probably all of the above. A leisurely, standard issue action movie moves along fine with somewhat bland performances by everyone except Willem Dafoe - who is over-the-top in a bad way throughout the film. Not all his fault; Raimi and his clueless costume designers have suited Dafoe up in a silly headpiece that would challenge any actor trying to convey menace. Ho-hum special effects (very obvious CGI) breeze by fast enough to not distract too much but the action sequences are haphazard and not much fun. Setpiece scene of Green Goblin attacking a big festival is very corny, with Spidey saving a kid frozen solid in fear as a big building comes crashing down. The webslinger scoops him up and hands him to Mom, who screams "Bless you, Spiderman!" Did anyone see that coming when you first spot the doe-eyed kid sitting there? You know, it's not suspenseful if you know exactly was will happen. Most of the blame must go to Raimi. He comes up with no interesting shots (apart from the famous upside down kiss), doesn't have control of Dafoe and hired a production designer who thinks that less is more. Where are the magnificent sets of the Batman movies? Everything here looks like a set and a poorly constructed one (Tight Sony pursestrings or Raimi not caring? Both?) Regardless, I think anyone can enjoy the modest charms of the film as long as your expectations are low. I'll admit to not being a big fan of Spiderman and the film certainly didn't help that.
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Summary: Webtastic!
Review: Wow! Talk about good movie! Spider-man tops the chart as one of the best movies of 2002 so far. I loved this so much! It was awesome and very spectacular cinementogrphy. I think Kirsten and Tobey pull it off beautifully! Must see movie! My Grade:
A+
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Summary: A cool webslinger....
Review: Spiderman is the perfect summer movie. It features a well known hero, played by a talented, well known actor and has a very good supporting cast. Toby Maguire is excellent as the smart but nerdy Peter Parker and doubles perfectly as the beefed up, super cool Spiderman. Toby Maguire has shown us what a good actor he is in films like "Wonder Boys" and "Cider House Rules" so it is great to see him in an action film where he can let loose and just have fun. Kirstin Dunst is good as Peter's sexy but elusive love interest and Willem Dafoe is delightfully demented and evil as the Green Goblin. The action sequences are exactly what you'd expect and my only problem was some slow pacing at certain points in the movie. With the origin of Spidey out of the way and introducing Peter Parker's character, the next movie should be able to move completely forward into non-stop action. Regardless, this is well worth the wait. If you a superhero film, action buff, or just love lots of colorful movie making, go see "Spiderman". I recommend it highly.
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Summary: SPIDEY FAN DISAPPOINTED AT THE BOX OFFICE
Review: When I first heard that my favorite animated superhero was coming to life, I could hardly wait for the release date. I looked forward to seeing Tobey Maguire (one of Hollywood's greatest at the moment) portray the web-slinging / wall-climbing friendly neighborhood Spider-man. Although his performance as Peter Parker by day, Superhero at night is right up there with any he has done, I was disappointed in the movie as a whole! The story line, even though true to the comic book and animated series, was too predictable and put me to sleep. I wish there would've been more twists in the plot or maybe an attempt for movie producers to create their own. Although my disappointment will not deter me from seeing the obvious sequel, I do hope that more effort is put into entertaining true fans.
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Summary: My Spider Sense Is Tingling!!! Great Movie..with 2 problems
Review: Wonderful-Outstanding-Shocking Movie!!! I am still blown away with how great this movie was with it's action, and drama. This movie was exactly what I expected from Marvel, and I am not dissapointed whatsoever. The Similarities from the Comic to Movie transition were as follows:
1. The story line of how he decided to become a super hero.
2. His love for M.J.
3. His problems he faces for day-to-day living. The differences from the Comic to Movie transition were as follows:
1. His web throwing is not in any way similar. In the Comic Book he had capsules he connected to his arm, and in the movie, the webbing came from inside.
2. M.J.'s and his relationship growing up. She didn't live next to him growing up in the comic book. Even though this makes for an interesting story in Dramatic Romance.
3. Spider Man was an actual photographer and worked for a company instead of being a freelance photographer in the movie. Even though there are few things that were portayed differently in this movie, Sam Raimi(director) did an outstanding job. I bow down to his excellence. The only other problem I had going into and leaving the theatre, was the fact that the Animation(Graphics) were a bit dissapointing. They can be easily overlooked for the fact that this movie is #1 and still rising.
