Spider-Man 2

***Spider-Man 2*** is a 2004 superhero film, based on the Marvel Comics superhero of the same name. The film is a sequel to Spider-Man. The film was released on June 30th, 2004 in the United States.

The film was directed by Sam Raimi and stars Tobey Maguire as Peter Parker/Spider-Man, Kirsten Dunst as Mary Jane Watson, James Franco as Harry Osborn, Alfred Molina as Otto Octavius/Doctor Octopus, Rosemary Harris as May Parker, and Donna Murphy as Rosie Octavius.

The third film in the franchise, Spider-Man 3 was released in 2007.

## Plot

Peter Parker is estranged from both his love interest Mary Jane Watson and his best friend Harry Osborn and discovers that his aunt May is facing eviction. He finds himself suffering temporary but recurring losses of his powers, often in life-threatening situations. Harry, who is now head of Oscorp's genetic and scientific research division, is sponsoring a fusion power project by nuclear scientist Otto Octavius, who befriends and mentors Peter. While handling hazardous materials, Octavius wears a harness of powerful robotic tentacle arms with artificial intelligence.

During a public demonstration that Peter and Harry attend, a power spike causes the fusion reactor to destabilize. Octavius refuses to shut down the reactor, which goes critical, killing his wife and burning the inhibitor chip blocking the arms from his nervous system. Spider-Man shuts the experiment down. At a hospital, doctors prepare to surgically remove Octavius' harness. Without the inhibitor chip, the now sentient arms defend themselves by killing the doctors. Octavius takes refuge at a harbor. Now corrupted by the arms' AI, he decides to re-try his experiment and robs a bank to fund it. The *Daily Bugle* dubs the scientist "Doctor Octopus".

Mary Jane becomes engaged to astronaut John Jameson, the son of *Bugle* editor J. Jonah Jameson. Peter suffers an emotional breakdown over his inability to balance his life and loses his powers due to the stress. He quits being Spider-Man, returns to his normal life, and unsuccessfully attempts to reconcile with Mary Jane. He also finally confesses to aunt May the truth about uncle Ben's death. Aunt May forgives him, but the rise in New York City's crime rates worries Peter.

Requiring the isotope tritium to fuel his reactor, Octavius visits Harry to demand it. Harry agrees in exchange for Spider-Man, whom he still believes is responsible for his father Norman's death. He tells Octavius to seek Peter, who Harry believes is friends with Spider-Man, but tells him to not harm Peter. Octavius locates Peter, tells him to find Spider-Man, and captures Mary Jane. Her endangerment leads to Peter's powers returning, and he goes after Octavius.

As they battle, they fall onto a New York City Subway train. Octavius sabotages it and leaves Peter to save the derailing train, which he does at a great physical toll. Octavius captures a weakened Peter and delivers him to Harry. Harry prepares to kill Spider-Man, only to be shocked to see Peter under the mask. Peter convinces Harry to direct him to Octavius' lair, as bigger things are at stake. They battle again as the nuclear reaction starts threatening the city. Peter reveals his identity and persuades Octavius to let his dream go for the greater good. Octavius commands the tentacles to obey him and sacrifices himself to destroy the experiment. Mary Jane sees Peter's true identity, which he says is why they cannot be together.

Harry is visited by a vision of his father in a mirror, pleading for Harry to avenge his death. Enraged, Harry shatters the mirror, inadvertently revealing a secret room containing prototypes of the Green Goblin's equipment. On her wedding day, Mary Jane abandons John at the altar and runs to Peter's apartment. After they kiss, they hear police sirens, and Mary Jane encourages him to go help as Spider-Man.

## Cast

* Tobey Maguire as Peter Parker/Spider-Man
* Kirsten Dunst as Mary Jane "MJ" Watson
* James Franco as Harry Osborn
* Alfred Molina as Dr. Otto Octavius/Doctor Octopus
* Rosemary Harris as May Parker
* Donna Murphy as Rosie Octavius
* J. K. Simmons as J. Jonah Jameson
* Daniel Gillies as Col. John Jameson
* Christine Estabrook as Mrs. Jameson
* Bruce Campbell as Theatre Usher
* Stan Lee as Heroic Pedestrian
* Dylan Baker as Dr. Curt Connors
* Willem Dafoe as Dr. Norman Osborn (hallucination)
* Elizabeth Banks as Betty Brant
* John Paxton as Bernard Houseman
* Ted Raimi as Ted Hoffman
* Bill Nunn as Robbie Robertson
* Elya Baskin as Mr. Ditkovitch
* Mageina Tovah as Ursula Ditkovitch
* Cliff Robertson as Ben Parker
* Scott Spiegel as Pizza Eater
* Joel McHale as Mr. Jacks
* Hal Sparks as Elevator Passenger
* Donnell Rawlings as Pizza Guy
* Emily Deschanel as Receptionist
* Brent Briscoe as Garbage Man
* Peter McRobbie as Oscorp Representative
* Reed Diamond as Algernon
* Peyton List as Little Girl
* Spencer List as Little Boy
* Daniel Dae Kim as Raymond
* Aasif Mandvi as Mr. Aziz
* Joey Diaz as Train Passenger
* Dan Hicks as Train Passenger
* Chloe Dykstra as Train Passengers
* Vanessa Ferlito as Louise
* Joy Bryant as Spectator
* John Landis as Doctors
* Phil LaMarr as Train Passenger}}
* Gregg Edelman as Dr. Davis.

## Apperances

### Locations

* Peter Parker's Apartment
* Osborn Residence
* Doctor Octopus' Hideout
* Joe's Pizzeria

### Events

* Fusion Reactor Failure
* Doctor Octopus' Heist
* Kidnapping of Mary Jane Watson
* Train Fight
* Fusion Reactor Attempt 2

### Items

* Spider-Man Suit
* Tritium
* Doctor Octopus' Tentacles
* Otto Octavius' Fusion Reactor

### Vehicles

* Train
* Taxi Cab
* Peter Parker's Scooter

### Organizations

* Oscorp
* Joe's Pizza