Spider-Man 3 (Special Edition) (2DVD)

 

 

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I've heard a lot of criticism about Spider-Man 3. Most of that criticism centres on there being "too much going on" or too many villains in the movie. I have to disagree, as a former comic book reader/small-time collector this movie brought back so many memories. It doesn't follow the comic book story very much, but it's not a comic book, it's a film. And if another medium can be used to tell a good story, then why not use it and change it if need be? I thought the complexity of having three villains throughout the movie really added something interesting to the story. The story was never dull, hard to keep track of at times, but never dull. I often found myself wondering what would happen next and trying to guess what the next plot twist would be. While some comic purists may find a couple of scenes absurd, I found those scenes add a lot of comic relief that might broaden the audience of the film a little. The story appeals to a mass audience, which is what big budget films are supposed to do and I think it's successful in that regard. It's also successful in making comic book characters seem "cool" or hip in the sense that Spider-Man isn't just for us comic book geeks or for the people who are old enough to actually remember some of the earlier television series, like the late 1960's version. If changing the stories a little and adding some Hollywood hype can keep Spider-Man in popular culture, then I'm all for it. This movie tells a good story, has effective comic book characters (heroes, villains, supporting characters) and has some comedy as well. It's a great film.

Anyone who has followed the SpiderMan movies probably knew that the third wouldn't be able to keep up the pace set by the first two. Spider Man 2 was even better in some ways than the first, and while it would nearly be impossible to top that in a second sequel, Spider Man 3 had to be done. All of that said, I was inclined to be forgiving in watching Spidy 3, which was a good thing.
Although it was fun and entertaining, the third Spider Man has gotten away from Spidy's dry humor and witty repartee, and has become just a good superhero/action movie. I like these, and you will too probably. It is certainly busy with plot, fight scenes, and bad guys: Gwen Stacey is introduced, becomes MJ's 'rival' of sorts for SpiderMan, who is already busy fighting Hobgoblin, Sandman, and Venom. It's nothing if not a vigourous workout for our hero! And well worth the purchase price (check the Amazon.com vs. .ca prices!).
Spiderman 3 also manages to convey some important, if simply spun, messages about forgiveness and letting go of the past--something that gets harder but more important to do as we age. And perhaps that's what the Spider Man movie franchise should consider, before it too becomes stuck in recycling past conflicts---please, Marvel, think of something else for Spidy 4 other than Spiderman vs. Rhino, Electro, or the Lizard...etc.!

After two sucesfull and critically acclaimed movies,Spiderman returns to the big screen in 2007 in his third movie.While most fans knew it wouldn't turn out to be the best of the serie they still expected a good Spiderman movie.This third film in the franchise is certainly entertaining and visualy impressive and even funny at parts some could say.Yet critics said,and i have to agree with them that the decision to have three villains in the movie was probably thw worst thing to do.Those movie producers will say: "the more villains,the better",and Spiderman 3 proves that its not necessarily true.That confused a few,three bad guys in the same movie and battling Spiderman at the same time can indeed be comfusing but still the third film in the series remains a good superhero movie.

In my opinion there are way too many superhero movies nowadays as it seems that movie studios have learned how great profits comic superhero based movies could generate.X-Men,Fantastic Four make and countless others made their beggenings on the big screen recently while other older superheroes make a comeback such as Batman,Superman and others.Spiderman managed so far to deliver a great superhero experience troughout all the trilogy and to distinguish from others.The first two films have been great translations of the famous Marvel comic to the big screen,filled with drama,action and with romance as well.Comes this third filled with action and villains,it clearly ain't the best of the three as i expected but it was still a good experience at the theater for me.

I this third movie the storyline is kind of wicked because of the three villains but remains pretty solid overral.Peter still has feelings for Mary Jane and turns to another girl.His uncle Ben's death is further explored in this film and the killer's identity as well.Add to that Peter faces dark times with the dark Spidey suit and three villains after him and tha's the movie in short.There probably won't be as fourth Spidey because the actors wanted to move on to do other movies and that is probably packed this one with villains and all that.Also the movie relies on many great special effects maybe too much.

Spiderman 3 is different from the other films in the franchise and that is great as sometimes sequels are too much like the original and they have no creativity,or they go too far and completly loose it.Spiderman 3 does not make those mistakes it still has some elements of the original but with a big touch of creativity.I tought Peter Parker discovering the dark suit was very interresting as it gave him this kind of dark personna nobody would have expect that too happen.His scenes in the cafe as dark spiderman are quite funny,i think that got a good laugh out of pretty much everyone!And i must admit the dark suit is pretty cool.

The major mistake they did in the proccess of creating this third Spiderman is that they putted three vilains in it,reminescent of the Batman and Robin movie from the 1990s where the heroes had to fight many villains at the same time,as i recall that did not turn out to be a succesfull experiment.Venom would have been enough to make a movie with alone,and he's probably the coolest villain in Spiderman history.The Green Goblin only appeared in the movie for less than 10 minutes,he wouldn't have been needed.Sandman has quite an interresting story and all but was he really necessary?Besides that flaw its a really good movie,every movie has some flaws.

To conclude i must say that this movie was nearly two movies i one actually.Had they put the Sandman's parts for another movie and added more scrip based on it it could have turned great.Even with that i have to say i was really satisfied with this third movie.There was plenty of action and the other elements that made the others so good and succesfull.I must say Topher Grace from cult show,"That 70s Show" does a great job as Venom and i didn't recognize him at all until i was told it was him!Thomas Haiden Church is made a brilliant appearance as the Sandman and the rest of the cast is great as well.I definatly recommend it,even if you haven't seen Spiderman 1 and 2 you will probably have a good time watching this.4 stars,recommended!

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4.0 out of 5 stars Triple Trouble for Spider-Man Drags Film Down, but Also Delivers Some Real Coolness
It's triple trouble for Spider-Man in this third installment in the mega franchise.

Life is good for Peter Parker (Tobey Maguire). Read more

Published on Jan 9 2010 by A.P. Fuchs / Canister X

5.0 out of 5 stars Best of the series!! Spider-Man 3 is amazing. A masterpiece!!
Spider-Man 3 introduces the Sandman and Venom- two classic villians from the comic book and animated series. Read more

Published on Jan 7 2008 by Vader

3.0 out of 5 stars Overly criticized
Yes, it's not as good as the first two movies, but it's not that far off. Some of the bits with "bad" Peter Parker are pretty goofy, but it's a totally decent film otherwise. Read more

Published on Jan 2 2008 by Steveriffic

4.0 out of 5 stars Not as good as the first two
When we left Peter Parker (Tobey Maguire) at the end of Spider-Man 2, he had not only revealed his identity as Spider-Man to Mary Jane Watson (Kirsten Dunst), but his love for her... Read more

Published on Dec 25 2007 by Kona

3.0 out of 5 stars Rare misfire from Sam Raimi
Before this film, Sam Raimi could do no wrong. The Evil Dead series is legendary in the annals of horror films, and Spider Man 2 is arguably the best comic-book film of all time... Read more

Published on Dec 25 2007 by Matthew King

4.0 out of 5 stars spiderman 3 worth watching
Spiderman 3 was a good movie but it wasnt great like the second. but then again the expectations were high and to be honest the story was pretty good in the third one its just... Read more

Published on Nov 1 2007 by evmotron

5.0 out of 5 stars ONE OF THE BEST SUMMER RELEASES
Spider-man 3 was probably one of the better summer releases. It lived to almost all expectations. It's action packed, visualy terrific, and funny. Read more

Published on Aug 31 2007 by G_R_E_G

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