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Most "first" superhero films suffer from having to explain the background and origin of the character, oftimes to the consternation of fans who are encyclopedic in their knowledge before the movie starts. A good film has to maintain the balance of explaining who the characters are to the uninitiated, while catering to the "let's get to the action" impulse of the uberfan. It's a balance that few comic films have achieved successfully. SPIDERMAN pulls it off very well. The story is true to the mythos while making some updates and adjustments that add flavor and excitement. The characters are well-drawn and believable - even J. Jonah Jameson, editor of the Daily Bugle. The first sequences where Peter Parker is learning to use his new abilities in the real world ring true - he makes mistakes; he doesn't get it right every time; he screws up. And when he does, he pays the consequences. As mentioned before, the actors deliver good, solid performances. They all seem aware that, while it ain't really real, they are charged with bringing realism to their roles. Fanboys may quibble (we always do) but it's all top notch. The effects are what the movie is really all about and, yes, with CGI graphics improving by the moment, what looks REAL in one film appears artificial before you finish your popcorn. SPIDERMAN's effects work very, very well. There is a feel of the real world, of gravity & physics in all their movements. It's believable. My sole quibble was the Green Goblin's outfit and it's a minor quibble at that. I was happily able to suspend my disbelief throughout the entire show. Grab a copy if you haven't already. It's good for multiple viewings and serves as an example of what Hollywood can do when they get it right.Read full review
Based on the classic Marvel Comics series, Sam Raimi's SPIDER-MAN deftly details the origin of the web-slinging superhero. When awkward New York City teenager Peter Parker (Tobey Maguire) attends a class field trip to a laboratory, he gets bitten by a genetically altered spider while taking photos of his longtime crush, the lovely Mary Jane Watson (Kirsten Dunst). Soon he discovers this bite has given him remarkable powers--heightened strength, dexterity, and awareness, along with the ability to cling to walls and shoot webs from his wrists. Hoping to win Mary Jane's heart using his new talents, Peter becomes distracted from home life with his doting Aunt May (Rosemary Harris) and Uncle Ben (Cliff Robertson), ultimately leading to tragedy--and his new role as the crime-fighting Spider-Man......Read full review
The right format matters for a friend.Dvd.Good movie and no cutting corners here.People waited decades to see this first Spider man movie.Technolegy finally allowed for this!Wow.
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Spiderman-A great job of taking the comic pages and making them come to life on the big screen. This film uses special effects in a way that allows your imagination to run wild with belief in this fictional character. This film pulls it off, in that it actually allows the viewer to re-live the comic story, without using mere cartoon figures to portray the story. Great acting by Toby MacGuire as Spiderman, as well as his girl-next-door, ever-so-sweet girlfriend, and simply outrageous villians. Must see for any comic book fan.
Tobey Maguire was cast perfectly for the role of Spiderman. I highly enjoyed this film from beginning to end with a great cast to boot. I found it very entertaining and fun to wtach with good humor and superb acting, I especially love Kirsten Dunst and her character is just so likable. If you haven't yet seen this one, do it. I prefer the first out of all the Spiderman films but I have to say they are all wonderful. Loved it!!
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