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For devoted fans and nonfans alike, Spider-Man offers nothing less--and nothing more--than what you'd expect from a superhero blockbuster. Having proven his comic-book savvy with the original Darkman, director Sam Raimi brings ample energy and enthusiasm to Spidey's origin story, nicely establishing high-school nebbish Peter Parker (Tobey Maguire) as a brainy outcast who reacts with appropriate euphoria--and well-tempered maturity--when a "super-spider" bite transforms him into the amazingly agile, web-shooting Spider-Man. That's all well and good, and so is Kirsten Dunst as Parker's girl-next-door sweetheart. Where Spider-Man falls short is in its hyperactive CGI action sequences, which play like a video game instead of the gravity-defying exploits of a flesh-and-blood superhero. Willem Dafoe is perfectly cast as Spidey's schizoid nemesis, the Green Goblin, and the movie's a lot of fun overall. It's no match for Superman and Batman in bringing a beloved character to the screen, but it places a respectable third. --Jeff Shannon
Special Features
When so many DVDs offer making-of featurettes and commentaries, it's a real treat to get something different on the Spider-Man DVD: a 25-minute documentary, "Spider-Man: The Mythology of the 21st Century," that examines the history of the Marvel comic book through original art and interviews with co-creator Stan Lee and artists such as John Romita, John Romita Jr., Todd McFarlane, and John Byrne. There is also a comics archive and artists gallery. And if you want info about the movie, you can get that too: a commentary track by director Sam Raimi, actor Kirsten Dunst, producer Laura Ziskin, and co-producer Grant Curtis, plus a technically oriented commentary by the effects crew; pop-up factoids offering trivia about the movie and comic book; occasional Easter eggs leading to featurettes (e.g., 90 seconds on wrestler Randy Savage as Bonesaw McGraw); and promotional documentaries, screen tests, outtakes, and the like. --David Horiuchi
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
Super DVD, but not widescreen. Outer box and DVD both marked "Widescreen" edition, but to my dismay, the DVD was Full Screen. Returned it to a different location and second copy, though marked widescreen, was also full screen. Is this a screwup and will the studio make it right???
Format:DVD
Spiderman! who doesnt know him...This Spring awaken from the comics to rule the movie screens. But unfortunatly the "resurrection" couldnt keep up to the comics, not only due to the wretched acting talents of the characters but also because Hollywood had to streghten up the trashy teen romance between Peter Parker (Tobey Maguire) and his sweetheart next-door (Kirsten Dunst) to the max.
But if you are a fan of mind warping, astonishing visual effects and Hollywood's storytelling-exaggerations dont bother you, this movie will bound you for almost 2 hours in your seat!
But if you are a fan of mind warping, astonishing visual effects and Hollywood's storytelling-exaggerations dont bother you, this movie will bound you for almost 2 hours in your seat!
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
Comic book adaptations are a mixed bunch, ranging from the excellent (Superman) to the excremental (Batman and Robin). And thankfully the latest superhero film is right up there with the greats. Tobey Maguire IS Spiderman, swinging around buildings, saving the world from Green Goblins and so on. His transformation from geeky Peter Parker to the ultra-cool Spidey is outstanding. Kirsten Dunst is good as his love interest. Throughout the film's running time, the action set pieces are well paced and inventive. The action is brilliantly done and thrilling, and the CGI blends seamlessly with the live action stunts.
Fans of the comic will not be disappointed, for the film stays true to it's origins, yet has enough adventure to make it new and attention-grabbing. Director Sam Raimi (the Evil Dead films) has created a world, which is fun and adventurous. There are problems; William Dafoe is limited in his performance as The Green Goblin, with the restraining suit creating a somewhat gauche characterisation. And Raimi sometimes goes a bit far with the retina-popping visuals. Regardless, it's first-class popcorn- munching entertainment, with enough action and FX to satisfy audiences.
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an awesome big screen debut for Spidey
this first Spiderman is an
awesome movie.it has a great story,a great villain and excellent
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awesome movie.it has a great story,a great villain and excellent
music. Read more
Published on Aug 27 2007 by falcon
4.0 out of 5 stars
Very cool, still uncertain why they have to change the story for the...
Okay yes I know it's an oldie but I just re-wated the first Spidey movie so I figured why not review it. Read more
Published on Feb 11 2007 by Maurice G. Tousignant
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BEST SUPERHERO MOVIE EVER!!!!
This is an awesome show! SOME OF THE BEST SFX EVER SHOWN ON VIDEO! A GREAT MOVIE!!!! BUY... Read more
Published on July 29 2005 by RICK
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Deluxe Edition is a waste of money
Spider-Man was a great movie. But don't buy the Deluxe Edition: the 3rd disc is not worth buying. The stuff in there would appear in the Spider-Man 2 DVD: behind the scenes stuff,... Read more
Published on July 26 2004
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ETMR - Spiderman
1. Humanity: What events in the film drove Peter Parker to adopting his vigilante attitude toward crime?
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Published on July 19 2004 by Benjamin Seeberger
4.0 out of 5 stars
Spiderman
This was a good movie with lots of great special effects and action sequences. If you like superhero-type movies you'll really enjoy this family oriented movie. Read more
Published on July 18 2004 by Chota Man
5.0 out of 5 stars
Spiderman, Spiderman, watch this movie when you can
This movie has exceeded my expectataions of it far beyond my belief. Probably because I went in thinking that it would suck. I'm just not into this kind of stuff. Read more
Published on July 18 2004 by FaithsFollower
5.0 out of 5 stars
"I SURRENDER!"
An awesome, metaphorical, if slightly cheesy rendition of the classic comic, thanks to the Green Goblin's deliciously cheesy laugh and corny one-liners like the fake "I... Read more
Published on July 18 2004
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Excellent Story + Excellent Quality = Excellent DVD
Although my favorite superhero is Batman, I couldn't avoid buying this movie. I can relate to Peter Parker in alot of ways, but I prefer Batman's attitude over Spidey's. Read more
Published on July 13 2004 by Redeemer
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Essential
I recently bumped into Willem Dafoe at the Whole Foods Store in Brentwood. He was shopping there. I couldn't believe it. I was like, "Dude, you're SHOPPING? Read more
Published on July 12 2004 by mark twain
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