This movie is incredible, why the criticism??!!??

Rating: 10/10 (9 May 2007)

First of all, this movie lived up to, and possibly exceeded all the expectations I had of it. It had amazing special effects, a very nice story, and very effective, true to source material villains. Now when i looked on IMDb, i found a barrage of criticism's from the viewers. why oh why do you hate this movie so?
Lets begin with the story. Although not as centralized, or as concentrated as the first two movies, it still is every bit as engrossing and real. I can understand one criticism most people had, which was the lack of character development, especially on the villains. Spiderman 2, you see Doctor Octavius fleshed out to the very core until he becomes the inevitable 'Dok Ock'. Not only that, it brought in a great deal of psychology from peter parkers perspective. Spiderman 3 however, does not attempt to meet any of these. The characters are briefly introduced, and peter parker is already fully established. Don't be fooled though. This does not make it a bad story, its simply a flawed story.
The symbiote which just so happened to be from a comet that dropped in from outer pace was really disappointing. In the comic books, J Jonah Jamerson's son rockets into space with a team of astronauts in which they find this symbiote. Now did you see that in the film? no you didn't!! Hence another reason for its criticism. Once again I shall say, this small error in screenplay does not make the entire feature film a disgrace to the spider-man universe. It is only flawed.
There was absolutely nothing wrong with the special effects. They were probably the highlight of the film. well spending around 250-300 million solely on this would undoubtedly be eye popping. The sound would also be on par with the effects. Not once during the entire film was the sound out of place. Each character has there own individual music, and so does each mood. Then again, you cannot make a good film without good music. :)
Casting was really good. Tobey Maguire has really put himself up there with this one. When the symbiote takes over him, he turns into this bad ass, womanizing jerk. But it is awesome. You have to see it to enjoy it. James Franco who plays harry Osborn really shows his evil colors in this one. One particular moment was in the café. Just then were peter parker turns his head in shame over Harrys disappointment to him for taking Mary Jane, you see Harry smile in this smirk, yet dark and sinister way that makes you feel intrigued on the events to come. The fight soon after pits the two evils of Peter parker and Harry Osborn against each other. Very memorable. J Jonah Jamerson is really funny in this movie. You would expect so, seeing as he was a joy in the first and second films. You will not be disappointed there.
All in all this is an ideal spider-man sequel, and those of you who disagree with me because of your picky little minds, just remember, a small pitfall DOES NOT damage the entire film. It plain and simply becomes a minor flaw to look past and forget.
Story - 8 Special effects - 10 Sound - 10 Casting - 9 Fun factor - 10
Overall - 9/10