Not Even Spiderman Can Rescue This Poor Sequel.

Rating: 4/10 (2 May 2008)

OK so the action scenes were entertaining and the special effects and stunts pretty impressive but whats with the complete lack of plot as a basis for the context and the development of the action. I least the first two films, both with their negative points, did have originality and deeper conflict within the narrative. Here it is non-existent and totally unjustified. Similarly, what is with the stupid over-sentimental subtext that just tries too hard to develop hidden emotional messages!? Maybe this film was supposed to about the 'dark side' of Spiderman and the villains, but the former was completely ridiculous, lacking in depth or real believability and the latter, well Venom was completely underused and the Sandman was a poor mans cross between the T-1000 and the Stay-Puft Marshmellow Man!
4/10