Product: Spider-Man 2 (2004)
Rating: 5.0
Superhero Smash!
This is the finest superhero film done to date. As a fourty year plus reader of Spider-man and a film buff I was totally enthralled by the experience of viewing this film. It is a true thriller in all aspects. The character of Spider-man becomes a much more realistic human being, a little less angst and a little more real world coarseness really works. The moment where Peter Parker decides to walk away from his other persona and return to the world of meekness and academia is quite effective. His self doubt seems to wash away as he moves further away from being a hero. But it is only a temporary respite, and when the moment calls he answers fearlessly, finally accepting the twin burdens he must carry as a hero and a human being. The film has so many incredible moments that it would be useless to list them all. Suffice to say the action is astounding and the realization of Doc Ock and his terrifying tentacles of death will leave you in awe. This is a film that will hold up on multiple viewings and will stand on it's own as a fine example of American cinema.