Marvelous

Rating: Null/10 (11 May 2002)

This met-and even exceeded at some points-my expectations. I can see why it was such a blockbuster in such a short time. The special effects and story were first-rate, and I felt like it was mostly true to the stories in the comic books. (except for the web-shooting part) The parts of his getting bitten by the spider, his longing for next-door-neighbor Mary Jane, and Uncle Ben being killed by the thief Peter had refused to stop were all parts I had remembered.
I felt like it was well-cast, with Tobey Maguire, Kirsten Dunst and Willem DeFoe great for their roles. DeFoe especially was great as the Green Goblin. I liked the cast as much as the movie.
All in all, a great film. I foresee a terrific movie franchise in the works.
*** out of ****