Round 3

Rating: 8/10 (4 May 2007)

Summer is finally here, no I do not mean boat races and the fifth of May, I mean MIDNIGHT MOVIES and what an amazing kick-off! Spider-Man 3 is far and away the best feature in the franchise, dare is say thus far? Spidey-fans will love all the subtle nuances, of course Stan Lee, however this film gives to the Sam Raimi fans as well. In addition the support cast is spectacular J.K. Simmons, Bryce Dallas Howard, James Cromwell and even Dylan Baker add to the story telling giving more depth and play-ability to the adventure. A touch on the kind side in places I believe that is one of the changes that breathes life into this film and helps progress, it also gives us true development which was clearly lacking in Spider-Man 2 The visual effects absolutely steal the show, not just the Venom effects that are stunning, but the Sandman visuals are truly inspired. We have seen sand move before, this time we get to see it move with style, grace and economy of motion. The one drawback to this film is that for some reason Spider-Man, Venom, and Sandman all think we want to see their faces  and honestly, I do not. The title of the film is Spider-Man 3 not Tobey Maguire in a Spider-Man costume 3 . Moreover, really who cares that Topher Grace is Venom, let the symbiote take him over and let us think no more of that 70's show So go and enjoy this film just remember that every time you see Toby's face Stan Lee has to be cringing with the rest of us.