Excellent!

Rating: 9/10 (5 May 2002)

Spoilers!
Spiderman is a a breakthrough in the world of modern movies, yet it still maintains a traditional atmosphere which will appeal everyone. It's almost a perfect movie.
First off, the casting is excellent. The actors are superb, putting on a realistic, extremely believable performance in their characters that they become real. The CGI, however, is only believable once Spidey puts on his traditional suit. When we see a CGI double of Maguire, it's kind of TOO smooth, yet it still fits in with its surroundings.
The conflict between Spiderman and the Green Goblin is fantastic, absolutely brilliant. Good vs. Evil with a hint of Good, and young boy pitted against best friend's father is almost mind-boggling because so much emotion is involved, as well as suspense, intrigue, and mystery.
My father, my brother and I went to see the movie today, the fifth of May, and my father was impressed. He told us how every morning he would go and get the paper so he could see Spiderman in the comics, and he would be excited to see the newest comic book. He then told us how nostalgic this movie was... it was so much like the comics. However, it was scientifically modernized, as in the explanations for superhuman powers was much, much better. It's no longer simply a radioactive spider (which I found somewhat hogwash anyway), now it's a "superspider" with spliced genes and a manipulated DNA and RNA.
Danny Elfman proves to be a great composer yet again. With his recent work of Planet of the Apes, he just tops it off with another enthralling score that matches the movie and makes it that much more intense. His opening titles, as usual, is absolutely terrific.
Spiderman is a classic clash of Good vs. Evil, The Right Choice vs. The Wrong Choice, and friend vs. friend. It is no longer just a comic strip... it is much, much more. It is a great movie that will thrill you (and keep you laughing as you sit on the edge of your seat) from start to finish. It is a must see.