Single-handedly The Greatest Comic-Movie Ever.

Rating: 10/10 (5 May 2002)

Peter's narration at the beginning sets the stage for the tale of high-school woes... of the little guy being picked on... of the woman he loves and the people he fears. This movie makes you care about Peter Parker before you ever give two hoots about Spider-Man. I laughed with the audience at the awkward way Peter handled his web-slinging, early on. I genuinely cried when Uncle Ben died. This movie, though seemingly fast-paced (in story), makes you feel for so many of the characters... even Harry, who just wants someone to love him. The story isn't Amazing Fantasy #15 (the original tale), it's an amazing fantasy about a science geek, a pretty girl next-door, a controlling business man gone mad, and his lonely son, and the loss of loved ones. While I love the action, the effects, and Spider-Man himself--this movie succeeds in the simple tale of the hero we'd all be if we had the super-powers and the spandex. This is one of the best films ever.