Wow! Meets and exceeds all expectations!

Rating: 10/10 (30 June 2004)

There is more of everything in this film, and while more is not necessarily better, they do MAKE it better. The dramatic moments are more touching, action more pulse-pounding, the visual effects are more realistic, and comedy much more funny (Spider-Man's conversation with the guy in the elevator will have you howling).
Characters are all spot-on, performances are solid, and the neat little nods and references here and there (the Asian woman with a violin singing the classic Spidey theme off key is grating, yet somehow fitting) give a little something extra for the comic book nerds to appreciate.
My only complaint: Spider-Man 3 is likely going to be lackluster in comparison. They've REALLY outdone themselves!