Really good, but does not top the first

Rating: 8/10 (1 July 2004)

There's no doubt that Spiderman 2 is worth the price of admission. It's got some killer action sequences, a good sense of humor, and a villain that blows away the Green Goblin. Alfred Molina as Doctor Octavius stole the show, hands down. The effortless and believability with which he played the role were perfect for this film.
I felt like the first 30 minutes of the movie were a little slow. In the first film, you had the excitement of seeing him discover his powers and tailor his costume. This one just kind of felt flat until Dr. Octavius was introduced.
I felt like Kirsten Dunst got on my nerves more as the movie went on. Why does she always look so stoned and weak, as if she's about to pass out? Maybe it's just overacting.
I don't rate Spider Man 2 as high as the first, but it was still entertaining. I give the first movie 10 out of 10. This one gets maybe 8.5 out of 10.