A Good Movie in its Own Right

Rating: 10/10 (6 May 2002)

Whether you're a die-hard long time fan of Spidey like me, or you don't even know who Peter Parker is, you will enjoy this movie. That's because while this is an incredibly accurate adaptation of the classic Marvel comic, it is also just a very well made movie. The characters all interact beautifully, which is in part due to the spectacular performances by Maguire, Dafoe and Dunst. Also, although his part was small, J.K. Simmons did a hilariously wonderful job of portraying the pig-headed J. Jonah Jameson.

In addition, there is something for everyone in this movie. It's not overloaded with action scenes, as some may fear, and it has enough to satisfy those who desire such. The special effects were amazing, despite a few obvious instances of a CGI Spidey, and the fight scenes were very fun to watch. The only thing I wished there had been more of were Spidey's wise cracks. Nothing is more enjoyable than his sarcastic banter with the super-villains. However, there was enough to keep me happy.
All in all, this is a great movie no matter what kind of movies you like. I've seen it twice already in just the first three days, and I plan on seeing it again.