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Summary: BEST SUPER HERO MOVIE EVER MADE SO FAR
Review: I think this is the best Super Hero/Comic Book movie ever made so far.
Thus far, all I've seen with this genre are special effects and action. Superman I, Batman I, and X-Men came close to actually having a "human", touching story, but not quite there.
Spider-Man is superior to all these movies!
It is a touching, moving, action, special effects fest!
I cannot wait for the DVD when it comes out---hopefully very soon.
I think Spider-Man will make even more money than Star Wars Episode II this year.
It is the best so far.
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Summary: What a GREAT flick!
Review: This is the best movie of 2002 so far. It was fun and exciting. Maguire and Dunst give great performances, and the ending is superb. Thank goodness they have these two signed on for two more films.You will not be disappointed by the story or the acting. Go see this movie. In fcat, go see it twice. There are things you'll miss the first time that will blow you away.
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Summary: Spiderman delivers
Review: Best adaptation of a comic in years. I had braced myself for the Batman campy rendition but was pleasantly surprised to get a genuine take. A fun two hours.
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Summary: Oh What a Tangled Web We Weave When...
Review: So so acting, I thought Toby Maguire was much better in Cider House Rules, but great special effects. Who cares because everyone connected with this years box office smash made millions. Some necessary editing caused a delay in the release, but it was worth the wait. The WTO scenes had to be cut. And we now settle in for a super cinematic treat. I thought the Goblin was kind of goofy. A more dramatic foe would have been Venom or Carnage. Let's hope one of them will pop up in the next episode. I was happy to see that the movie's rating allowed for the little ones (kids) to view the film. On the other hand the death scene was much more graphic then any comic book Stan Lee or Todd Mc Farland had ever penned. It's a shame too. I really don't think our small-fry need to be exposed to violence in a super-hero film. Star Wars? I suppose it's inevitable. For non-stop action, thrills, and spills, Arachnoid-man has it and more. Recommended. Cammy Diaz
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Summary: Forget about Star Wars! Spider Man is the REAL DEAL!!!!!!!!
Review: I just saw this movie tonight and all I can say is WOW! This movie surpassed my expectations and then some! It is an action-packed thrill ride with loads of non-stop fun and excitement. This movie is definitely going to destroy every inconceivable box-office record in history (Titanic made about $1.8 billion, so Spider Man should surpass that in about a few days)
Oh, as for that OTHER summer blockbuster called Star Wars? There is only one word to describe what I think about it: FUGGEDABOUTIT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Summary: Tobey RULES!!!!
Review: Before I start my review of the movie, I want to address some of the reviews that I have seen. Some people say: 1.) "I hate the ending. Why didn't he stay with Mary Jane at the end?" My answer to this is--Did anyone listen to the voice over before he walks away? He says, "No matter what, the ones that I love will always get hurt." Peter is protecting her from getting hurt. 2.) "It was kind of slow. It didn't have a lot of one liners, etc." People, it is only the first movie. They have to do the origin before they go all-out-action-packed. Also, the one-liners will be more in the next movie after Peter gets more used to his new powers. Okay, now to my review of the movie. This is hands down the best comic book movie of all time, and the best movie in the last few years. Tobey Maguire IS Peter Parker/Spider-Man. He is my favorite actor (before Spider-Man), and after seeing the movie, I have more respect for him than ever. He needs to win something for his portrayal as Peter. Kirsten Dunst is spectacular as Mary Jane Watson. I hope she has more screen time in the next movie. I also hope she becomes more self-assured as well. Willem Dafoe was AMAZING as the Green Goblin. His facial expressions were perfect, and his voice was creepy. All-in-all, the years of waiting has paid off. Spider-Man is definetly going to be in the books for one of the best movies of all time. Do not pay attention to those who give this movie 1-3 stars. Go watch, and enjoy.
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Summary: Spider-man may just top episode 2 for summer's best flick!!
Review: I have to say that after going to see spider-man i really don't see how episode 2 can top it as the summer's best film. This film had everything i look for in a movie granted i am probably not the best film critic around but i look for the simple things in a movie and this delivered well above my expectations. i want a movie that has good special effect's but not overdone one that actually has a good story or one in spidermans case that sticks to the story of the comic book as close as possible and spiderman does this quite well. And if your a big spider-man fan i don't think you will be disapointed at all with this film. As for actors and actresses WOW nice to see hollywood put it's trust in a differen't group of actors than you would normally see for a film of this nature and does it deliver. Toby Maguire is an excellent spider-man and one i think kids who will watch this film can relate to. He does an outstanding job as peter parker and spider-man. Kirsten Dunst who said this lady could not be Mary Jane she sizzled I for one thought she did an outstanding job as spider-man's love intrest. And who can forget the green goblin played by Willem Dafoe i must say they have the perfect cast for this picture. I want to also add that Sam Raimi is the director for this picture i had actually never heard of him before this picture but i really do feel after seeing this film you will be hearing alot about this man what a director WOW. Hey sam please don't change any of the cast for part 2 the talent here is fantastic. This film is definately a must see 5 stars easy as for episode II we will see if it can compare with the nice suprises of spider-man.
