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Denver Rocky Mountain News (Robert Denerstein)
A terrifically entertaining comic book of a movie that mixes action and romance in ways that give it heft and heart. ...read the complete Spider-Man 2 movie review at Denver Rocky Mountain News (Robert Denerstein)
One Guy's Opinion (Frank Swietek)
If this summer's trend continues, we'll have to stop complaining about so many movies being sequels. ...read the complete Spider-Man 2 movie review at One Guy's Opinion (Frank Swietek)
Movie Criticism for the Retarded
I saw the movie on a Saturday night, and here I am doing a review in the wee hours of Thursday morning. Rough week. I'm sipping ouzo and listening to Dr. Demento. Screw summation. I'm going to relay what I was thinking, in the order that I thunk it. I'm ...read the complete Spider-Man 2 movie review at Movie Criticism for the Retarded
The Oregon Herald (Mark Sells)
"Everybody loves a hero," says Aunt May. Especially one who wears their heart on a string, one who sacrifices for the greater good, one whose pains and joys are understandable, and most importantly, one who is inherently human. These are the qualities ...read the complete Spider-Man 2 movie review at The Oregon Herald (Mark Sells)
Film Quips Online (John R. McEwen)
From the start of its beautifully animated opening credits, which cleverly recount the events of the previous episode, Spider-Man 2 is a colorful and thrilling affair, better even than its predecessor, continuing in a most satisfying manner the exploits ...read the complete Spider-Man 2 movie review at Film Quips Online (John R. McEwen)
Karina Montgomery
Yes, it's all true. The sequel is better than the original. Now, I
was actually, long term, pretty neutral about the original (my rating
was Matinee) - every update benefit and groovy explanation of his
spidey powers was negated by silly ...read the complete Spider-Man 2 movie review at Karina Montgomery
FilmGuru.Net
Summers and movie sequels go together like Saturday mornings and cartoons. This summer is no different, with several sequels already in theaters. This summer has been good. The movies so far have entertained me. But it took the web-slinging, ...read the complete Spider-Man 2 movie review at FilmGuru.Net
St. Louis Post-Dispatch
Spectacular action, uproarious comedy and a poignant romance make "Spider-Man 2" the rare sequel that improves - vastly - on its predecessor. It's not just a hugely entertaining summer film but a terrific time at the movies by any standard.
Tobey ...read the complete Spider-Man 2 movie review at St. Louis Post-Dispatch
RopeofSilicon (Brad Brevet)
While I wouldn't consider myself one of the largest supporters of the original Spider-man movie, I will say that just as the second X-men film took the series to another level Spider-man 2 goes above and beyond what the first film started. ...read the complete Spider-Man 2 movie review at RopeofSilicon (Brad Brevet)
Entertainmentopia (Erich Becker)
Regardless of when this review is posted it won't matter too much, you will already have seen the best movie of the summer. No denying it, no refuting it, Spider-Man 2 is the best movie of the season. ...read the complete Spider-Man 2 movie review at Entertainmentopia (Erich Becker)
DVD Movie Central
The recent Marvel films such as Spider-Man and X-Men, Peter Jackson's Oscar-winning Lord of the Rings, and Miracle demonstrate the magic ability of movies to take classic books, myths, and even real-life events and translate them into even more ...read the complete Spider-Man 2 movie review at DVD Movie Central
Three Movie Buffs (Scott Nash)
It's pretty rare for a sequel to surpass its predecessor, but Spider-man 2 manages to do it. Blending humor, drama, and action, it raises the bar a notch for the super-hero genre. Although it does share the original's habit of dipping into the well of ...read the complete Spider-Man 2 movie review at Three Movie Buffs (Scott Nash)
Future Movies (Michelle Thomas)
Another blast of a summer sequel! Spiderman 2 swings into cinemas giving the jolly green ogre a run for his money, and it's a blast. I must just confess that I've always loved Spiderman, pre-disposed to enjoy a Spidey flick, and overlook any flaws. ...read the complete Spider-Man 2 movie review at Future Movies (Michelle Thomas)
eFilmCritic.com (Erik Childress)
Ranking amongst the best films of 2004, the best action films of the past decade and, once again, THE GREATEST COMIC BOOK SUPERHERO FILM EVER MADE! ...read the complete Spider-Man 2 movie review at eFilmCritic.com (Erik Childress)
Window to the Movies (Jeffrey Chen)
The perfect blend of great action, great comedy, and great melodrama. Once again, Mr. Raimi, I'd like to shake your hand. ...read the complete Spider-Man 2 movie review at Window to the Movies (Jeffrey Chen)
Christianity Today (Russ Breimeier)
Hands down the best comic book franchise on film. ...read the complete Spider-Man 2 movie review at Christianity Today (Russ Breimeier)
Orlando Sentinel (Jay Boyar)
The new, improved SM2 has a far smoother narrative line, as well as more amazing special effects, including even more terrific swinging. ...read the complete Spider-Man 2 movie review at Orlando Sentinel (Jay Boyar)
Denver Post (Michael Booth)
Easily the most fun movie of the summer, an all-ages show that crawls deep into the heart. ...read the complete Spider-Man 2 movie review at Denver Post (Michael Booth)
Combustible Celluloid (Jeffrey M. Anderson)
Peter Parker (Tobey Maguire) goes through such suffering and torment in Spider-Man 2 that you might think you're watching an Ingmar Bergman film.
But of course, that's the secret behind Spider-Man and many of his fellow superheroes over at Marvel ...read the complete Spider-Man 2 movie review at Combustible Celluloid (Jeffrey M. Anderson)
Sacramento Bee (Joe Baltake)
The closest thing to an art-house action film since Tim Burton's original Batman in 1989. ...read the complete Spider-Man 2 movie review at Sacramento Bee (Joe Baltake)
cymovies.tk (Cyrus Baetz)
Put aside any prejudice and preconceptions of what a second entry usually is, and go see Spider-Man 2 comic-book fan or not. ...read the complete Spider-Man 2 movie review at cymovies.tk (Cyrus Baetz)
Newsday (John Anderson)
Spider- Man 2 is that rare thing, a thoroughly successful sequel. ...read the complete Spider-Man 2 movie review at Newsday (John Anderson)
MovieEye.com (Gareth Von Kallenbach)
There comes a time in every young person's life where they have to make a series of decisions regarding their future. For many, the pressures of finance, school, work, and ever-changing social dynamics force individuals to take a look at their values and ...read the complete Spider-Man 2 movie review at MovieEye.com (Gareth Von Kallenbach)
DumbDistraction.com (Clif)
The worst part about this movie is the ending. Not how it ends. The fact that it ends at all. Spider-Man 2 is one of those rare movies that are so enjoyable that leaving the theater to re-enter the hum drum existence of the real world leaves you with a ...read the complete Spider-Man 2 movie review at DumbDistraction.com (Clif)
CultureDose.net (Lee Chase IV)
While most superhero movies seem content focusing on action sequences and over-the-top villains, the Spider-Man movies, like the Superman pictures, are more interested in what makes their hero tick. Sure, the fights are cool, but we want to know why he ...read the complete Spider-Man 2 movie review at CultureDose.net (Lee Chase IV)
Tom Petrov's movie reviews.
