The first superhero movie I actually liked

Rating: 8/10 (23 May 2018)

When this came out that particular summer, I thought to myself, "Big deal. It's just another superhero movie." Most of the superhero movies, including the Batman films by Tim Burton and Joel Schumacher, weren't doing it for me and I don't know if I even had a favorite superhero film back then. After Spider-Man ended its run in theaters and came out that fall on video, I watched it and was pleasantly surprised. It wasn't bad at all. Another superhero origin film with all the right elements. A high school youngster, a loving older couple, newly-discovered abilities, and a reason to help the less fortunate. Still, I've heard some say that Willem Dafoe's Green Goblin was a little lame and that he looked like something out of the Power Rangers, but it worked as a realistic villain. At least the suit wasn't too CGI; just a man-in-suit creation. I'd never even heard of Spider-Man's origin story before this movie but later read about it and discovered some minor differences. Those didn't bother me in the slightest though not everyone would and will agree with me. But whatever. Even if you're not the biggest fan of superheroes, try this one for starters. It got me on the path to Marvel, as did Iron Man and the Avengers. And hopefully I'll get to watch the later Spider-Man films (Amazing Spider-Man 1 and 2 don't count). But just give this a chance. Please?