Works really well!

Rating: 8/10 (9 July 2002)

Comic book heroes are rarely successful to hit the big screen."Batman & Robin" was a failure and so was "Steel" and "Spawn" too."Superman"(1978)is still the best comic book adaption to hit the big screen after my taste,but "Batman"(1989)was equally strong too. Director Sam Raimi was the choice for Spider-Man and it was no bad idea.He has made several cult classics,but have never gotten any real success...until now.I think Spider-Man works really well.It`s exciting and funny with way above average special effects.The cast is well chosen;especially Tobey Maguire,he`s the perfect choice for the comic book hero.He has that charm just like Christopher Reeve in Superman,and has like him,much talent.Willem Dafoe is always good and fits his role(s) as Norman Osborn/Green Goblin amazingly well.So what you have is a fast paced adventure with great performances and some romantic moments(with Kirsten Dunst) along.Unfortunately the villain Green Goblin isn`t especially frightening.The costume is just too silly and badly designed,but Spider-Man is great! So;if you like Batman and Superman,you WILL like Spider-Man...
Rating 8/10