Product: Spider-Man 2 (2004)
Rating: 5.0
The best got just a little better
NOTE: This review is for SPIDER-MAN 2.1 Extended Cut.I wouldn't have thought it possible, but the best superhero movie just got even better, with 8 minutes of restored footage. Sure, 8 minutes doesn't sound like much. But most of the additions are subtle--a few lines of dialogue which extend existing scenes. Most of them make sense, especially (SPOILERS AHEAD) those which evoke better understanding of/sympathy for certain characters, and a few which are strictly for laughs. In fact, it's hard to believe that what is arguably the funniest moment in the film was left on the cutting room floor. I won't spoil it, but it's a real treat for fans of J. Jonah Jameson.I realize that the timing of this release coincides with the theatrical release of SPIDER-MAN 3. So what? Sam Raimi has made 2 (maybe 3?) of the most well-defined and purely entertaining comic book films ever. I don't mind spending a few extra bucks to support his efforts, and get to see a bit more of a film that I love.By the way, don't sell your original copy of SPIDER-MAN 2. All the bonus materials are new to this release, so you're not getting duplicates of the film itself or the extras.