Movie will receive a similar rating to first movie.

Rating: Null/10 (3 July 2004)

Spider-Man 2 may have improved on the action sequences, but the storyline seemed to repeat some of the themes from the first. Choosing to be a superhero and an average human individual was dwelled on too much. They established that in the first movie. The dramatic part consisted of 70% of the movie, and tha action was about 30%. Dialog seemed to be cheesy at times and Kristen Dunst soaked up too much screen time. Alfred Molina needed more character development and not only as evil Doc Ock. The movie should've elaborated a little more on his life as a scientist. The simple fact is that he was underused. Willem Dafoe was a much better villain. Tobey Maguire was the same as usual, but improved a bit. James Franco's tired drunk role was ridiculous and complained too much. J.K. Simmons as J. Jonah Jameson reigned in this sequel. Any of marvel's writers or editors would've done a better job than the screenwriters hired, and they would've wrote the script for cheaper.
One particular part I have to give praise for was the scene of the burning apartment. Tobey's character as Peter proved he can save lives without the powers of the spider. Confidence and self-esteem were the keys.
The action sequences were much improved on though. CGI doesn't make a movie, but in this case, this movie proved to be some of the best special effects ever made. Doc Ock and Spidey's fight were amazing. A new graphics chip was acquired to make the sequences, and it shows. Only thing is that the action was limited again. Director, next time please consider more time on the action.
Overall, the film is about the same as the first. The action is improved, but the storyline and character development is in need of work. Some of elements of part I still have an advantage on the sequel.
Final Judgement: ***/****