Product: Spider-Man 2 (2004)
Rating: 5.0
The Spider's Back and Better Than Ever!
Wow, what an amazing film! Sam Raimi has really outdone himself with Spider-man 2. Like any true artist, he has improved upon his craft with time and experience and it really shines through in the movie. Every element that could feasibly be improved upon from the last outing has. I.e. character development, plot, action, etc. Tobey Maguire, Kirsten Dunst, and Alfred Molina give spot-on performances and really help to enhance the emotional aspect of the story. The action sequences occur much more freqeuenly, are more elaborate and quite frankly, beautiful to look at. And for the die-hard fans, the film continues to remain faithful to the comics in the continual unraveling of Peter Parker's life. But what I enjoyed most about this comic-to-film adaptation is that underneath the flashy action scenes and the over-the-top super-hero/arch villian rivalry is that at its core, the film retains a beating heart and a moral foundation that has all but disentigrated when it comes to how most other super-heroes and their motives are conveyed. Bottom line: Spider-man 2 an eclectic blend of action, comedy, romance, and morality that is completely worthy of your time and money.