A blockbuster with a heart.

Rating: Null/10 (9 December 2002)

I thought Spiderman was an amazing film. Right from the opening scene of the young Peter Parker chasing the school bus I knew it was going to be something special. Spiderman has always been one of the most endearing comic-book heroes of our time and after twenty years of effort and legal entanglements he has finally made his way on to the big screen. Some have commented on the obviousness of the special effects, but in a way they add to the comic book feeling of the piece and hark back to the classic animated series if the 1960's. The plot also remains faithful to the comic with only slight alterations to modernise the story. The movie is a feast for the eyes, with more dangerous action sequences than you can shake a stick at, but unlike most movies of this ilk it has an emotional core that offers much more to the viewer than just a CGI extravaganza. The romantic interest between Tobey Maguire and Kirsten Dunst really works as these actors have great on-screen chemistry, and the complex relationship between Spiderman and the Green Goblin makes for great viewing.