Product: Spider-Man 2 (2004)
Rating: 5.0
You want this in your collection. TRUST ME.
What can I say that hasn't already been said about this wonderful movie? Let me suggest that "Spiderman 2" is to "Spiderman" what "The Empire Strikes Back" is to "Star Wars." Sure, the original films are lots of fun, but the sequels take things to a whole new level. "Spiderman 2" is much more fleshed out and emotional, much more focused on character development, and downright operatic at times. Here's Peter Parker having a REALLY bad day. He can't get a break, he can't even get a frigging HORS D'OEUVRE, poor guy! Maybe a little sunshine and a more carefree attitude (not to mention a brilliantly-placed freeze-frame) would help. On the other hand there's Alfred Molina as the wonderful Doctor Octopus, one of the most excellent villians of all time. And beyond that there are just so many clever little touches to this film that it becomes one of the best superhero movies ever made. Case closed.