A Top Notch Comic Book Movie

Rating: 10/10 (16 July 2004)

I can see it now the action fanatics are going to come out of the wood work complaining about this movie. That's the main reason I liked it though. There was more emphasis on plot and character development than the first one.
People where complaining about Tobey Maguire's ability to play Spider-man. I how ever have to give him the nod. He is just like Peter Parker, a big dork. That's what attracts people to the Spider-man character, his human qualities. Qualities that are lacking in other super hero movies. It's kind of hard for me to relate to Batman, because Bruce Wayne is a rich business man with tons of money. I can't relate to that. I don't have tons of money!
I can relate to Peter Parker's struggles though. Trying to get through college. Trying to hold down a stable job. Trying to acquire enough money to not get evicted. Trying to get the girl. These are all things I have struggled with or are currently struggling with in my life. So you can really connect with the character of Peter Parker.
This movie was great with just a few flaws in my opinion. I pray that Sam Raimi and the rest of the cast stay together. Other wise I fear this movie may go the way of the Batman franchise. (Which will hopefully be redeemed.)
Overall: 8 out of 10