Spider-Man spins web of excitement, action, and humor.

Rating: 10/10 (5 May 2002)

After 40 years of ups and downs in the comic book world, the Amazing Spider-Man finally hit the big screen, and it packs a major punch. Being as though I've been an avid Spider-Man fan for the better part of my life, I may be a little biased, but not only was this a great super hero movie, it was a great movie PERIOD. The film stays true to the comics (mostly, at least), yet still provides non-comic fans a great flick. Unlike most superhero films, Spider-Man makes you care about the characters involved, sympathize with Peter Parker (Tobey Maguire), and feel every single twist and turn in this roller coaster ride of excitement. The superhero movie genre has a new star. Look up in the sky... it's not a bird, not a plane, and DEFINITELY not a bat. It's a spider, my friends. A spider.