Sam Raimi gets it

Rating: 10/10 (30 June 2004)

Sam Raimi continues the Spiderman Franchise with an even better sequel. The plot is advanced significantly, and the action scenes are breath taking. His excellent blend of drama and humor keeps the viewer's attention from beginning to end.
Other comic book adaptations have relied too heavily on special effects. This movie (like the first one) continues to rely on compelling characters and gifted actors. The special effects are great, but they are also relevant to the story.
Watching spiderman swing through the city is cool, but nothing captures the imagination as much as Peter Parker and his trials and tribulations.
Comics are at their heart soap operas with super powers and spiderman 2 is a perfect example of how well this formula works.