Product: Spider-Man 2 (2004)
Rating: 4.0
An Epic in Modern Mythology
Spider-man has never been just about Spider-man; it's every bit as much about Peter Parker and his inability to lead two lives and earn enough to pay the rent. For those expecting Indiana Jones non-stop action, you're not going to get it in Spider-Man 2. I found myself enjoying Parker's problems and interactions as much as Spidey's.The casting wasn't as strong as it could have been. Stargate SG-1's Michael Shanks would have been a far better Peter Parker, but his age puts him a bit out of reach. And finding a Mary Jane everyone would fall in love with just isn't met by Kirsten Dunst. Let's face it, MJ was someone way out of Parker's league who just happened to be attracted to him. This wasn't realized in the movie, alas.But the acting was passable and the story and action tremendous. I wish they'd put the full screen and widescreen editions on the same disk. There are times I'm in the mood for both. I don't know how much better the Superbits is with this movie, but this is the film I chose to try it out on.Whichever format you like, get it. It's a must have.