I almost walked out

Rating: 6/10 (4 May 2007)

Yes, I will admit it. There was a point after an hour and a half that I was ready to call it quits. I'm glad I stayed, but it was a struggle.
To start off, the Title was stunning. I really felt that was one of the very best I've seen. Too bad I can't identify who did the opening.
Not to take away from Tobey Maguire, but Kirsten Dunst is critical to my enjoyment of the movie. I thought the idea of having her sing was terrible. She is just above Celine Dion, who rates just above a screeching blackboard to me. No more singing, Kirsten. Please.
Who is Topher Grace? Get him out of here! Thomas Haden Church was good. Two demons is good. New Goblin and Sandman - OK. Venom was too much.
Needless to say the visual effects and sound and music were exceptional. Fight sequences were way too long.
Bryce Dallas Howard and Elizabeth Banks - Hot! I liked seeing more of Mageina Tovah. She has a quaint cuteness about her and matches perfectly with Peter parker.
It sure seemed longer than the listed 140 minutes.