Fun for Most everyone!

Rating: 9/10 (1 July 2004)

I was hoping for a continuation of Mr. Raimi's wonderful take on the first movie, and I was not disappointed in the least.
There were classic poses/scenes that were faithfully reproduced in a live-action setting; there was fun humor, though much was at poor Peter- *very* in keeping with the early Spidey comics.
I dare folks to not laugh at J. Jonah Jameson- J.K. Simmons steals every scene he's in. But Bill Nunn as Robbie Robertson does a lot with silence and expression. (I just hope he gets a bit more time in the next movie or so!)
There is a scene on an elevated train that was as good if not better than the cable car from the first movie.
Then there's Aunt May. Good Gravy Marie, give this woman a Supporting Actress Oscar! She'll break your heart one moment, then make you laugh the next! She is the right woman for the role and is brilliant with it. (And speaking of wonderful supporting characters, the landlord's daughter is awfully cute- I wonder if we'll see her next time?)
Kids under ten- don't take 'em unless you know they can deal with movie violence. There isn't lots, but there are about four or five scenes of unsettling violence and/ or intended violence.
Overall, though, a thoroughly enjoyable Spidey experience for guys, gals, couples, and first-timers( it's great by itself, so if you haven't caught the first one, don't worry)!