When the first installment of the Spider-man franchise was released in 2002 it brought to life one of the most popular and beloved superheroes in comics. Not only was it exciting to watch Spider-man fight arch nemesis Green Goblin but it was more ...read the complete Spider-Man 2 movie review at Tom Petrov's movie reviews.
Steve Rhodes
A sequel that is better than the original is quite unusual in the world of motion pictures. Sure, there is the occasional bad movie whose sequel manages to be decent, with THE FAST AND THE FURIOUS and its sequel 2 FAST 2 FURIOUS being recent such ...read the complete Spider-Man 2 movie review at Steve Rhodes
Dallas Observer (Robert Wilonsky)
Where Peter was yee-ha giddy with the discovery of his newfound powers in the first film, he's crushed by the weight of responsibility that comes with them in its far superior successor. ...read the complete Spider-Man 2 movie review at Dallas Observer (Robert Wilonsky)
Variety (Todd McCarthy)
The pleasure is doubled in Spider-Man 2. Crackerjack entertainment from start to finish, this rousing yarn about a reluctant superhero and his equally conflicted friends and enemies improves in every way on its predecessor and is arguably about as good a ...read the complete Spider-Man 2 movie review at Variety (Todd McCarthy)
Newsweek (Sean Smith)
Amazingly, it's not all the visual splendor or killer action sequences that elevate Spider-Man 2 above its predecessor and almost every superhero movie that has come before. ...read the complete Spider-Man 2 movie review at Newsweek (Sean Smith)
USA Today (Mike Clark)
With special effects so convincing you don't even think about them, a head-case hero and a three-dimensional villain who is his equal, socko Spider-Man 2 has something for everyone. ...read the complete Spider-Man 2 movie review at USA Today (Mike Clark)
Chicago Sun-Times (Roger Ebert)
It's a real movie, full-blooded and smart, with qualities even for those who have no idea who Stan Lee is. It's a superhero movie for people who don't go to superhero movies, and for those who do, it's the one they've been yearning for. ...read the complete Spider-Man 2 movie review at Chicago Sun-Times (Roger Ebert)
Premiere (Aaron Hillis)
Fantastic news, true believers: Spider-Man 2 is smarter, hipper, faster, funnier, and flat-out more electrifying than the original, swinging to new summer-movie heights as the greatest comic-book adaptation yet made. ...read the complete Spider-Man 2 movie review at Premiere (Aaron Hillis)
The Onion (A.V. Club) (Nathan Rabin)
The filmmakers smartly counter heavy drama with goofy comedy, mining a rich vein of humor in the juxtaposition of the mundane and the superheroic. Maguire and Molina excel at opposite ends of the moral spectrum, but the film is stolen once again by J.K. ...read the complete Spider-Man 2 movie review at The Onion (A.V. Club) (Nathan Rabin)
San Francisco Chronicle (Mick LaSalle)
Instead of coasting on the formula that made the first "Spider-Man" an enormous international hit, the talented people behind "Spider-Man 2" have refreshed it. This second installment of the series is at once deeper and funnier than the original, with a ...read the complete Spider-Man 2 movie review at San Francisco Chronicle (Mick LaSalle)
Baltimore Sun (Michael Sragow)
Spider-Man 2 offers one emotional or action-packed aria after another; at the end you feel like giving it a standing O. ...read the complete Spider-Man 2 movie review at Baltimore Sun (Michael Sragow)
Dave Bloom
With great beginnings comes great sequels.
Spider-Man can do whatever a spider can. Spider-Man 2 can do
everything needed to make a great movie. The acting, directing, and
cinematography were superb. The storyline, plot, and dialogue ...read the complete Spider-Man 2 movie review at Dave Bloom
Miami Herald (Rene Rodriguez)
A masterpiece of pop filmmaking -- a fantastic, exuberant entertainment that manages to be both sleek and substantial without being patronizing. ...read the complete Spider-Man 2 movie review at Miami Herald (Rene Rodriguez)
Houston Chronicle
Power, it is said, corrupts. But since his comics origin in 1962, Spider-Man has clung to an opposing mantra: "With great power comes great responsibility."
Director Sam Raimi -- a fan since childhood -- stayed true to that spirit in 2002's ...read the complete Spider-Man 2 movie review at Houston Chronicle
The King's Room (Paul Perkins)
Well the summer is half way done and most of the big blockbusters have come out in the multiplex, there has been The Day after Tomorrow, Shrek 2 and Third Harry Potter film. Which all was outstanding I gave all of them 5 stars.
In the film business ...read the complete Spider-Man 2 movie review at The King's Room (Paul Perkins)
Ain't It Cool News (Moriarty)
So what can I say' Well, let me begin by stating for the record, this is exponentially better than the first SPIDER-MAN, and it does for this franchise what X2 did for the X-MEN series, turning up everything that fans liked about the first film and ...read the complete Spider-Man 2 movie review at Ain't It Cool News (Moriarty)
Window to the Movies (Jeffrey Chen)
This summer is turning out to be great, mainly because the two movies I anticipated most have been dreams come true. First, Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban exceeded my expectations. And now Spider-Man 2 arrives in a shiny summer package to outdo ...read the complete Spider-Man 2 movie review at Window to the Movies (Jeffrey Chen)
Black Flix (Laurence Washington)
Super hero Spider-Man returns in his signature red suit to fight crime in this sequel, which clearly surpasses the 2002 original. Picking up the story two years later Parker (Maguire) is in college trying to maintain a normal life, but his superhero ...read the complete Spider-Man 2 movie review at Black Flix (Laurence Washington)
Movie Matt's Reviews
I'm pretty sure it's against my religion to say anything bad about this movie. What religion that is exactly, I'm not quite sure, but that's not the point. ...read the complete Spider-Man 2 movie review at Movie Matt's Reviews
Jay's Movie Blog
I am a fan. There's no arguing the point; there's generally at least one Spider-Man comic among the ten or so I pick up each Wednesday, and when Anchor Bay releases a new edition of one of Sam Raimi's Evil Dead movies, it's my money they're expecting. ...read the complete Spider-Man 2 movie review at Jay's Movie Blog
Susan Granger
It's been two years since good-hearted Peter Parker (Tobey Maguire) made a sacrificial, noble choice, walking away from MJ, Mary Jane Watson (Kirsten Dunst), whom he adores, in order to pursue "the gift and the curse" of his extraordinary abilities: ...read the complete Spider-Man 2 movie review at Susan Granger
eFilmCritic Reviews
Let's get right to it: Spider-Man 2 is about a good a time as you can possibly have at a movie during the summertime, period. And that's not to say that it's laden with wall-to-wall action and perpetual explosions. This is a movie that, much like its ...read the complete Spider-Man 2 movie review at eFilmCritic Reviews
Blogcritics - DVD review (Matt Paprocki)
If super heroes really did exist, we would take them for granted. That or we would submit them to non-stop genetic experiments to find out what makes them tick. Seems that Peter Parker is starting to figure all of this out in the incredible "Spiderman ...read the complete Spider-Man 2 movie review at Blogcritics - DVD review (Matt Paprocki)
Entertainment Weekly (Lisa Schwarzbaum)
This triumphant sequel to the hard-to-top 2002 original may be the first great comic-book movie in the age of self-help and CGI wizardry, an entertainment in which both the thrills and the therapeutic personal growth are well earned. ...read the complete Spider-Man 2 movie review at Entertainment Weekly (Lisa Schwarzbaum)
MovieJustice (Joshua Sandefur)
I could go on about this movie forever and I'll be seeing it again this weekend. There will definitely be endless debates in the months to come over which is the better superhero sequel, this or X-Men 2. I'll let you make up your own minds about that, ...read the complete Spider-Man 2 movie review at MovieJustice (Joshua Sandefur)
Chicago Sun-Times (Roger Ebert)
Now this is what a superhero movie should be. "Spider-Man 2" believes in its story in the same way serious comic readers believe, when the adventures on the page express their own dreams and wishes. It's not camp and it's not nostalgia, it's not ...read the complete Spider-Man 2 movie review at Chicago Sun-Times (Roger Ebert)
Movie-Vault.com ("Greg C.")
