A good film that achieves the equilibrium the first one didn't have.

Rating: 8/10 (28 July 2004)

I think this is a good film. There are several reasons for me to think so. First, there is the screenplay that, although a little charged in some speeches, is rather appropriate to the kind of characters that appear on the film, and also gives a slight touch of humour here that the first one didn't have. Secondly, I think that the actors are perfect (and I'm talking only about this film) in their roles, above all Tobey Maguire, that seems for me to be the real incarnation of Peter Parker. For the part of Kirsten Dunst I have to say that she has improved in this sequel and seems to have found at least her place in the film. Alfred Molina is also great here, and has been able to give to his role as Dr. Otto Octavius the humanity that character needed. As for the rest of the cast, including James Franco and Rosemary Harris, they do their job quite good also.
Thirdly I would like to send my congratulations to Sam Raimi, whom I consider the one that has made this film what it is. Instead of filming a purely action picture, in order to get right into the box office, he has achieved a great equilibrium between the story and the action scenes, giving the most important role to the characters and their feelings. In all the other superhero movies, there is no concentration on the hero and his feelings. That's why I think this is the best superhero movie that I've seen, because it deals with the whole idea of the inner dilemma that this superhero has. Finally, the action scenes are breathtaking and they give support to the whole story without eclipsing it. In general, this film isn't the best of the History for sure but I think that it has to have the place in it that deserves, if just for the sake of being a well-made film. I personally give it a 8 out of 10.