Good for comic book fans, not so much otherwise.

Rating: 8/10 (3 May 2007)

Spider-Man 3 has a lot to offer to fans of the spider. For those of us who grew up reading Spider-Man comic books, this movie is a glimpse into what the cinematic franchise COULD be. The main problem with Spider-Man 3, however, is that while it does stay more true to the comic book series as far as storytelling technique and style, this is also its biggest downfall. Those who haven't been Spidey fans their whole lives will find the movie to be corny, and at times downright trite. But for those who were enthralled by the stories Stan Lee (who makes a rather amusing surprise cameo about a quarter through the movie) told via his comics, you'll find it spellbinding and love every minute of it.