Not the best Spidey movie ever, but still worth the ten bucks.

Rating: 7/10 (6 May 2007)

This didn't really measure up to the first two movies, but that's not to say I didn't enjoy it.
The fight scenes are incredible. They whirl across the building tops of the city, and the blows are believable and painful to watch. (For example, when Peter trips Harry with a web, and he falls down, I winced.) It's definitely worth watching for the action scenes alone. They are well choreographed, the CGI is breathtaking, and it's just great to see the characters butt heads in a fight. The Sandman vs. Spidey scene was great, as was both of the Harry vs. Peter scenes (these were actually my favorite, because we've had three movies to get emotionally invested in both characters.) While I liked the individual stories, I think the movie overall was too cluttered. Separately, I think each story would have worked better.
The Sandman story is brilliantly written, touching, and sad. Great acting, great character. I hope he turns up again.
I really enjoyed Harry Osborn's character arc in this film. It's been building up all throughout the franchise, and it has finally come full circle. I've always had a soft spot for dark little vengeful Harry, and it was fun to see him go all the way, allowing revenge to completely consume him, to rising to the ranks of a hero. Amnesia!Harry was both touching and amusing. The scene where he and Peter dribble a basketball through the Osborn penthouse is one of my favorites. All bitterness has been forgotten. They're just two high school outcast best friends again. It was sweet. And I'd be surprised at anyone who didn't grin when he showed up at the end in Goblin garb and fought alongside Peter. I'm really sad he won't be around anymore, as he and Spidey made a pretty awesome team. Loved the character, loved James Franco, who managed to make a half-deformed face really hot. Seriously, the Phantom of the Opera's got nothing on him.
Ahem.
There was a lot of silly slapstick in the background of this movie. You'll enjoy it.
Beware of the cheese. Normally, I don't mind cheese too much, but it goes a bit overkill in this movie. I mean, the other two movies could be cheesy, but sometimes, cheese it good. Like cheddar. Mmmmm, cheddar...
It's a fun movie, probably good to see with friends. If you want to laugh at the cheese, don't be afraid. Don't hold it against the other two movies, just enjoy it for what it is.
Oh, and Bruce Cambell is awesome. Worship the Bruce.