I liked it. Not perfect, but very good.

Rating: Null/10 (4 May 2002)

Things you will like:
Maguire as Parker/Spidey. Great. Different kinda role, portrayal, what have you for a hero. Done nicely, and believable.
Dafoe as the Goblin-yeah he's good. He's up there with Jack as the Joker at the least. I think you will like him.
The F/X-some complaints around, but why?? In the fighting, the swinging round w/webbing ala Tarzan, lotsa action, believable on their terms, pushes the story along. What's not to like?
Dunst as Mary Jane-she's good too. They wrote her a little bland but-not bad.
I also enjoyed the cameos/smallish roles for reg. Spiderman characters ala JJ Johnson, Betty Brant, Robbie Robertson, Uncle Ben, etc. The movie is faithful to the comic and stands on it's own.
Things I didn't like that much: Well, lemme see-the Goblins' mask is a little 'Go Go Power Rangers!' at times-mouth doesn't move-; it could'a been better, little goofy. The suit itself? Works for me.
Ummmmm-pacing is off at times. They take the time to make you care about the leads-which I applaud-but yeah it drags somewhat. Not a problem overall though.
Some debits for the score being just so-so and for a couple wince inducing lines/situations(they make ya remember-it's from a Marvel comic!-re:Gobby's lines on the roof to a groggy Spidey), and there are those scenes where Dafoe is talking to himself that are a little close to camp.
But these are minor complaints. I do rec. this one. Go see if ya like this kinda flick or the hero. It's good!
*** outta ****