This is what a comic book movie should be.

Rating: 10/10 (4 May 2002)

I saw Spider-man last night and I won't deny that I've been waiting for this movie. Not just because it was Spider-man but also because I've been waiting for a movie based on a comic that is truly excellent. Sure Batman was good but let's get real that was 13 years ago. Spider-man shows how well a comic book can be translated into an exciting movie and still hold true (for the most part) to the comic. Spider-man also has excellent character development throughout the picture. I didn't see Kirsten Dunst only Mary Jane, she was that good, and Tobey Maguire was an excellent choice for Peter Parker. About Willem DaFoe as the Green Goblin and Norman Osborne, I can only say Holy Crap! He was amazing. The music was the only real problem I had with the movie, I guess Danny Elfman was just off this time. I've heard some people complain about the end, but I liked it. All I'll say is that it fit the comic and the character. I can't wait for the sequel!!!