Amazing

Rating: 10/10 (30 June 2006)

I cannot even begin to tell you how much I loved this movie. When I first watched it, I was a little wary of what to expect. The first Spiderman movie had been simply phenomenal, truly a tough act to follow. And yet this movie surpassed all of my expectations. The plot line was amazing and much better than the first. The character's are developed very well and you can actually feel some of the pain Peter Parker feels. His abilities truly are his gift and his curse. Mary Jane's character seems less flaky in this one also; she seemed to have really grown up since where the last one left off. James Franco did a wonderful job in his portrayal of Harry Osbourne. He seems aloof, arrogant and vulnerable at the same time. He too is in pain upon finding out that it was his best friend, the person he loved like a brother, who had killed his father. The ending sets up Spiderman 3 perfectly, with Harry discovering his father's alter ego as the Green Goblin. My only complaint was that Peter and Mary Jane actually decided to be together at the end of this one. And that Mary Jane found out Peter's secret so early on in the series. Where was Gwen Stacy, Felicia hardy, Betty Brant? Sure, Mary Jane is Perter's main love, but she's not his only love. But even this isn't much of a negative, considering it only adds to Peter's image as an outcast and it proves that he truly does love Mary Jane. This is a definite must see for all.