THIS is how we make a superhero movie.

Rating: 10/10 (2 August 2006)

Spider-Man 2, is without question, the best of Marvel's current crop of films. All of the others each had their own problems. X-Men lost the scope and personal feel that is Marvel's trademark. Hulk lost itself in plot extravagance. Fantastic Four suffered from poor casting. But where all others failed, Spider-Man 2 excels.
The effects, of course, are wonderful. In particular, Spider-Man and Dr. Octopus' train battle is beautifully executed. But the true strength of Spider-Man 2 is in its characters. They are not just the hollow archetypes of X-Men (a problem admittedly remedied in THAT film's sequel). Each has a personality that is understandable, tangible, and real. That has always been Spider-Man's appeal; he's Everyman as much as Spider-Man. And as such, he shares the pathos, frustration, and occasional joy of being a realistic hero.
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