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Spider-Man 2 (2004) scores a combined 4.00 out of 4 stars for Movies for GuysMovies 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
Spider-Man 2 (2004) scores a combined 4.00 out of 4 stars for Houston ChronicleHouston 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
Spider-Man 2 (2004) scores a combined 4.00 out of 4 stars for Palo Alto Weekly (Tyler Hanley)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)
Spider-Man 2 (2004) scores a combined 4.00 out of 4 stars for The Movie Mom (Nell Minow)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)
Spider-Man 2 (2004) scores a combined 4.00 out of 4 stars for Denver Rocky Mountain News (Robert Denerstein)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)
Spider-Man 2 (2004) scores a combined 4.00 out of 4 stars for RopeofSilicon (Brad Brevet)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)
Spider-Man 2 (2004) scores a combined 4.00 out of 4 stars for Ain't It Cool Movie Reviews (Harry Knowles)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)
Spider-Man 2 (2004) scores a combined 4.00 out of 4 stars for eFilmCritic.com (Erik Childress)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)
Spider-Man 2 (2004) scores a combined 4.00 out of 4 stars for Window to the Movies (Jeffrey Chen)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)
Spider-Man 2 (2004) scores a combined 4.00 out of 4 stars for The Reel McCoy (Patrick McCoy)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)
Spider-Man 2 (2004) scores a combined 4.00 out of 4 stars for The Land of Eric (Eric D. Snider)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)
Spider-Man 2 (2004) scores a combined 4.00 out of 4 stars for Blogcritics - DVD review (Matt Paprocki)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)
Spider-Man 2 (2004) scores a combined 4.00 out of 4 stars for Media-Assault.com (Sean Caszatt)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)
Spider-Man 2 (2004) scores a combined 4.00 out of 4 stars for The King's Room (Paul Perkins)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)
Spider-Man 2 (2004) scores a combined 4.00 out of 4 stars for San Francisco Chronicle (Mick LaSalle)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)
Spider-Man 2 (2004) scores a combined 4.00 out of 4 stars for About.com Hollywood Movies (Rebecca Murray)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)
Spider-Man 2 (2004) scores a combined 4.00 out of 4 stars for MovieWeb (Christopher Monfette)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)
Spider-Man 2 (2004) scores a combined 4.00 out of 4 stars for Scott's Movie Reviews (Scott Mantz)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)
Spider-Man 2 (2004) scores a combined 4.00 out of 4 stars for Beaumont Journal (Danny Minton)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)
Spider-Man 2 (2004) scores a combined 4.00 out of 4 stars for Lawrence.com (Eric Melin)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)
Spider-Man 2 (2004) scores a combined 4.00 out of 4 stars for Black Flix (Laurence Washington)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)
Spider-Man 2 (2004) scores a combined 4.00 out of 4 stars for Aisle Seat (Mike McGranaghan)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)
Spider-Man 2 (2004) scores a combined 4.00 out of 4 stars for Arkansas Democrat-Gazette (Philip Martin)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)
Spider-Man 2 (2004) scores a combined 4.00 out of 4 stars for Seattle Times (Moira MacDonald)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)
Spider-Man 2 (2004) scores a combined 4.00 out of 4 stars for Entertainmentopia (Erich Becker)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)
Spider-Man 2 (2004) scores a combined 4.00 out of 4 stars for Window to the Movies (Jeffrey Chen)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)
Spider-Man 2 (2004) scores a combined 4.00 out of 4 stars for Christianity Today (Russ Breimeier)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)
Spider-Man 2 (2004) scores a combined 4.00 out of 4 stars for Orlando Sentinel (Jay Boyar)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)
Spider-Man 2 (2004) scores a combined 4.00 out of 4 stars for Denver Post (Michael Booth)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)
Spider-Man 2 (2004) scores a combined 4.00 out of 4 stars for Movie Matt's ReviewsMovie 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
Spider-Man 2 (2004) scores a combined 4.00 out of 4 stars for The Oregon Herald (Mark Sells)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)
Spider-Man 2 (2004) scores a combined 4.00 out of 4 stars for DVD Movie CentralDVD 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
Spider-Man 2 (2004) scores a combined 4.00 out of 4 stars for DumbDistraction.com (Clif)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)
Spider-Man 2 (2004) scores a combined 4.00 out of 4 stars for CultureDose.net (Lee Chase IV)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)
Spider-Man 2 (2004) scores a combined 4.00 out of 4 stars for Combustible Celluloid (Jeffrey M. Anderson)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)
Spider-Man 2 (2004) scores a combined 4.00 out of 4 stars for One Guy's Opinion (Frank Swietek)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)
Spider-Man 2 (2004) scores a combined 4.00 out of 4 stars for Tom Petrov's movie reviews.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.
