One of the best comic book adaptations ever

Rating: 8/10 (5 June 2005)

This movie surprised me in several ways.
First of all, it was the first movie I saw Toby McGuire in. He shows that he is a talented, versatile actor.
Secondly, this is the first movie I saw Kirsten Dunst play an adult. I remember her as Claudia in "Interview with a Vampire". She has matured as an actress nicely.
Thirdly, I've always know that Willem DeFoe is a great actor, but the scene where he is talking to the goblin in the mirror was fantastic.
The story is riveting and entertaining, the cinematography and special effects are spectacular. But the acting is what made this movie great. Everyone, from the main players to the minor characters were great in this movie. They treated the movie with respect, rather than making it a cartoon.
It is a thoroughly enjoyable movie.