Imperfect, but a entertaining ride

Rating: 8/10 (7 April 2020)

Though at times it can seem very silly, Spider-Man is a magnificently entertaining superhero film that may not get all the parts right, but is certainly an enjoyable ride. The acting throughout can truly vary, with the best actors also seeming like the worst actors throughout. It seems the direction and/or the writing can have some effect on the actors performances, but even so they try so hard with what is given to them. Sam Raimi's directing style, I must admit, seems like an odd choice for the film, but proves to be as an entertaining ride as Evil Dead II without nearly as much insanity. Willem Dafoe I would say provides the best performance as the villain Green Goblin, although at times he may seem like he is overdoing it a bit. As for Spider-Man himself, Tobey Maguire seems to mostly do an adequate job of portraying the character, but at times can feel a bit stiff, and others a bit too much. That being said, when the moment calls for it, and everything aligns just right, Maguire provides a very good performance needed for a true moment to shine, which made him just alright in my book. The pacing is quite good, I never truly felt bored, even with the subpar writing. That being said, there are some things in the film that may make you roll your eyes, but also many things that may make you smile. The sheer sense of energy and hope in the film is enough to satisfy any superhero fan and the film truly wouldn't be complete without it. In the end, Spider-Man could have been a lot worse than what it was, but thanks its great entertainment factor and some hopeful moments, it shines better than its worse moments.
My Rating: 8.25/10