See it twice and you'll be surprised at the difference...

Rating: 9/10 (20 May 2007)

Upon first seeing Spider-Man 3, I was largely disappointed, as were a lot of faithful fans. I thought the story was rushed, it didn't make sense, and it didn't flow. Despite these initial impressions, I went to see Spider-Man 3 again last night with a family member. You wouldn't believe how incredibly different the experience was this time.
Don't ask me how, but I know that I loved Spider-Man 3 the second time around. Weird, right? I know, but that's how it is! I found myself laughing at the humor more and finding the action much more exciting. The overall story seemed to flow much better, and, most surprisingly of all, it didn't feel so crammed as before. Even Venom didn't seem as pointless a villain this second time around. I did not find myself wanting to rush through the middle of the movie to get to the final battle and I was more appreciative of the character development, which itself seemed to be more integrated into the story. I guess what I'm trying to say is this: Seeing Spider-Man 3 a second time was like watching a whole new movie, and a much more enjoyable one at that.
If you didn't like the movie the first time, go see it again. I think you'll find it more likable than you did before.