Ignore the crap, you'll enjoy the good

Rating: 8/10 (4 May 2007)

I thought the first movie was a step in the right direction, and the second was a break- through and definitely one of the best super-hero movies ever made. The third? That's tricky, but let me start off by saying it was good.
Much of the movie was very emotional, which I thought brought the movie down a few notches. The movie was packed and no one got emotional or even quiet during the sad or "touching" moments. Every one was too busy laughing at the actors' most bizarre and hilarious facial expressions. It just didn't feel necessary to have so many scenes where the actors cry and look like chipmunks. The waterworks just wasn't doing it for me.
That aside, there was a good arch pattern to the plot. You'll enjoy the new web swinging and the camera movements with it, and you'll be blown away by the action sequences. Maguire wasn't his usual self and the same goes for James Franco, and Kirsten Dunst was the usual "I'm pretty, but also pretty helpless" character but still good. Thomas Haden Church (Sandman) fit the part well in my opinion even though the character wasn't too exciting. Watching a man made of dirt fight spider-man probably won't go down as a classic moment in cinema history. I was doubtful that Topher Grace would make a good Venom, but I was impressed with the dark sarcasm and the egotistical persona that he brought to the character. He and Maguire had good chemistry, and portrayed the Eddie Brock and Peter Parker rivalry well. Speaking of Venom, he kind of freaked me out. Props to the CGI guys that made him.
If you're looking for the best spider-man yet, you may be disappointed. If you just want to see Spidey kick some bad-guy ass, you're in for a hoot. Enjoy!
PS: Once you watch it, you'll understand why Tobey doesn't want to do any more of these movies.