Last year, I ranted and raved about how I now thought Bryan Singer's film X2 was probably the best comic book movie ever. In time and retrospect, that may yet still be true to me. However, tonight (or morning, if we want to get into semantics), I'm not ...read the complete Spider-Man 2 movie review at Movie-Vault.com ("Greg C.")
Supercala.com (John Venable)
Proof that the human story of a superhero can be told and not be boring...ahem...Hulk anyone? ...read the complete Spider-Man 2 movie review at Supercala.com (John Venable)
ShowBIZ Data
Critics seem to agree: Spider-Man 2 (which opens at midnight tonight in most cities) is a marvel. Most of their reviews are packed with apparently shameless hyperbole. ...read the complete Spider-Man 2 movie review at ShowBIZ Data
Screen Rant (Vic Holtreman)
If I were one to give movies ratings, which I generally don't, I'd have to give Spiderman 2 five stars out of a possible four. It was incredible, not just as a superhero movie, but against any action/adventure film. ...read the complete Spider-Man 2 movie review at Screen Rant (Vic Holtreman)
TeenHollywood.com (Lynn Barker)
Last time we left Peter Parker he was mourning the fact that he couldn't hook up with the love of his life Mary Jane Watson cuz it would put her in danger if anyone ever found out he was Spider-Man. Now, in Spider-Man 2, it's a few years later and Mary ...read the complete Spider-Man 2 movie review at TeenHollywood.com (Lynn Barker)
sbs.is (Stefan Birgir Stefansson)
The best superhero movie I've ever seen, and I have seen them all. ...read the complete Spider-Man 2 movie review at sbs.is (Stefan Birgir Stefansson)
Metro Weekly (Washington, DC) (Randy Shulman)
Richly poignant, vigorously thrilling, and abundantly playful, it swings, it skyrockets, it soars. It's a genuine marvel. ...read the complete Spider-Man 2 movie review at Metro Weekly (Washington, DC) (Randy Shulman)
Palo Alto Online (Tyler Hanley)
A comic book character's amazing world has never been so brightly brought to life. Thanks to enigmatic director Sam Raimi and a host of charismatic actors, "Spider-Man 2" swings alone atop the growing library of superhero cinema.
This is the most ...read the complete Spider-Man 2 movie review at Palo Alto Online (Tyler Hanley)
Arkansas Democrat-Gazette (Philip Martin)
...a well-realized stab at melding comic book pow-sock-bang with a more adult psychological drama ...read the complete Spider-Man 2 movie review at Arkansas Democrat-Gazette (Philip Martin)
Movies for Guys
Spider-man 2 is the sequel to 2002's wildly popular Spider-man. The entire gang is back with Tobey Maguire as Peter Parker and Spider-man, Kirsten Dunst as love interest, and Sam Raimi is again the director. And none of them missed a beat. ...read the complete Spider-Man 2 movie review at Movies for Guys
AboutFilm.com (Frances Nicole Rogers)
They aren't afraid to be campy, corny, or cheesy'a comic flair that is sadly missing from so many of today's angsty comic book adaptations. ...read the complete Spider-Man 2 movie review at AboutFilm.com (Frances Nicole Rogers)
ToxicUniverse.com (Lee Chase IV)
While most superhero movies seem content focusing on action sequences and over-the-top villains, the Spider-Man movies, like the Superman pictures, are more interested in what makes their hero tick. Sure, the fights are cool, but we want to know why he ...read the complete Spider-Man 2 movie review at ToxicUniverse.com (Lee Chase IV)
WaffleMovies.com (Willie Waffle)
Thank you Sam Raimi. I'm in geek heaven because Spider-Man 2 is AWESOME! ...read the complete Spider-Man 2 movie review at WaffleMovies.com (Willie Waffle)
Filmjerk.com (Brian Orndorf)
One of the first things you notice about "Spider-Man 2" is the new widescreen aspect ratio the film was shot in (unlike the first film), which only hints at all the sprawling delights yet to come. ...read the complete Spider-Man 2 movie review at Filmjerk.com (Brian Orndorf)
Providence Journal (Michael Janusonis)
There's a lot of sexual tension in the film because of this. The story hinges on it. It gives it a resonance far beyond the good guy-bad guy plot points. ...read the complete Spider-Man 2 movie review at Providence Journal (Michael Janusonis)
Comingsoon.net
This is the sequel to the 2002 film "Spider-Man". It is based on the Marvel comic.
