Perfect cast

Rating: 10/10 (10 May 2002)

I'm not necessarily a comic book fan, but I really enjoyed this film. It offered some elements of surprise, romance, action, and adventure. I personally think Peter Parker as a person and superhero has a little bit more substance than the ever-familiar Bruce Wayne and Clark Kent. This movie kind of gave the viewer a different perspective of how superheros are born. Plus, the special effects were quite good! When was the last time you saw a convincing person climb a building without the "hidden" wire-line of falsety? For those of you that know the story, "Spiderman" (or Peter Parker) was your typical picked-on teen. The director of this film was right on the money by casting Tobey Maguire as the web-spinning wonder. I can't think of a single actor who could have been more convincing as a spacey geek, introvert, romantic, pretty-boy, and superhero. My first complaint is in regards to Kirsten Dunst. Her character was a little styolized, but still convincing. Her red hair for this picture was a bit of a distraction, but it was a minor oversight. Another minor little thing is the fact that Willem Dafoe's character (although he makes for an excellent villian) could have been more developed. But all in all, Spiderman was a job well done. A definite must-see for everyone.