Spider-Man 3 Delivers Tons of Action and a Message

Rating: 9/10 (7 May 2007)

Like most sequels of highly successful predecessors, Spider-Man 3 is held up by critics to a somewhat ridiculous standard. So don't let people who downgrade this movie fool you. This movie delivers exactly what the previous two installments provide: a roller coaster ride filled with action, surprises, and classic Spidey-like personal problems. In fact, although this film obviously takes virtually no plot line from the comics, it captures the madness that Spidey's life often becomes superbly (even better than the first two).
Granted, there is an awful lot jammed into this movie. You do start wondering, how can one person's life ever be this screwed up? Ask any teenager or college student struggling to fit into a world that seems to throw them one curve after another. Naturally and fortunately, most teenagers don't have to deal with being pummeled by mega-villains with super strength and nasty weapons.
And all performances in this movie are excellent; and in my opinion, Kirsten Dunst can sing!
So not only do you get all the "amazing" action you have come to expect, but some great plot twists, some good humor relief at the right moments, and a simple but important message: anger and hatred will destroy you and all those that you care about if you can't forgive those who have caused you pain.