A couple of years after the first film, Peter Parker continues to struggle to balance his regular life with his life as Spider-Man. He loses his job as a pizza delivery ...read the complete Spider-Man 2 movie review at Comingsoon.net
Screen Rant (Vic Holtreman)
So I'm a little late to the Spidey 2 party, what can I say? Life gets in the way, and being out of my teens and twenties, I'm over the "stand in line the night before the big blockbuster movie premieres" syndrome. ...read the complete Spider-Man 2 movie review at Screen Rant (Vic Holtreman)
Projectionist (Sean Caszatt)
Of course, Dr. Octopus and Spider-Man duke it out in some incredible action sequences but what makes Spider-Man 2 so good is that it doesn't merely string the action together with some obligatory scenes that just put the principle actors in peril. ...read the complete Spider-Man 2 movie review at Projectionist (Sean Caszatt)
Flipside Movie Emporium (Rob Vaux)
That's Spider-Man 2's secret weapon: it's loud and exciting, but it never leaves its characters behind. The feat requires more than just an eye for entertainment or a respect for the audience. It requires someone who knows Spidey's pantheon ...read the complete Spider-Man 2 movie review at Flipside Movie Emporium (Rob Vaux)
Film Freak Central
The first Spider-Man a wonderful metaphor for puberty, what with Peter Parker (Tobey Maguire) discovering new glands, new secretions, and a new physique (one that coincided with the maturing of his affection for next-door neighbour Mary Jane (Kirsten ...read the complete Spider-Man 2 movie review at Film Freak Central
Looking Closer (Jeffrey Overstreet)
Who can pat his head, rub his belly, throw a taxi cab, smash a window, pour a drink, and pat you on the back, all at the same time?
...read the complete Spider-Man 2 movie review at Looking Closer (Jeffrey Overstreet)
RopeofSilicon (Brad Brevet)
Spider-man 2 picks up exactly where the first film left off with a really cool opening montage during the film's credit sequence in which comic versions of scenes from the first film are presented leading us into a new world of Spider-man where aggression ...read the complete Spider-Man 2 movie review at RopeofSilicon (Brad Brevet)
Dallas Morning News (Philip Wuntch)
The best comic book-styled adventure since the 23-year-old Raiders of the Lost Ark . ...read the complete Spider-Man 2 movie review at Dallas Morning News (Philip Wuntch)
Los Angeles Daily News (Glenn Whipp)
Best comic book movie ... ever. ...read the complete Spider-Man 2 movie review at Los Angeles Daily News (Glenn Whipp)
Netflix (James Rocchi)
Better, faster, funnier, warmer -- Sam Raimi and Tobey Maguire give us a superpowered sequel with soul. ...read the complete Spider-Man 2 movie review at Netflix (James Rocchi)
MovieWeb (Christopher Monfette)
Two years have passed, and the mild-mannered Peter Parker faces new challenges as he struggles with "the gift and the curse," desperately trying to balance his dual identities as the web-slinging superhero Spider-Man and his life as a college student. ...read the complete Spider-Man 2 movie review at MovieWeb (Christopher Monfette)
Beaumont Journal (Danny Minton)
While the first film was good, this one has the kind of storytelling that got me reading the comics decades ago. ...read the complete Spider-Man 2 movie review at Beaumont Journal (Danny Minton)
Lawrence.com (Eric Melin)
It has a resonating tenderness that no superhero movie is likely to approach anytime soon. ...read the complete Spider-Man 2 movie review at Lawrence.com (Eric Melin)
The Land of Eric (Eric D. Snider)
The effect is astonishing. The action scenes in this movie are the very zenith of modern filmmaking, a perfect combination of acting, cinematography, special effects, music and sound. The camera swoops and dives through New York as if it were ...read the complete Spider-Man 2 movie review at The Land of Eric (Eric D. Snider)
The Reel McCoy (Patrick McCoy)
Every sequel is first and foremost judged against its predecessor, and thus the question on everyone's mind is, "Is Spider-Man 2 better than the first one?" I think the answer is a complicated one. Spider-Man 2 suffers a bit in the storyline but makes up ...read the complete Spider-Man 2 movie review at The Reel McCoy (Patrick McCoy)
San Francisco Chronicle (Mick LaSalle)
Smart, fun entertainment made by people who took nothing for granted, including the audience. ...read the complete Spider-Man 2 movie review at San Francisco Chronicle (Mick LaSalle)
Seattle Times (Moira MacDonald)
This is undoubtedly the most fun you'll have at the multiplexes this season, or maybe even this year. ...read the complete Spider-Man 2 movie review at Seattle Times (Moira MacDonald)
Ain't It Cool Movie Reviews (Harry Knowles)
SPIDER-MAN 2 is alive and breathing. It isn't just the whiz bang of the fights, it's the little moments, the relentlessness of Parker's misery. How tragically overwhelmed it is to be a hero trying to be everything for everyone, but himself. This is Peter ...read the complete Spider-Man 2 movie review at Ain't It Cool Movie Reviews (Harry Knowles)
The Movie Mom (Nell Minow)
This is why they invented movies.
It is a dazzling story of love, loss, adventure, courage, heartbreak, tough choices, and tender feelings with a rescue from a burning building, a runaway train, a world-class villain, and a really great kiss. It is ...read the complete Spider-Man 2 movie review at The Movie Mom (Nell Minow)
Media-Assault.com (Sean Caszatt)
Spider-Man 2 (2004)
Rated PG13
Starring: Tobey Maguire, Alfred Molina, and Kirsten Dunst
Rating:
out of
In my review of 2002's blockbuster, Spider-Man, I said that it was good but it missed the mark on a few key elements: the ...read the complete Spider-Man 2 movie review at Media-Assault.com (Sean Caszatt)
MovieJustice (Daniel Perlman)
This is still Spider-man. In many ways, it picks up well enough from where it left off, which was beautiful. We still soar through the sky, we still strike those beloved poses, we still move with lightening reflexes and bounce around like we dreamed of ...read the complete Spider-Man 2 movie review at MovieJustice (Daniel Perlman)
Palo Alto Weekly (Tyler Hanley)
This is the most honest and entertaining comic book film ever made. ...read the complete Spider-Man 2 movie review at Palo Alto Weekly (Tyler Hanley)
Scott's Movie Reviews (Scott Mantz)
Okay, so everyone expected the first "Spider-Man" to be a big hit when it swung into theaters two summers ago, but nobody expected it to be that big! Not only did the big screen version of the beloved Marvel Comics character take in $115 million ...read the complete Spider-Man 2 movie review at Scott's Movie Reviews (Scott Mantz)
San Antonio Express-News (Larry Ratliff)
Spider-Man 2 doesn't just come from Marvel, it is a marvel. ...read the complete Spider-Man 2 movie review at San Antonio Express-News (Larry Ratliff)
Aisle Seat (Mike McGranaghan)
Never have I seen such an intelligent, emotionally resonant screen adaptation of a comic book. Spider-Man 2 takes the genre to a whole new level. ...read the complete Spider-Man 2 movie review at Aisle Seat (Mike McGranaghan)
MovieCrypt.com (Kevin A. Ranson)
Sam Raimi has once again raised the bar for superhero films and summer blockbusters, this time to the top of a skyscraper where only spider-men dare to crawl. ...read the complete Spider-Man 2 movie review at MovieCrypt.com (Kevin A. Ranson)
Contra Costa Times (Mary F. Pols)
A rarity in that it's just as nifty as its predecessor. ...read the complete Spider-Man 2 movie review at Contra Costa Times (Mary F. Pols)
MovieJustice (Jason Battle)
After witnessing the extraordinary sequel that has been crafted by Sam Raimi, I have only one thing to say: The man is a genius. In delivering Spider-Man 2 to the big screen, Raimi has again surpassed all my hopes and expecations for this film.
