Ease up!

Rating: Null/10 (8 July 2002)

The genre that encompasses this film and all others that set out to make a film from a comic book character and story need to be watched with that in mind. I'm getting the feeling that some people watched this movie around the time their rent check was due. Keep in mind entertainment, laughter, and FUN. This movie doesn't take itself too seriously, and neither should the viewer.
With that out there, I loved this movie. It didn't disappoint me in any way. Know why? I didn't watch it, thinking it would become my all-time favorite movie. Though, it in many ways did accomplish just that. For days after seeing Spiderman, I had to concentrate to imagine a time I was more entertained. It made me want to go around like I did when I was a kid, pressing my two middle fingers into my palm and making the swishing sound. I've always been a Spiderman fan and was severely disappointed in the older live acting versions of this story. I was actually glad to see some CGI going into this movie. When you think about it, CGI is just another way to portray things that can't humanly be done, yet. At least not as well. Could you imagine someone trying to whip around New York with a harness and cables.
The story was fun, the acting just how it should be for these characters, and the direction was right on. Toby McGuire acted just how I've always imagined Peter Parker behaved. Kinda geeky, but relatable; like me. Not the way nerds are often portrayed in movies where you just can't relate to or sympathize with them.
Spiderman (2002) 9.5/10 *'s - thank you