Product: Spider-Man 2 (2004)
Rating: 5.0
A Sequel That Outdoes It's Predecessor
He's back, and he's better than ever. Well, maybe not. SPIDER-MAN left us with a feeling that Peter Parker/Spider-Man (Tobey Maguire), liked his super-powers, and enjoyed being a superhero. However, SPIDER-MAN 2 shows the dark side of possessing super-human strength. Peter Parker is finally realizing that powers can truly ruin your life. Suddenly, Peter can't hold a job, is failing in school, he can't get the girl, Mary Jane Watson (Kirsten Dunst), and he's being labeled as a menace to society, incstead of as a crime-fighter. And now, due to his lack of concentration, Peter is losing his Spidey powers. It's not until Doc Ock (Alfred Molina) begins terrorizing the entire city, that Spidey decides to come back and save the day. And, if he's lucky, he'll get the girl as he's doing just that.I was an enormous fan of SPIDER-MAN, so it was a given that I would purchase SPIDER-MAN 2. My purchase was a wonderful one, for I was treated to a spectacular thrill-ride filled with emotional bumps on every turn. Tobey Maguire's (SPIDER-MAN and PLEASANTVILLE) acting skills in the roles of both Peter Parker and Spider-Man are fantastic, and the stunts he participates in will have everyone holding their breath; while Kirsten Dunst (SPIDER-MAN and THE VIRGIN SUICIDES) will please fans with her kind personality, and true love for Peter Parker. The roles of the supporting cast - James Franco, Alfred Molina, Rosemary Harris, and more - are enough to make SPIDER-MAN 2 just as good, as if not better than it's predecessor. A must have.Erika SoroccoBook Review Columnist for The Community Bugle Newspaper