Let's ...read the complete Spider-Man 2 movie review at MovieJustice (Jason Battle)
MovieJustice (Joseph Kastner)
Though the problems of Spider-Man 2 seem to significantly out weigh the good, the film's emotionally driven messages of self-sacrifice and heroism are what truly set this one apart from all the rest. Where the first film hammers the idea that even the ...read the complete Spider-Man 2 movie review at MovieJustice (Joseph Kastner)
About.com Hollywood Movies (Rebecca Murray)
This sequel stands on its own and in no way feels like recycled material. And judged on its own, I feel safe in declaring it's one of the best movies we'll see in theaters this year. ...read the complete Spider-Man 2 movie review at About.com Hollywood Movies (Rebecca Murray)
Detroit Free Press (Terry Lawson)
If the first installment of Spider-Man lived up to expectations, the new film surpasses them. ...read the complete Spider-Man 2 movie review at Detroit Free Press (Terry Lawson)
The Trades (Scott Juba)
After Marvel's beloved hero, Spider-Man, snared over 400 million dollars in his web in 2002 with the blockbuster hit, "Spider-Man", it was inevitable that Columbia Pictures would produce a sequel. ...read the complete Spider-Man 2 movie review at The Trades (Scott Juba)
Film Blather Review
To follow-up Spider-Man, one of the most elegant and precisely constructed superhero films ever made, was a tall order, and director Sam Raimi responded by giving us bigger, better, more -- though not of what you might expect. If anything, the sequel ...read the complete Spider-Man 2 movie review at Film Blather Review
Atlanta Journal-Constitution (Steve Murray)
Spider-Man, Spider-Man, does whatever a sequel can. And then some. ...read the complete Spider-Man 2 movie review at Atlanta Journal-Constitution (Steve Murray)
Philadelphia Daily News (Gary Thompson)
2 takes the Spidey idea of the humbled superhero and runs with it. ...read the complete Spider-Man 2 movie review at Philadelphia Daily News (Gary Thompson)
The Film Asylum
Spiderman opened it's doors to much crazed anticipation from fans like myself who have either grown up on or have been introduced to the comic book ethics that Marvel have worked so long to instill in it's readership. These ethics are true of almost ...read the complete Spider-Man 2 movie review at The Film Asylum
Zertinet Movies Review
A different Spider-Man (Tobey Maguire) inhabits this blockbuster sequel. No longer the starry-eyed, confident teenager assured of victory, this Spider-Man is one who worries, loses faith in his super powers, sees his lover slip away and takes a beating. ...read the complete Spider-Man 2 movie review at Zertinet Movies Review
Flipside Movie Emporium (Rob Vaux)
Oh yeah. That's the sweet spot.
Those planning a film franchise would do well to emulate Spider-Man 2. Expand rather than repeat. Develop rather than regurgitate. Enhance and deepen the ideas of the original without traveling over previously existing ...read the complete Spider-Man 2 movie review at Flipside Movie Emporium (Rob Vaux)
Bryant Frazer's Deep Focus (Bryant Frazer)
What’s at stake, besides the soul of the superhero, the continued health and well being of New York City and all that, is the lot in life of the little guy. ...read the complete Spider-Man 2 movie review at Bryant Frazer's Deep Focus (Bryant Frazer)
Lawrence Journal-World (Jon Niccum)
The mantra of the Spider-Man character has always been, "With great power comes great responsibility."
Filmmaker Sam Raimi could certainly relate to that when he tackled the first "Spider-Man" project two years ago. Commendably, he took one of the ...read the complete Spider-Man 2 movie review at Lawrence Journal-World (Jon Niccum)
The Onion A.V. Club (Nathan Rabin)
The 2002 box-office smash Spider-Man didn't just warrant a sequel; it demanded one. Sam Raimi's superhero epic was a textbook example of how to bring a beloved comic book to the big screen with its spirit intact, just as its terrific follow-up ...read the complete Spider-Man 2 movie review at The Onion A.V. Club (Nathan Rabin)
The Cinema Source (Genevieve Toole)
For the most part, sequels are inferior to their original. It takes something special to make one that not only meets, but also surpasses its predecessor. Spider-Man 2 shows us that a sequel does not always have to follow in the wake of another film. It ...read the complete Spider-Man 2 movie review at The Cinema Source (Genevieve Toole)
Harvey S. Karten
"Spider-Man 2," though a box-office blockbuster if ever there
was one, has taken on the favorite theme of the indies: coming-
of-age/identity crisis. The title character's big question is: would
I rather marry the love of my life, get better ...read the complete Spider-Man 2 movie review at Harvey S. Karten
MovieJustice (Maya Sophia)
collect comic books. Not as much as I used to. And even then I didn't collect very many superhero comics, if any. The comics I collect are usually more mature in theme, have swear words, and sometimes nudity. Not the usual stuff that is tolerated by the ...read the complete Spider-Man 2 movie review at MovieJustice (Maya Sophia)
UGO Screenwriter's Voice
Is Mary Jane Watson is a moron? How do you go from dating to marrying someone in less than a few months? How do you do this, seemingly just to spite the poor guy you really love? How do you get ready to marry a guy, then try to compare him to someone you ...read the complete Spider-Man 2 movie review at UGO Screenwriter's Voice
Christian Spotlight on the Movies
To continue the review of the story line, this installment of what promises to be a multi-movie sequel sequence (stories range from three to six total installments), this is a much darker version of Peter Parker (Tobey Maguire). We see and feel the ...read the complete Spider-Man 2 movie review at Christian Spotlight on the Movies
The Cranky Critic (Chuck Schwartz)
The Best of the Year (so far) is as Spectacular as it is Amazing. [PG-13 Rated PG-13 for stylized action violence. 125 minutes]
Long time readers know that we are an avowed 'toonhead and decades long comic book collector. You don't have to go digging ...read the complete Spider-Man 2 movie review at The Cranky Critic (Chuck Schwartz)
Criminy Pete's Knee Jerk Spoilers
So, Spidey 2 has a lot to live up to, what with the first one being the cash-cow Cain Marko that it was. Luckily for us, it raises the bar and manages to nudge itself over the top of the original. One of the few sequels to EVER manage that feat. ...read the complete Spider-Man 2 movie review at Criminy Pete's Knee Jerk Spoilers
Parent Previews
