the plot really makes this something special

Rating: Null/10 (8 July 2004)

Spiderman 2, while not oscar worthy(I don't know why some people are saying that), is certainly one of the better movies in the past 2 years, but I don't think it surpasses the first one. I liked the first one better mainly because we get to see how Parker first learns he's got superpowers and how he learns to use them. There were many funny scenes at the beginning and the first one had more action. But, Spiderman 2 is just a hare behind, mainly because it is not as funny. I really liked the plot development. Because this is not just some action film with a bunch of explosions; the whole story revolves around Peter Parker and his crush Mary Jane. The story is going some place and along the way Parker must deal with villians who terrorize the city and put those he cares about in danger.
The sequel had less action, but the quality was much better. While watching Spiderman, I would sit there and think, that's just a computer Spiderman. But, in the sequel, it is hard to tell the difference between the person and the computer Spiderman. The whole bank robbery and fight scene while climbing a building was so amazing. Some how they made Doc Ock's arms look real while climbing and punching Spiderman. Then the other big fight scene happens at the top of a clock tower and on a train. It was some really neat stunts and just incredible CGI.
Some other great scenes were when Peter tells Aunt May what really happened to Uncle Ben, the party scene between Harry and Peter, at the party when MJ tells Peter her disappointment with him, Spiderman in the elevator, and I could list many more.
Also, the special effects with Doc Ock's arms were more than amazing. They looked so real at times. And I liked the explanation the movie gives as to how the arms actually think for Dr. Ock.
FINAL VERDICT: A must see.