YES... it is better than the first one....

Rating: 8/10 (20 April 2014)

Just back from the theater after watching Spider Man 2... in 2D ( sorry... not a big 3D fan) I am not a superhero/comic fan, so my review is based on my personal opinion on my expectations for this type of film... an entertaining experience, and I am happy to say, this one delivers! Not only the action sequences were great, I do think even the screenplay, the acting and even how the story evolves thru the film is way superior than it's predecessor.
Jaime Foxx is superb on his role, and as it usually happens when you finished watching a good action film... you probably will ask for a little more, but what you just watched was good enough anyway!
Just as the Batman/Dark Knight reboot, this new delivery of Spidey is a Little more "dark" than the previous one from Sam Raimi, not only because on this new series, we learn something about Peter Parker childhood ( re:their parents), but because as Uncle Ben said once, Mr Parker starts to really ponder that with great power comes great responsibility, and that a superhero lifestyle is not always so nice... (ask Tony Stark-IM3)
If I have to compare SM2 vs. Captain America- Winter Soldier, the good 'ol Captain might win the battle for half a point, but Spidey will have people smiling at the end of the movie... and just as Batman, it would be nice if a third and final installment can be already in the works to close this latest update "refresh" on our friendly neighbor... The Amazing Spider Man!