Fun, but not a scratch on the first two

Rating: 6/10 (6 May 2007)

I loved the first two Spiderman films.
Then the third one came along.
I'll sum it up fast. ( may contain spoilers )
Three Villains. Thats Two Villains too many in my book.
The whole film could have been capably ( and far better carried) by just one.
They should have stuck with Goblin.
The Alien Suit should have fallen to earth and the end of this film to set up Spiderman 4. Sandman Should have then been used in the Spiderman 5.
But no, this film wasn't well planned. I get the impression Raimi and the money men wanted to get it all in there in one last attempt at the franchise as I think this will probably be the last Spidey film.
The story was too rushed, the characters under-developed, and the villains criminally not used to their full potential.
As far as the film goes, its a screw up.
Example:-
What DID bad Harry ( in Full Goblin outfit ) say to make MJ break up with Petey on the bridge? Why was that never mentioned again in the entire film? Could it be because the script was APPALLINGLY POOR ?
This is no fault of the excellent actors and their excellent portrayals of their characters ( especially given their limited screen time ),and the amazing action scenes....NO, the problem rests I believe, Solely, with the writers and the money men.
Another wonderful film opportunity thrown away. I can see why Toby McGuire wants to distance himself from this franchise now. I believe he has stated he will only do another if Raimi stays on board and Raimi is evidently looking to move to different projects now. So Toby has a " polite" way out. He must be breathing a sigh of relief.
I just hope Raimi gets his act together for whatever he does next.
Judging by the poor pacing, poor storytelling and poor balancing of Spiderman 3 I can only hope he does not get "The Hobbit" as is rumoured.
My awarded score is based on the excellent acting,( ALL actors in the film were great by the way, and the guys who played Eddie Brock and Sandman were fabulous ) and amazing action scenes. And that alone.
A sorely disappointed Spiderman fan.
Why the hell can't they give films over to the real fans to make ?
**sigh**