A Well Done Bubble Gum Approach!

Rating: Null/10 (19 March 2003)

Comics are made for the kids. It's the kids that read them over and over; get obsessed; get lost in pure escapism.
It's the movie that bridges the gap between the kids and the adults (that have a little bit of the kid in them). And that's all this movie tries to be. An homage, made by a 'comic fan movie director' that covers so much in so little time, the same way that one frame on a comic page has to show & tell so much in so little time. It's nostalgic, warm and respectful to the Spider-Man legacy. To ask for more...well...we won't go there.
I enjoyed this at the theater as much as my 10 year old (and the rest of the audience). Director Rami thankfully avoided the pitfall of misinterpreting the costumes into a "why can't we see more mobility in the masks" approach. That's the real challenge! A less talented director would have opted for the obvious "let's improve the masks" mentality, while ignoring the human story that made the original comic endure for so many years. This movie adaptation stays true to the spirit of Stan Lee's creation.
Well cast, great music, great sets (& colors) and a contemporary view on a 40 year comic legacy that's fast and fresh. And love that "Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man" music lifted from the old Saturday morning cartoon at the close of the end credits.
8.5 out of 10! One word...Fun!