a logical leap of story

Rating: 8/10 (1 July 2004)

Spiderman 2: interesting,well-written action and romance film. Thank goodness the characters have tired to progress from the first movie, and a struggling Peter Parker is always fun to watch. Parker actually seems like most university students, trying to balance study, work and his own sense of self. His love for Mary Jane is eluciated as something deep and palpatable, and the scenes with Maguire and Dunst connect that sense of desire and love through the screen. The action, as always satisfies mostly because the bad guy, Dr Octavious is actually scary. There are times when we have no idea how Spidey will get out of this one, and even the elements of Dr Ock's get-up evoke many animal and philosophical tones. The actors are given a nice range, and the supporting players stand out strongly. This film is littered with small touches that give the film a backbone, and it proves that even the biggest, grandest blockbusters should incorporate some adult themes into the story. The audience aren't all kids - they can handle it.