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Summary: Comic book, but cute
Review: I have to give them credit, Spider-Man's backstory is true to the comic books. But the movie also feels like a comic book come to life, and little more. The action is fantastic, and the CGI effects are impressive (the TV ads don't do them justice). But most of the acting is flat and two-diminsional, so much so that I got the impression that's what they were after. Superman The Movie did a much better job of taking a comic book character and adding depth; Spider-Man is more on a par with the recent X-Men outing. Which isn't necessarily a bad thing. I only wish that if they weren't going to put anymore heart into the development of the characters, they would have focused less on them, i.e., less Peter Parker and more Spider-Man. Perhaps now that the characters are established, the rest of the movies (both Spider-Man II and Spider-Man III are in the works) will be more action and less fluff (or more heart).
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Summary: XMEN WAS BETTER
Review: This was an excellent adaptation of one the best super heros from the comics. I thought that Tobey McGuire was a great choice. He played the nerd turned hero with style (however a little stiff as the nerd). Kirsten Dunst was good-she had a better turning in Dracula. However Willam DeFoe was superb. He played the super rich scientist, turned villian/split personality with a style matched only by Jack Nicholson in Batman. The minor players such as J. Jonah Jamison, Aunt Mae and DeFoe's son were okay.
The story was fairly true to the original story. The only difference is that this Spiderman can shoot webs from his skin (wrist) and not man made cartridges. I like the idea of shooting webs from his skin more fessible than the latter way.
The only problem I had with the whole thing is that, it relied on computer generated effects (for Spidey) too much. Most of his acrobatics were too unnatural for human movement. The reality of the story is to believe that a human has spider like strength, stamina and heightened senses.
But I do tell people this movie is worth the overprice of tickets. I will look forward to the next installment.
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Summary: I Wish That I Didn't...
Review: worry about the quality of Sam Raimi's Spider-Man. It is definatly one of this years best. Spider-Man is of course about the super-hero made famous in the comic book series, The Amazing Spider-Man. For those of you unfamilar with series (AND SHAME ON YOU IF YOU DON'T KNOW WHO SPIDER-MAN IS!!), Peter Parker was bitten by a radioactive spider and became the Spider Man, who has the poers of the spider. He can swing with a spider web, has a spider sense where he can sense danger, and can stick to walls. He also has amazing strength. Tobey Maguire plays Peter Parker\Spider-Man. In this movie, which is the first of a trilogy, has Spider-Man battling the Green Goblin played by Willem Dafoe. Also in the movie is Kirsten Dunst who plays Mary Jane, Spidey's love intrest, Bruce Campbell (of Evil Dead fame), and Macho Man Randy Savage. Dunst deserves a Academy Award nomination for her performance in Spider-Man. But it is not just the performances in the movie that makes it.A great challenge to making Spider-Man is recreating the action and suspense from the comics. The comics had Spidey slinging from building to building, jumping from roof to roof, and more. The visual effects in this film make it truly Spider-Man The Movie. The action is recreated by somesort of way that is beyond me. I am not one who does not know about Special FXs. One good thing about the film is the screenplay. No B-Movie lines that weasel their ways into films ("And on the seventh day, man will rest... in peace!..."=Worst Line Ever From Mortal Kombat 2). Costume design was very important to the film. From Spider-Man's costume to the Green Goblin's suit to event the dresses that Mary Jane wears, nothing was left untouched. Makeup was also perfectly done to recreate the way that the characters looked in the comic book. In short, Spider-Man is one of the best films of the year and was along with Resident Evil as one of the best films of the year. It will not disappoint fans of the comic book at all. It has great performances by all, Special FXs that perfectly capture the comic book, and a well done screenplay. After you have watched the movie (and don't forget to watch it more than once!), go play the game and get the toys to recreate the action from the film. But, the thing that everyone should do is read the comic books once again. I am really looking forward to the sequels, the second one is going to come out 2003 or 2004, which will most likely have Dr. Octopus or Venom. This will also hopefully not go the way of the Batman or Superman movies that [stunk] after the second one. This is a film for comic book lovers and non-comic book lovers alike, so don't take the reviews to heart. See it yourself. I didn't regret it.
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Summary: Spiderman......a great movie!
Review: I usually avoid hyped-up movies until it's 3rd week of release so I don't have to listen to the gossip around me from the local high school. I need to be "into" the movie. Spiderman get's you into it, fast. The story line was excellent. The chemistry between tobey and kirstin was adequate. The fact that they stuck pretty close to the comic book story line was well appreciated. The movie is fun from start to finish, except the very end bothered me a little. (Have to wait for the sequel). Overall, an excellent movie! I will see it again, at least one more time in the theater. Go see it! You will love it!
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