Spider-Man 2002 by AverageMansReviews

Spider-Man 2002 by AverageMansReviews

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Warning: there is flashing effects/colourful effects/transformation/drugs/shooting/impaling/medical/references to domestic family abuse

Dimension Earth-616 "With great power comes great responsibility": basically; Peter Parker/other character [Tobey Maguire:] is a student at high school; by the name of Midtown High School; he is very intelligent he is into science and all of that kind of thing. But when he gets bitten by a spider which has been scientifically experimented on, his life gets turned upside down. At first he takes up professional wrestling taking on Bonesaw McGraw [Randy Savage:] he is the main promotion champion of the NYWL; yes Savage is that legendary wrestler which is sadly no longer with us; with Bruce Campbell as the Ring Announcer. Because Parker/other character doesn't get paid he allows this criminal to run free, he finds out that Ben Parker/Uncle Ben [Cliff Robertson:] that is one half of Peter's parents that have brought him out. This son/grandson and dad/grandad had one last very difficult conversation before this incident; Robinson is certainly also no longer with us; where Uncle Ben has been killed and now Peter/other character is now seeking revenge. RIP Randy Mario Poffo/Randy Savage/"Macho Man" Randy Savage 1952-2011 and RIP Cliff Robertson 1923-2011: yes you may have both gone but you have played a small part in a much bigger universe of Marvel/Marvel Cinematic Universe; so you will never be forgotten.

Generally speaking: the framework and pacing of this 121 minutes film is good; I mean and I don't mean this disrespectful, but this script is very much the old and reliable origin story of Peter Parker/other character, like I have just said I don't mean this disrespectfully it is just at the same time there is no point going around and around the bush when just being honest about it is what is called for.

Character developments and performances; carrying on with this sentiment; the character versions reflect who they are meant to be at that time, but luckily enough as they say timing is everything; we were lucky to have Maguire, Kirsten Dunst as Mary Jane Watson: basic description; Peter's next door neighbour, they go to the same school and love interest, James Franco as Harry Osborn: basic description; Peter's best friend, they go to the same school and son to Norman Osborn. With some older names; Willem Dafoe as Norman Osborn/other character: basic description; he is a intelligent scientist/founder of Oscorp and the father of Harry Osborn. Dafoe is an integral part to this film as those of a younger age range are still finding their way in life is characters and growing into their character versions, you need somebody that is the driving force behind this title as you will see he manipulates chaos/brings chaos whenever he wants, Rosemary Harris as May Parker/Aunt May: basic description; is a loving wife to Ben Parker and loving auntie/mother to Peter Parker; she tries to be there for Peter with warmth, understanding and wisdom to create a nurturing environment. J. K. Simmons as J. Jonah Jameson: basic description; he runs the newspaper The Daily Bugle; he has a complicated relationship with this new protector on one hand he loves that he can sell lots of newspapers off this individual's name, yet on the other hand he thinks this individual is a menace and should be stopped. Simmons puts in a fantastically strong and legendary performance as this character, in fact everyone should know by now that he has made this character his very own to the point where they brought him back to put him officially in the Marvel Cinematic Universe and the same can be said for Norman Osborn/Dafoe. So having all of these key roles covered by youth and/or experience amongst the entire cast of other characters/performers; makes a flawless cast would have been assembled.

Comedy, action and art; Peter has been misfiring of webbing which sticks to this food tray and consequently gets him originally into a spot of bother or now and again we have references to two DC characters; the first is Shazam! [I was thinking I would make reference to this one, because when it happens those that are into comic books and Marvel or/and DC will get the reference, but those that are not won't get the reference; as Peter tries to call on his webbing for the first time like Billy Batson called on Shazam! by saying Shazam,] whilst the other DC reference is basic common knowledge which yes I am aware that some still might not know, but when you hear it you will know it.

The action; really does a splendid job of Peter/other character dealing with street criminals, rescuing and really well and truly put the emphasis on Norman Osborne/other character and is evilness, which as they say you can only be as great as your opponents; which means here; because they made this character look strong and fully capable of setting out what he wanted to achieve; it makes Peter Parker/other character for his first time out dealing with a big fish in their own final confrontation is spotless and consequently established the new protector and visually it still looks great even though as it relates to its technical side of things it is showing its age a bit well as of this content it has been over two decades so they are holding up the test of time to a very good standard and for the costumes and accessories they haven't aged.

This film receives: 10/10, this film is top-notch entertainment; this is one of those films that you need to see once in your lifetime, based on its this is what things were like just before the big explosion of the MCU in 2008; that they could still come out with high-quality films of this nature with staying faithful to the source material. There is some spiderwebs drawn around the ending credits and this should be no surprise, but this film has many awards accredited to its name such as; 17 Winners that includes BMI Film & TV Awards 2003 BMI Film Music Award Danny Elfman and MTV Movie + TV Awards 2003 MTV Movie Award Best Kiss Tobey Maguire Kirsten Dunst. 65 Nominees which includes Academy Awards, USA 2003 Oscars Best Sound Kevin O'Connell Greg P. Russell Ed Novick and Best Visual Effects John Dykstra Scott Stokdy kAnthony LaMolinara John Frazier