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Spider:Man(TM) (Special Edition, Widescreen)

5 star:		(342)
4 star:		(130)
3 star:		(77)
2 star:		(45)
1 star:		(63)

 

 

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???

run of the mill special effects, week plot and shabby acting.Disapointing work from Sam Raimi.

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!

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.

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, etc. If you want to buy the movie, buy the Widescreen Special Edition (2 Discs).

this first Spiderman is an
awesome movie.it has a great story,a great villain and excellent
music.the cgi effects were not quite perfect,especially in scenes where
spidey is swinging along or leaping from one building to
another.however once you are immersed in the story you quickly forget
all that.Tobey Maguire seemed an odd choice to play Spidey at,first,but
he quickly grows on you.Kirten Dunst does a decent job as the love
interest,Mary Jane Watson.However,it is Willem Dafoe who steals the
movie with his portrayal of the Green Goblin.the Goblin is a great
first villain for Spidey.i do wish though that the had chosen a better
costume for him.i like the fact that they stayed fairly true to the
comic,and kept Peter Parker/Spider Man as a(sort of)normal human being
with problems in his personal life and at school.he is someone the
average joe can relate to rather than some godlike being.summing
up,this a great first movie for Spidey's big screen debut. 5/5

Okay yes I know it's an oldie but I just re-wated the first Spidey movie so I figured why not review it.

Summary: You know the story, toss in a Hollywood romance, and the usual butchering of established plots and you have this movie.

The Good: it's Spidey and Spidey is cool. The storyline was good and caught all the important Spidey elements. The acting I thought was great even though I did balk at Mr. Maguire (sp) playing Paker. J.J.J. was amazing. I still think he was the best part of the movie.

The Bad: The special effects just weren't that great. When I saw this in theaters I don't remember noticing all the horrible blue/green screening, but now I sure notice it. Maybe effects have advanced enough in the last couple years, or maybe it was always bad and I just missed it. There are some horrible shots in this, mostly involving people falling or flying through the air, as it's a Spidey movie there is of course a lot of that.

The Ugly: Why did they have to mess with established story. Sure they muck these up when they release them, I expect that, but totally dropping a character like Gwen Stacey just seems wrong. Plus this is supposed to be based on the Ulitmate Spiderman series and not the original, but even that has Gwen MJ and Peter in a love triangle (well until Carnage gets involved).

I personally hated the Goblin's costume.

Summary: sure you have all seen it, but just in case: If you like Super Heroes see this, but don't expect it to follow any known storyline or mythos. The themes are all there but how they get expressed is wonky. If you like action movies this will be great, if you like effects this will be good except you will be cringing at some horrible bluescreens. If you like romances you might even dig this. Well worth seeing, and I even enjoyed watching it for the second time.

This is an awesome show! SOME OF THE BEST SFX EVER SHOWN ON VIDEO! A GREAT MOVIE!!!! BUY IT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

1. Humanity: What events in the film drove Peter Parker to adopting his vigilante attitude toward crime?

2. Implications: How is Spiderman's understanding of "with great power comes great responsibility" an example of contemporary American thought? Think specifically about the nature of evil and the propensity toward intense individual classification when one's existence becomes threatened.

3. Evolution: Spiderman was a hero born out of the 60s, springing from both the dangers of genetic manipulation and the problems of substance abuse (in the form of Oscorp Chemicals). Raimi makes little mention of the chemical abuse in the story, and paints it in a much simpler picture of the probable evil in man's soul and the strange world of pseudoscience. Therefore, it is obvious that in many ways, the film departs from its traditional conditioning while remaining loyal to the original personalities of the characters. In which ways is Spiderman the hero shown to be a creation of the contemporary age, versus a creation of the 60s, in the film?

4. Realism: America has a long history, not only in comics but in legendary history, of people who take the law into their own hands. If a being like Spiderman existed, could he survive in our real world, or is he only a dream?

5. Stageplay: Spiderman is classicly a cynic, an individual thinker, an avid contemporarian (someone "in" the times), a man of passions (versus someone who could care less), an irreligious jokester and a man who is not sure of his destiny, but lives to succeed. Do you feel Maguire fulfills this role? Some critics say he is too much of a "boy" to fill Spiderman's shoes, while others claim it is his boyishness that charms us into belief. What do you think?

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. I would recommend this movie.