Overrated and cliched....so why did I like it?

Rating: Null/10 (17 July 2002)

Just before seeing Episode 2 with friends, me and two friends saw a poster for this.......movie (not film, films make you think). To which my first friend said: "That should be amazing." My other friend and I waited until he was out of range before scoffing quietly: "Not amazing, entertaining." My other friend replied: "There's a big difference."
We were right, it was not amazing, but it was entertaining.

Firstly, the good points. Tobey was perfect for Peter Parker. J.J. Jameson did make me laugh (be it through my nose) a good few times. The stunts were OK. The SFX, although looking out of place in some shots, did what they were supposed to do. Kirsten Dunst...because...I'm 15, nuff said.
Secondly,the bad points. The Norman Osborne story was flat. He seemed to be more of a James Bond villain. Although the story of Spiderman 2 should be better, especially the complicated relationship that will grow between Peter, Harry and Spidey. The cheesy one-liners, although common in the cartoon, seemed out of place in the film. Some shots also seemed out of place e.g. Spiderman running from the line of bullets following him from the glider,and after he rescues Mary Jane (the first time) and lands on top of the building with her. Probably because of the fact it was an actual person in a suit and he looked....too human.
Altogether an average transaction from comic/cartoon to the silver screen, but not, however, a good FILM. I must also add that anyone who applauded after seeing this(as was the case with my viewing), obviously only judged it on the last half hour. Tut tut tut.
P.S. If you have not already seen it, watch out for a 1.3 second cameo from Stan Lee. "Who's he?" you ask.......you'll know mb the end of the opening credits.