Far too often the on-screen fate of the world is left in the hands of glorified criminals. Highly trained personnel stand around wringing their hands with worry while these delinquents are pulled out of seedy holes and given access to unlimited funds and ...read the complete Spider-Man 2 movie review at Parent Previews
Seattle Post-Intelligencer
What is the best superhero movie ever? Is it the first Superman? The first Batman? The second X-Men? Or is it the second Spider-Man movie (Score: * * * * ½)? Spideys new adventures are breathtaking, funny, and more emotional than your average ...read the complete Spider-Man 2 movie review at Seattle Post-Intelligencer
Portland Oregonian (M. E. Russell)
Spider-Man 2 succeeds in pretty much the same way "Superman II" did -- only more so. ...read the complete Spider-Man 2 movie review at Portland Oregonian (M. E. Russell)
Slate (David Edelstein)
It's the tone of the picture that's most striking. This is nothing less than a superhero's lament--Spidey Agonistes, a comic-book spectacle in which the primary struggles are behind the mask. ...read the complete Spider-Man 2 movie review at Slate (David Edelstein)
The Hollywood Reporter (Kirk Honeycutt)
It's refreshing to witness a superhero with doubts. Maguire and Dunst again display the depth of talent they bring to these roles by injecting such everydayness into larger-than-life characters. ...read the complete Spider-Man 2 movie review at The Hollywood Reporter (Kirk Honeycutt)
The New York Times (A.O. Scott)
Better than its predecessor, and also superior to most other comic-book-based movies. It has a more credible (and more frightening) villain, a more capacious and original story and a self-confidence based not only on the huge success of the first ...read the complete Spider-Man 2 movie review at The New York Times (A.O. Scott)
Washington Post (Desson Thomson)
This movie, directed with precision and an appreciation for (relatively) rich character texture by Sam Raimi, remembers all the fine elements of the original film (and the comic book story). It reprises them perfectly, including wonderfully ...read the complete Spider-Man 2 movie review at Washington Post (Desson Thomson)
Washington Post (Stephen Hunter)
The cutting is so sinuous and breathtaking, the music (by Danny Elfman after too much coffee) so onrushing and the camera so penetrative of the depths and heights of midtown Manhattan at cloud level, that the illusion, despite its artificiality, works. ...read the complete Spider-Man 2 movie review at Washington Post (Stephen Hunter)
Rochester Democrat and Chronicle (Jack Garner)
A rare sequel that surpasses the original in every way -- in story, in setting, in special effects, in high-energy action and in its surprising depth of emotion. ...read the complete Spider-Man 2 movie review at Rochester Democrat and Chronicle (Jack Garner)
Movie Marshal (Paul Boschen)
The Scott and Jim Movie Reviews
The Globe and Mail (Toronto) (Rick Groen)
Raimi doesn't make the mistake of over-thinking the flimsy psychology of the genre. All this conflicted-hero stuff isn't meant to be profound; instead, it's there for the same reason as everything else -- to give the action (the interior action in this ...read the complete Spider-Man 2 movie review at The Globe and Mail (Toronto) (Rick Groen)
New York Daily News (Jami Bernard)
A perfect blend of summer action, a big movie with a deeply personal story. ...read the complete Spider-Man 2 movie review at New York Daily News (Jami Bernard)
Rolling Stone (Peter Travers)
A sequel of twisted thrills and sly surprises. ...read the complete Spider-Man 2 movie review at Rolling Stone (Peter Travers)
Chicago Tribune (Mark Caro)
Until it develops a bad case of verbosity toward the end, it improves upon its predecessor in almost every way, delivering flashier thrills while digging deeper into its characters and adding an overlay of wit. ...read the complete Spider-Man 2 movie review at Chicago Tribune (Mark Caro)
Xiibaro Productions (David Perry)
“I hope you have not been leading a double life, pretending to be wicked and being really good all the time,†Mary Jane (Dunst) says as she glances into the dark abyss for her longtime friend Peter Parker (Maguire). She’s playing Cecily in an ...read the complete Spider-Man 2 movie review at Xiibaro Productions (David Perry)
SPLICEDwire (Rob Blackwelder)
Maguire so completely embodies the character's unique yin and yang -- the joyous, daredevil confidence of Spidey and the sweet, self-doubting young chump that is Peter Parker -- that the exhilarating action in "Spider-Man 2" is less interesting than his ...read the complete Spider-Man 2 movie review at SPLICEDwire (Rob Blackwelder)
Movie Habit (Matt Anderson)
Peter Parker’s stuck in a moment he can’t get out of. As a pizza delivery boy, he’s not fast enough and he can’t make the 29-minute delivery guarantee in Manhattan traffic, even with Spider-Man’s help.
His editor’s not happy with him ...read the complete Spider-Man 2 movie review at Movie Habit (Matt Anderson)
Detroit News (Tom Long)
Well worth seeing for comic and action fans, but let's hope for a lower hand-wringing quotient next time around. ...read the complete Spider-Man 2 movie review at Detroit News (Tom Long)
Reel.com
At first glance, it may seem odd that the screenwriter for Sam Raimi's greatly anticipated Spider-Man 2 is the same man who penned the classic dysfunctional family drama, Ordinary People—a film most people would obviously not speak of in the same ...read the complete Spider-Man 2 movie review at Reel.com
Boston Herald (David Brudnoy)
DVD Net (Steve Koukoulas)
Spider-Man 2 continues where the first blockbuster left off. Peter Parker is a non-stop student/worker/nephew by day and vigilante (according to the Daily Bugle) crime-fighter by night. The lifestyle he is now living is not helping his reputation on both ...read the complete Spider-Man 2 movie review at DVD Net (Steve Koukoulas)
Reel Film Reviews (David Nusair)
With Spider-Man 2, director Sam Raimi has done the seemingly impossible: he's managed to top the original (which remains one of the best adaptations of a comic book). Not content to exist as merely a retread of the first film, Spider-Man 2 does what ever ...read the complete Spider-Man 2 movie review at Reel Film Reviews (David Nusair)
Entertainment Ave!
I liked "Spider-Man 2" so much better than the original for many reasons, but a big reason was simply this – Doc Ock had a better costume. Alright, I take that back a little – Doc Ock didn’t have that dorky mask that the Green Goblin had, and the ...read the complete Spider-Man 2 movie review at Entertainment Ave!
