Impressive!

Rating: 8/10 (18 May 2020)

This movie helped the superhero movie genre so much. Yes it's got very cheesy dialogue and can be a bit dumb at times, but it's such a charming film. Toby Maguire is a good Spiderman and an even better Peter Parker and the origin story was handled very well. Now keep in mind this isn't the most comic accurate representation of spidey as... well... he shoots webs out his body (and nowadays people are mad that he didn't make his suit) but keep in mind this is 2002 we're talking about. William Dafoe is incredible here and i love the Goblin as the villain (though not the costume, that was real bad). Great story in general that sets up the other movies and very enjoyable fight scenes! Such a fun movie, and a great start for this great character on the big screen. I'm giving this an 8/10 and not a 9 mostly because the effects have aged badly and the movie is not perfect. Still it remains one of my favourites from my childhood! Also JK Simmons as JJJ is a match made in heaven!