The New Millenium's Superhero

Rating: 10/10 (5 May 2002)

***SLIGHT SPOILER*** The 1980's had Superman, the 90's had Batman, and regardless of how much people liked X-men, the new millenium belongs to Spiderman. From it's opening voice-over by Peter Parker, played convincingly by Tobey Maguire, to the long awaited kiss and surprising "rejection" of Mary Jane at the end, this movie gave the audience a feel good aura when they left the theatre. In the movie, we meet Peter Parker, a younger, more nerdy Clark Kent. However, there is one reason why Petey is a better character than Clark. Many of us can relate to Parker. You can't tell me there was never one person you liked or loved in high school, but could never have. We truly believe Peter Parker and his fellow friends are as real to us as our next door neighbor. We honestly cheered the good guy on. We felt good when Spidey kissed MJ, felt even better when we see Peter Parker rip apart his shirt to reveal the Spidey costume underneath (eat your heart out Clark Kent), let out a big "yeah" when Peter Parker kissed MJ. Even the way it ended left you wanting more, when Peter says to MJ they can only be friends, and we get this slight hint that MJ knows he is Spiderman. For anybody needing a pick-me-up, take one ticket, see the movie, and call me in the morning.