Argubly the one of (if not) the best superhero movies ever made.

Rating: 10/10 (3 April 2008)

First off and foremost, i would like to say this is one of the best superhero movies I've ever seen.
There has been a lot of turmoil about which superhero is the best during the new millennium, which are Spiderman 2 and Batman Begins.
Batman Begins also got a 10 from me, but this isn't about Batman Begins.
Spiderman 2 has the best quality and understanding of what a superhero movie could and SHOULD be. There are so many outstanding aspects that stand out in this movie that it completely embraces the Spiderman franchise into a new standard.
One thing that caught my attention, and the thing that makes Spiderman 2 and A grade movie, is the way it tells the struggle of Peter Parker and his ability to hold a life of his own and be a hero at the same time. This certain aspect is what (I believe) sets Spiderman 2 from 1 and 3.
Even though 1 and 3 focused on beginnings and action, they don't quite come together more than 2. There are also things in 2 that I believe 1 and 3 wouldn't be able to handle. Multiple story lines, unique characters, and a story that focuses on an ordinary man becoming more than just ordinary.
Action is still heavily present in Spiderman 2. With its visual effects and carefully crafted stylized action, it makes for some pretty stunning fights, including the train sequence which is still my favorite fight scene in the movie, especially on the 2.1 version.
The acting is something of legend in Spiderman 2. The dialog is AMAZING. In my honest opinion, I don't think there is a single cheesy moment during the acting. The acting is especially good during the Ball scene, and the whenever Aunt May is on-scene.
The ONLY problem I had with Spiderman 2 was, in the 2.1 version, during the extended train fight scene. When Doc Ock is shoving Spiderman on the rails and is hit by the train, and right when everything is all bad, Spiderman all of a sudden comes back to kick more ass. Now i know he has super strength and can withstand a train, but there was just something about that particular part of the scene that put a bad after taste in my mouth.
I still can't decide which movie is better (Spiderman 2 or Batman Begins), but no matter what, this one certainly stands out from all the rest, past and present, and should be considered a landmark for all superhero movies, period.
10/10