Pleasant surprise

Rating: 10/10 (7 January 2003)

Although I grew up reading and watching Superman, Superboy and Batman, I ignored the SpiderMan comics entirely. On a whim, I rented the DVD and found it very entertaining - although I would have been a little lost without using the optional pop-up info windows.
Tobey McGuire is perfectly cast as Peter Parker/SpiderMan. He brings a believability to the character and shows warmth and sensitivity as well as great strength and intelligence.
The "flying spider" effects are phenomenally well-done.