Spider-Man 2 (2004) scores a combined 4.00 out of 4 stars for Ain't It Cool News (Moriarty)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)
Spider-Man 2 (2004) scores a combined 4.00 out of 4 stars for Three Movie Buffs (Scott Nash)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)
Spider-Man 2 (2004) scores a combined 4.00 out of 4 stars for Future Movies (Michelle Thomas)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)
Spider-Man 2 (2004) scores a combined 4.00 out of 4 stars for Film Quips Online (John R. McEwen)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)
Spider-Man 2 (2004) scores a combined 4.00 out of 4 stars for Jay's Movie BlogJay'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
Spider-Man 2 (2004) scores a combined 4.00 out of 4 stars for FilmGuru.NetFilmGuru.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
Spider-Man 2 (2004) scores a combined 4.00 out of 4 stars for MovieJustice (Daniel Perlman)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)
Spider-Man 2 (2004) scores a combined 4.00 out of 4 stars for MovieJustice (Joseph Kastner)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)
Spider-Man 2 (2004) scores a combined 4.00 out of 4 stars for MovieJustice (Jason Battle)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)
Spider-Man 2 (2004) scores a combined 4.00 out of 4 stars for St. Louis Post-DispatchSt. 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
Spider-Man 2 (2004) scores a combined 4.00 out of 4 stars for Sacramento Bee (Joe Baltake)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)
Spider-Man 2 (2004) scores a combined 4.00 out of 4 stars for cymovies.tk (Cyrus Baetz)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)
Spider-Man 2 (2004) scores a combined 4.00 out of 4 stars for Newsday (John Anderson)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)
Spider-Man 2 (2004) scores a combined 4.00 out of 4 stars for Premiere (Aaron Hillis)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)
Spider-Man 2 (2004) scores a combined 4.00 out of 4 stars for eFilmCritic ReviewseFilmCritic 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
Spider-Man 2 (2004) scores a combined 4.00 out of 4 stars for Detroit Free Press (Terry Lawson)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)
Spider-Man 2 (2004) scores a combined 4.00 out of 4 stars for Movie Criticism for the RetardedMovie 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
Spider-Man 2 (2004) scores a combined 4.00 out of 4 stars for MovieEye.com (Gareth Von Kallenbach)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)
Spider-Man 2 (2004) scores a combined 4.00 out of 4 stars for MovieJustice (Joshua Sandefur)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)
Spider-Man 2 (2004) scores a combined 4.00 out of 4 stars for RopeofSilicon (Brad Brevet)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)
Spider-Man 2 (2004) scores a combined 4.00 out of 4 stars for San Francisco Chronicle (Mick LaSalle)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)
Spider-Man 2 (2004) scores a combined 4.00 out of 4 stars for Dallas Morning News (Philip Wuntch)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)
Spider-Man 2 (2004) scores a combined 4.00 out of 4 stars for Los Angeles Daily News (Glenn Whipp)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)
Spider-Man 2 (2004) scores a combined 4.00 out of 4 stars for Baltimore Sun (Michael Sragow)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)
Spider-Man 2 (2004) scores a combined 4.00 out of 4 stars for Entertainment Weekly (Lisa Schwarzbaum)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)
Spider-Man 2 (2004) scores a combined 4.00 out of 4 stars for WaffleMovies.com (Willie Waffle)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)
Spider-Man 2 (2004) scores a combined 4.00 out of 4 stars for Supercala.com (John Venable)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)
Spider-Man 2 (2004) scores a combined 4.00 out of 4 stars for ToxicUniverse.com (Lee Chase IV)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)
Spider-Man 2 (2004) scores a combined 4.00 out of 4 stars for Karina MontgomeryKarina 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
Spider-Man 2 (2004) scores a combined 4.00 out of 4 stars for sbs.is (Stefan Birgir Stefansson)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)
Spider-Man 2 (2004) scores a combined 4.00 out of 4 stars for Metro Weekly (Washington, DC) (Randy Shulman)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)
Spider-Man 2 (2004) scores a combined 4.00 out of 4 stars for Movie-Vault.com ("Greg C.")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.")
