Excellent! A True Knockout!

Rating: 10/10 (3 May 2002)

This film is excellent in every aspect. With the title "Spider-Man" comes alot of expectations and this film delivers perfectly! It balances, romance, action and comedy perfectly to keep the watcher completely involved through the entire film.
I was always a fan of Spider-Man and I had some great expectations for this film. The effects shine in all scenes as Spider-Man slings webs and crawls up walls flawlessly.
At first most thought Maguire an odd choice for the lead role, but he is the perfect choice. He delivers his lines perfectly and always knows how to portray his characters feeling with a glance or gesture.
In the same instance I was impressed by the developement of Norman Osborn's character. William Dafoe was perfect for the role and portrays the characters battle with good and evil in himself perfectly.
The only complaint I would make about this film is the Green Goblin costume. The mask doesn't let you get a good enough feel for his emotions. The body suit was great and could have worked with a less constricting mask.
This film is definetly a must see. Don't miss this rare comic book-to-screen gem, they are rare.
Definetly ****1/2 out of *****.