Spider Man 3: Good film, but way too complicated for one movie.

Rating: 8/10 (5 May 2007)

Spider-Man 3 (Contains Spoilers) *** out of ****
As I write this, please keep in mind that I never read the comics...
The Spider-Man films have always been focused on story while putting together great action. Both films have a nice flow and they were both really enjoyable. With that, I was looking forward to the 3rd installment but I must admit, I was a little worried, and with good reason.
To me, this film was way to complicated for a 2 hour and 20 minute movie. I felt this film should have just had two villains instead of 3. Instead, with three villains, there was not enough focus on all three.
The first two films built this great story between Peter Parker and Harry. This film continues that story but it seemed to rushed. I left the theatre wishing there was more from this story. Instead, their conflict was interrupted by two other villains. Sandman and Venom.
Sandman was a pretty good villain but it seemed like he got the Two Face syndrome like in Batman Forever. He seemed to take a back seat to the rest of the story. It seemed as though he could have played a much larger role. And his departure was unsatisfying to me.
Venom...possibly the most anticipated villain in the series and he seemed like he was just there. I felt they should have introduced him...possibly end the storyline where Peter rips off the black suit. Then have him face Sandman at the end. When all is said and done, show Brock in the church praying for the demise of Parker...and than the black suit falls onto Brock and the movie ends making the audience look forward to Spider Man 4, which has been green lighted...and with a piece of Symbiote still around, it's possible Venom will make a comeback in the 4th film...The College Professor still has a piece.
This film did have some story to it. It's theme was about the choices we make in our lives.It Dealt with feelings of revenge and remorse. Forgiveness and redemption. Every character has a choice to make and it's the choices they make that will effect their path.
Overall, this film had potential. It wasn't as good as the first two but it wasn't all that bad. The action scenes/fight scenes were incredible and everyone was great in their parts.
One thing I can say is that all three films have reminded me of the first three Superman movies. With Superman 2, Superman chooses to be human for the woman he is in love with, losing his powers as three villains wreck havoc. Near end, he regains his powers and saves the day. In Superman 3, Superman is affected by a weird piece of Meterorite which turns Superman into a more evil version and eventually, Superman fights his inner-self. I know the Spiderman movies are more close to the comics than the Superman movies were, it just seems very close to me.
__________________________________________________ Spider Man-**** Spider Man 2 **** Spider Man 3 ***