Product: Spider-Man 2 (2004)
Rating: 3.0
THE DISAPPOINTING "SPIDER-MAN!"
Several critics and filmgoers have named "Spider-Man 2" as the greatest superhero movie ever made. However, I disagree with that notion. "Spider-Man 2" feels more like a part of a "Greek tragedy" than a superhero film. The film is too much of a downer, with tragedy after tragedy taking place, before the film's uplifting-but-unimpressive climax. The actors do what they can, and the film features some impressive fight sequences and visual effects, but nothing saves the movie from a depressing, highly melodramatic story. Not only is this a disappointing sequel to "Spider-Man," but it is also a fairly poor entry into the pantheon of superhero films. If this is indeed part of a "greek tragedy," then we know where "Spider-Man 3" is heading.Movie Grade: C