What's the hype? (Spoilers below)

Rating: Null/10 (5 July 2004)

Just finished watching Spiderman 2, and was left with one thought: "Eh". Not only was most of the storyline (that pertaining to Peter Parker and MJ's "relationship") monotonous and repetitive, a large portion of the action is just not explained, and/or is ridiculous. The 20-something son of a newspaper editor is an astronaut? Peter is struggling to get by when his best friend is a billionaire industrialist? Dr. Octavius is building a "fusion" reactor from an isotope of hydrogen which is used to power glow in the dark toys? AND he is able to create an AI, cybernetic organism that fuses to the bode via acupuncture needles? AND he hasn't already won the Nobel Prize for that accomplishment? What's the deal with Peter's skinny neighbor? She seems to serve no purpose whatsoever. Manhattan now has an elevated train? Peter is able to control his genetic enhancements via his emotions? What is he, an X-Man? And for Christ's sake, can someone explain the science behind halting a nuclear fusion reaction via dropping the whole getup into a river?
I could go on. But then I'd sound as long-winded and annoying as this movie. All in all, this was an utter disappointment to both movie and Spiderman fans. However, if you like trite, teary romance flicks, this might be a good choice. Wait for the DVD...