Better than the first one

Rating: 8/10 (6 February 2005)

Very few sequels ever surpass the original film. Spiderman 2 is one of this select club of films that is actually better than the first one.
Tobey Maguire continues to impress as an actor, putting to shame the initial critics when he was chosen for the role. He gives Spiderman depth, vulnerability and a certain boyish charm. Kirsten Dunst, while not one of my favourite actresses, turns in a decent performance.
Sure, Doctor Octopus is a ridiculous villain. But this movie is about more than just the plot. The film-making has matured here. There is more subtlety to the execution of the scenes and the story.
Spiderman 2 is a great action/adventure movie that's a lot of fun to watch. It probably ranks up there as one my favourite superhero movies of all time.