Apollo Guide (Jamie Gillies)
Oh, what we will do for a woman sometimes, eh guys? Our hero, in the sequel to Spider-Man, is torn between fulfilling his duties of great responsibility and the girl he loves, and thus Spider-Man 2 has a human dimension of not quite unrequited love. ...read the complete Spider-Man 2 movie review at Apollo Guide (Jamie Gillies)
Filmtracks (Christian Clemmensen)
Spider-Man 2: (Danny Elfman) With the first installment of the Spider-Man franchise performing very well on the big screen in 2002, the cast and crew of the hit film began signing contracts for not just one sequel, but two. The comic-book hero is ...read the complete Spider-Man 2 movie review at Filmtracks (Christian Clemmensen)
Film Threat, Hollywood's Indie Voice
With the release of “Spider-Man 2,†I think we can safely say we’ve entered a Golden Age of superhero movies. While the late 70s and 80s managed to squeeze out just two very good movies—the first entries in the Batman and Superman series—and ...read the complete Spider-Man 2 movie review at Film Threat, Hollywood's Indie Voice
A Guide to Current DVD (Aaron Beierle)
Spider-Man 2" is the rare sequel that not only surpasses the original, but does so by leaps and bounds. The first film was enjoyable Summer entertainment that was fun, but never really took flight in the way that it could have. The second film not only ...read the complete Spider-Man 2 movie review at A Guide to Current DVD (Aaron Beierle)
NYC Film Critic (Ethan Alter)
For better or for worse, hyperbole has become an integral part of the critical landscape. Once the domain of junket whores and television personalities masquerading as reviewers, it?s now common to see respected critics like Roger Ebert or Elvis Mitchell ...read the complete Spider-Man 2 movie review at NYC Film Critic (Ethan Alter)
Reverse Shot
Spiderman 2 is the most moral movie I’ve seen this year. Unlike the alienating glamour of Batman’s playboy aestheticism, unlike the distancing optimism of Superman’s escapism, director Sam Raimi’s sequel—a movie about fists and webbing, an ...read the complete Spider-Man 2 movie review at Reverse Shot
MovieFreak.com (Keith Helinski)
I could be the only person who thought the first film was more enjoyable then the sequel. The first one was brilliant in its own way. Although there were quite a few comparisons to Superman: The Movie, there was enough to be original and just a cool ...read the complete Spider-Man 2 movie review at MovieFreak.com (Keith Helinski)
Goatdog's Movies (Michael W. Phillips, Jr.)
This is one of the best improvements of a sequel over the first installment of a film franchise in film history. I can't think of another example that so completely blows a so-so original out of the water. The film is better in almost every respect: ...read the complete Spider-Man 2 movie review at Goatdog's Movies (Michael W. Phillips, Jr.)
Exploitation Retrospect
Note to All Filmmakers: The bar has been raised.
When moviemakers try their hand at a superhero flick ,the end result usually gets compared to the first two SUEPRMAN films starring Christopher Reeve. Few films have survived that tale of the tape and ...read the complete Spider-Man 2 movie review at Exploitation Retrospect
MovieWeb (Derek May)
FilmFocus.Co.UK (Dan Chant)
Spider-Man is back and this time he's preparing to face his most deadly opponent yet. Brilliant scientist Dr. Otto Octavius has been severely disfigured after an accident. Shunned by society, he turns to crime to fund his continued experiments, and it's ...read the complete Spider-Man 2 movie review at FilmFocus.Co.UK (Dan Chant)
Reel.com
On Disc Two, the twelve-part "Making the Amazing" documentary gives a thorough overview of the film's production from development to premiere. Although each of these 12 segments is interesting, "Visual Design" is a must-see, if only for the production ...read the complete Spider-Man 2 movie review at Reel.com
Film Threat, Hollywood's Indie Voice
“Spider-Man 2,†the 900-lb gorilla of this summer’s major studio releases, opens today. The question on everyone’s mind is whether director Sam Raimi can capture the same lightning in a bottle that led the first Spider-Man to #5 on the all-time ...read the complete Spider-Man 2 movie review at Film Threat, Hollywood's Indie Voice
Cinema Source (Dan Deevy)
Empire Magazine [UK]
Big Picture Big Sound (Joe Lozito)
The first half of “Spider-man 2â€, sequel to the enormously successful 2002 film, is pretty much a perfect comic book movie. Director Sam Raimi, returning to the helm, with a script by Alvin Sargent, keeps the humor coming almost as fast as the action. ...read the complete Spider-Man 2 movie review at Big Picture Big Sound (Joe Lozito)
Peter Sobczynski
"Spider-Man 2" is that summer rarity-a big-budget blockbuster that actually lives up to the considerable advanced hype. Like "Star Trek: The Wrath of Khan", "Batman Returns" and "Superman 2"-hell, you could even throw "The Godfather Part II" into the ...read the complete Spider-Man 2 movie review at Peter Sobczynski
7M Pictures (Kevin Carr)
I’ve always had a love-hate relationship with the DC blockbuster movies of the 1970s through the 1990s. While I love the characters of Batman and Superman, I felt they were tarnished by their silver screen adaptations. The first “Superman†was ...read the complete Spider-Man 2 movie review at 7M Pictures (Kevin Carr)
Moviepie.com
Believe what you've heard.
Much in the same way that X2: X-Men United blew the pants off of the first X-Men movie, Spider-Man 2 is a much better film than its web-slinging predecessor.
And the reason is simple: this one has a kick-ass story. ...read the complete Spider-Man 2 movie review at Moviepie.com
Scribble King
What is the best superhero movie ever? Is it the first Superman? The first Batman? The second X-Men? Or is it the second Spider-Man movie (Score: * * * * ½)? Spideys new adventures are breathtaking, funny, and more emotional than your average ...read the complete Spider-Man 2 movie review at Scribble King
The Cinema Source (Dan Deevy)
I’m not sure if it’s an overflow at the box office of high stakes action adventure movies, or something else that I can’t quite put my finger on, but the power that this move packs didn’t hit me nearly as hard as I had been anticipating. It’s ...read the complete Spider-Man 2 movie review at The Cinema Source (Dan Deevy)
Matt Noller
In the first Spider-Man, Peter Parker's uncle spoke the words made famous in
the comics: "With great power comes great responsibility." In the first
film, Parker learned this, often the hard way, leading up to the touching
finalé, in which he ...read the complete Spider-Man 2 movie review at Matt Noller
Chicago Tribune (Mark Caro)
"Spider-Man 2" gives comic -book movies, sequels and summer popcorn flicks a good name. Until it develops a bad case of verbosity toward the end, it improves upon its predecessor in almost every way, delivering flashier thrills while digging deeper into ...read the complete Spider-Man 2 movie review at Chicago Tribune (Mark Caro)
New York Post (Lou Lumenick)
Sequels don't get much better - or smarter - than the action-, drama-, romance- and comedy-packed Spider-Man 2, which miraculously improves on the webslinger's hugely popular first screen adventure in every imaginable department. ...read the complete Spider-Man 2 movie review at New York Post (Lou Lumenick)
The Wild Things of God
Simply put, Spider-Man 2 is the superhero movie par excellence. Its effects are amazing, the action is thrilling, but beyond that, it actually transcends its comic-book origins, and succeeds as a moving human drama. I had the strong sense that 2002’s ...read the complete Spider-Man 2 movie review at The Wild Things of God
Bob Bloom
Perhaps, the young man is spending too much time playing superhero. That is
the dilemma facing Parker as he returns to the big screen in Spider-Man 2.
Screenwriter Alvin Sargent, who won Oscars for his adaptations of Julia and
Ordinary People, ...read the complete Spider-Man 2 movie review at Bob Bloom
Decent Films - faith on film (Steven D. Greydanus)
At last! At last! This is what a comic-book movie should be!