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Summary: A story about a girl
Review: This is the first over-hyped blockbuster in ages that was actually better than I had anticipated. Its effectiveness lies not in a reliance on digital effects and explosions (although there's plenty of that) but in its emotional appeal. As Peter Parker (Maguire) tells the audience in the film's opening narration, this is a story about a girl. The maturation of Peter's unrequited love for Mary Jane Watson (Dunst), the troubled girl next door, is the heart of the film. The rest is merely a means to achieving that end. Particularly poignant is a monologue that Peter delivers to Mary Jane when she asks him how Peter described her in a "chance meeting" with her recent savior, Spider-Man. I don't know whether Maguire was performing David Koepp's script verbatim or not. But it is incredibly romantic. Willem Dafoe was a no-brainer to play the Green Goblin. The script and his performance bring humanity to what could have been a cartoon (pun intended) villain. Many of the effects are spectacular (I want to see it again and try to detect when the costumed Spidey is Maguire and when he's computer software). Some are only a cut above mediocre. But they aren't the reason to see 'Spider-Man.' It's the "boy-meets-girl" that took me for the ultimate spin.
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Summary: Almost Perfect
Review: Almost...in the sense that it is not my belief that the creations of human beings can be perfect. Having said that, there are several human creations that approach perfection: the Tao Te Ching; Van Morrison's Astral Weeks; those incredible paintings Van Gogh did right before he died; Jack Daniels bourbon. Spider-Man is on that level. No, really. For what it is, it's just that good. Okay, I can hear a couple of criticisms to such (seemingly!) ridiculous hyperbole, so I'll take a shot at answering them. #1: "It's a friggin' super-hero movie!" And your point is...? That's like saying The Searchers is a friggin' Western, or that 2001 is a friggin' sci-fi flick. Guys, I'm gonna say this one more time: quality IS NOT a function of genre. Just because an artist chooses to work within a given generic framework does not mean he doesn't have anything to say. Not all the great filmmakers have unpronounceable names or have been dead for 20-plus years (many of them have, but that's a subject for another review). #2: "It's a friggin' soap opera!" Sure it is. So's the book of Genesis. So are many of Shakespeare's plays. As one of Spidey's co-creators used to put it, "Nuff said". **** Listen, here's what I know. Spider-Man is, hands down, the best super-hero movie I've ever seen, both in terms of faithfulness to its source material and simply as a piece of cinema. It is, for lack of a better (or more appropriate) way of describing it, like BEING INSIDE OF a super-hero comic, which, fine films that they are, is more than I can say of either Tim Burton's Batman or Bryan Singer's X-Men. It's one of the best sf/fantasy films I've ever seen in my life. Hell, it's one of the best films I've seen in the last ten years, of ANY kind (and I've seen A LOT of films in the last ten years). It's a (literally) wonderful parable for our time and, I think, for all time. Aw, just go see it. Then you'll know what I'm going on about.
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Summary: A Comic-Book Movie Done Right.
Review: SPIDER-MAN rocks! It has something for everyone in the family: some action, cool effects, a little romance, and even a couple of moral messages. Most people are at least familiar with the origins of Spider-man and since that's a large part of the movie's plot, it isn't worth discussing here. The movie stays fairly true to those origins. Granted a few minor adjustments have been made to make the movie flow better in it's modern setting, but those differences aren't worth quibbling. There are only a two flaws I could see with the movie. To begin with, the action sequences weren't long enough especially the climatic battle at the end. The movie would have flowed a little faster with some more action. The other flaw is that Tobey Maguire and Kristen Dunst just didn't have any chemistry between them. It appears as though their characters were acting like they were attracted to each other instead of appearing as though their characters were in love. Sam Raimi has been a Spider-man fan for years and his passion for the comics is what lead to his being hired to direct SPIDER-MAN. He hasn't let anyone down. Other than ARMY OF DARKNESS, SPIDER-MAN is probably his best movie yet. The acting is extraordinary for a comic book movie and Tobey Maguire is right on the money as Peter Parker. Kristen Dunst is a great Mary Jane Watson, except when she and Maguire share romantic scenes. I was also impressed by the actor who played Harry Osborne, his portrayal was superb. Overall a great movie that the entire family will probably enjoy. There isn't any sex, only one bad word, and the violence is almost cartoony so I really don't know why this is PG-13 instead of PG. The MPAA really screwed up with the rating of this one.
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