Dragged out love story.

Rating: Null/10 (31 May 2002)

My husband & I saw Spiderman last night. Very disappointing! My husband thought so too. I think we need to stop listening to others opinions b/c we get so hyped up based on what people say, & then get let down. The movie seemed to drag on forever. Why do they feel they have to add those stupid love stories that drag out & take over the entire movie? (Just like they did with Star Wars II). They believe they need to add this to get women/girls interested, when we are just as or even more interested in the action stuff as the men. My husband feels the same way. I'm well aware this is based on a comic strip & all comic strips include the hero, a villain, & a love interest, but does the love interest need to take over the entire movie? From the beginning he was telling us how he was in love with this girl since the 1st grade. An action film needs to stay an action film. Tobey Maguire was an excellent choice as Spiderman. His innocence mixed well with the discovery of his new power. No doubt the special effects were awesome & I could watch him climb & swing forever. It's absolutely worth watching for the effects & his custom....GGGRRRRRR!!!