No: This is what a Spider-Man movie should be — freewheeling, rip-roaring, hilarious, heartfelt, over the top. Spider-Man 2 just might be the single greatest super-hero movie ever; it is ...read the complete Spider-Man 2 movie review at Decent Films - faith on film (Steven D. Greydanus)
Andy Keast
In 2004, Sam Raimi's "Spider-Man 2" and Guillermo del Toro's "Hellboy" together
mark a perfection of comic-book style in the movies. In my review for
"Hellboy," I wrote that "…it's story arc is perfect for a comic book
universe, and ridiculous ...read the complete Spider-Man 2 movie review at Andy Keast
Apollo Movie Guide (Jamie Gillies)
Peter Parker (Tobey Maguire) and his alter-ego are back, again fighting evil and struggling with growing pains. This time, his arch enemy is Dr. Otto Octavius (Alfred Molina). Mary Jane Watson (Kirsten Dunst) continues – painfully – to be his love ...read the complete Spider-Man 2 movie review at Apollo Movie Guide (Jamie Gillies)
Rolling Stone
Didn't think I'd ever see the day when Spider-Man would suffer a Tony Soprano panic attack. But there's Peter Parker (Tobey Maguire, born for the role), all sweaty and insecure, chucking his Spidey costume when his powers fail him -- he can't shoot a web ...read the complete Spider-Man 2 movie review at Rolling Stone
Movieman's Guide to the Movies (Kushmeer Farakhan)
Allow me to get cheesy for a minute. Achem[clearing throat]. Spider-man, Spider-man, be in a superior sequal? No, he can't unfortunately.
As many readers who are familiar with either myself or my movie reviews knows, I'm a huge fan of comic books and ...read the complete Spider-Man 2 movie review at Movieman's Guide to the Movies (Kushmeer Farakhan)
UpcomingDiscs.com (Gino Sassani)
Spider-Man 2 is a superior film to the first. While it is rare for sequels to live up to expectations, there are rare moments in film history when the sequel may even surpass the first film’s quality. The Godfather Part II and Bride of Frankenstein are ...read the complete Spider-Man 2 movie review at UpcomingDiscs.com (Gino Sassani)
bibloi.com (Boyd van Hoeij)
Tobey Maguire is back as the amazing Spider-man, who in ordinary life is
somewhat of a loser and a nerd called Peter Parker. He studies science at
university, has a job as a pizza-delivery boy, is always out of money and is not-
so secretly in love ...read the complete Spider-Man 2 movie review at bibloi.com (Boyd van Hoeij)
ViewLondon (Matthew Turner)
is set to do the same thing – the (frankly terrific) trailers are keen to point out that it’s less a sequel than a continuation of the first film’s story. ...read the complete Spider-Man 2 movie review at ViewLondon (Matthew Turner)
Bullz-Eye.com
The web-slinger’s second big-screen adventure delves into the mind of the man behind the mask, Peter Parker (Tobey Maguire), a train wreck of a young man whose constant balancing act between saving the day and maintaining a normal life has dampened his ...read the complete Spider-Man 2 movie review at Bullz-Eye.com
The Movie Insider (John Sylva)
Following the mega success of “Spider-Man†it was a no brainier that a sequel would be in production sooner rather than later, with all the behind-the-scenes crew back for another spin director Sam Raimi was set and ready to go when an unexpected ...read the complete Spider-Man 2 movie review at The Movie Insider (John Sylva)
Movie Gazette (Anton Bitel)
Even if film franchises adapted from comic books have the advantage that their source material comes readymade in serial form, it is always difficult to carry off a successful sequel - which must be both similar enough to the previous film to remind ...read the complete Spider-Man 2 movie review at Movie Gazette (Anton Bitel)
RevolutionSF (Rick Klaw)
As a child, I learned how to read so I could understand what Spider-Man was saying. I watched the 1960s Marvel cartoons, The Electric Company, the dreadful 1970s TV series Spider-Man and His Amazing Friends, the 1990s animated show, and even an episode ...read the complete Spider-Man 2 movie review at RevolutionSF (Rick Klaw)
The World's Greatest Critic! (J.C. Maçek III)
Every once in a while, many of us face moments of self-doubt. During those moments when faced with the external or internal demon which says "there should be more" we usually throw ourselves into work (and write a few hundred reviews), talk it up with a ...read the complete Spider-Man 2 movie review at The World's Greatest Critic! (J.C. Maçek III)
MovieEye.com (Frank Ochieng)
Well folks, summertime is certainly in the air as the giddy cinema scene kick starts its bag of blockbuster treats. And nothing resonates better than a rollicking and robust comic book action-adventure fantasy that attempts to add some further spice to ...read the complete Spider-Man 2 movie review at MovieEye.com (Frank Ochieng)
Jam! Movies
Spider-Man fans can all relax, rejoice and relive the experience today: Spider-Man 2 is Spider-iffic!
In a follow-up flick that defies the usual rule about diminishing returns in sequels, New York's web-slinging superhero is back with a vengeance. ...read the complete Spider-Man 2 movie review at Jam! Movies
IndependentCritics.com (Jacob Hall)
Spider-Man 2" not only succeeds in being one of the best comic book movies ever made, but it also succeeds in being one of the slickest and most entertaining films I have ever seen. From the direction of Sam Raimi, to the acting of Tobey Maguire, the ...read the complete Spider-Man 2 movie review at IndependentCritics.com (Jacob Hall)
Q Network Film Desk (James Kendrick)
Motion Picture Purgatory (Rick Trembles)
A scientist that Spidey's alter ego Peter Parker has to write a school paper on tries to create an alrenative energy source by building a mini-sun but it goes haywire. ...read the complete Spider-Man 2 movie review at Motion Picture Purgatory (Rick Trembles)
Hollywood Report Card (Ross Anthony)
This is one of the best films of the year. It's a love story with action. Perhaps the most introspective multi-million-dollar action-comedy ever. Spider-Man is a superhero with issues. And the integration of the touchy-feely, the smashy-crashy, the ...read the complete Spider-Man 2 movie review at Hollywood Report Card (Ross Anthony)
St. Paul Pioneer Press (Chris Hewitt)
"Spider-Man 2" is spectacular, mostly because it's more "Man" than "Spider." Director Sam Raimi and screenwriter Alvin Sargent beautifully balance adventure and romance with surprisingly moving insight into who Peter Parker/Spider-Man (Tobey Maguire) is. ...read the complete Spider-Man 2 movie review at St. Paul Pioneer Press (Chris Hewitt)
DVDork.com (Chris McGeachy)
The mythos of the first Spider-Man film translates over into the second, through the journey of Peter Parker and the task set forth to Sam Raimi. How do you follow up one of the most successful films of all time while adhering to the character and ...read the complete Spider-Man 2 movie review at DVDork.com (Chris McGeachy)
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