Spider-Man 2 (2004) scores a combined 4.00 out of 4 stars for Projectionist (Sean Caszatt)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)
Spider-Man 2 (2004) scores a combined 4.00 out of 4 stars for Dave BloomDave 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
Spider-Man 2 (2004) scores a combined 4.00 out of 4 stars for Chicago Sun-Times (Roger Ebert)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)
Spider-Man 2 (2004) scores a combined 4.00 out of 4 stars for Chicago Sun-Times (Roger Ebert)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)
Spider-Man 2 (2004) scores a combined 4.00 out of 4 stars for Comingsoon.netComingsoon.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
Spider-Man 2 (2004) scores a combined 4.00 out of 4 stars for USA Today (Mike Clark)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)
Spider-Man 2 (2004) scores a combined 4.00 out of 4 stars for Newsweek (Sean Smith)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)
Spider-Man 2 (2004) scores a combined 4.00 out of 4 stars for Variety (Todd McCarthy)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)
Spider-Man 2 (2004) scores a combined 4.00 out of 4 stars for Providence Journal (Michael Janusonis)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)
Spider-Man 2 (2004) scores a combined 4.00 out of 4 stars for Screen Rant (Vic Holtreman)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)
Spider-Man 2 (2004) scores a combined 4.00 out of 4 stars for The Onion (A.V. Club) (Nathan Rabin)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)
Spider-Man 2 (2004) scores a combined 4.00 out of 4 stars for Flipside Movie Emporium (Rob Vaux)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)
Spider-Man 2 (2004) scores a combined 4.00 out of 4 stars for Film Freak CentralFilm 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
Spider-Man 2 (2004) scores a combined 4.00 out of 4 stars for Looking Closer (Jeffrey Overstreet)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)
Spider-Man 2 (2004) scores a combined 4.00 out of 4 stars for Steve RhodesSteve 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
Spider-Man 2 (2004) scores a combined 4.00 out of 4 stars for Miami Herald (Rene Rodriguez)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)
Spider-Man 2 (2004) scores a combined 4.00 out of 4 stars for TeenHollywood.com (Lynn Barker)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)
Spider-Man 2 (2004) scores a combined 4.00 out of 4 stars for Filmjerk.com (Brian Orndorf)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)
Spider-Man 2 (2004) scores a combined 4.00 out of 4 stars for MovieCrypt.com (Kevin A. Ranson)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)
Spider-Man 2 (2004) scores a combined 4.00 out of 4 stars for San Antonio Express-News (Larry Ratliff)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)
Spider-Man 2 (2004) scores a combined 4.00 out of 4 stars for AboutFilm.com (Frances Nicole Rogers)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)
Spider-Man 2 (2004) scores a combined 4.00 out of 4 stars for Susan GrangerSusan 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
Spider-Man 2 (2004) scores a combined 4.00 out of 4 stars for Palo Alto Online (Tyler Hanley)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)
Spider-Man 2 (2004) scores a combined 4.00 out of 4 stars for Screen Rant (Vic Holtreman)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)
Spider-Man 2 (2004) scores a combined 4.00 out of 4 stars for Netflix (James Rocchi)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)
Spider-Man 2 (2004) scores a combined 4.00 out of 4 stars for Dallas Observer (Robert Wilonsky)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)
Spider-Man 2 (2004) scores a combined 4.00 out of 4 stars for Contra Costa Times (Mary F. Pols)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)
Spider-Man 2 (2004) scores a combined 4.00 out of 4 stars for ShowBIZ DataShowBIZ 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
Spider-Man 2 (2004) scores a combined 3.75 out of 4 stars for Christian Spotlight on the MoviesChristian 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
Spider-Man 2 (2004) scores a combined 3.75 out of 4 stars for UGO Screenwriter's VoiceUGO 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
Spider-Man 2 (2004) scores a combined 3.75 out of 4 stars for The Trades (Scott Juba)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)
Spider-Man 2 (2004) scores a combined 3.75 out of 4 stars for Zertinet Movies ReviewZertinet 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
Spider-Man 2 (2004) scores a combined 3.75 out of 4 stars for Criminy Pete's Knee Jerk SpoilersCriminy 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
Spider-Man 2 (2004) scores a combined 3.75 out of 4 stars for Lawrence Journal-World (Jon Niccum)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)
Spider-Man 2 (2004) scores a combined 3.75 out of 4 stars for Flipside Movie Emporium (Rob Vaux)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)
Spider-Man 2 (2004) scores a combined 3.75 out of 4 stars for Film Blather ReviewFilm 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
Spider-Man 2 (2004) scores a combined 3.75 out of 4 stars for The Cinema Source (Genevieve Toole)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)
Spider-Man 2 (2004) scores a combined 3.75 out of 4 stars for Atlanta Journal-Constitution (Steve Murray)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)
Spider-Man 2 (2004) scores a combined 3.75 out of 4 stars for Parent PreviewsParent 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
Spider-Man 2 (2004) scores a combined 3.75 out of 4 stars for The Film AsylumThe 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
Spider-Man 2 (2004) scores a combined 3.75 out of 4 stars for MovieJustice (Maya Sophia)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)
Spider-Man 2 (2004) scores a combined 3.75 out of 4 stars for Harvey S. KartenHarvey 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
Spider-Man 2 (2004) scores a combined 3.75 out of 4 stars for Bryant Frazer's Deep Focus (Bryant Frazer)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)
Spider-Man 2 (2004) scores a combined 3.75 out of 4 stars for Philadelphia Daily News (Gary Thompson)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)
Spider-Man 2 (2004) scores a combined 3.75 out of 4 stars for The Onion A.V. Club (Nathan Rabin)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)
Spider-Man 2 (2004) scores a combined 3.75 out of 4 stars for The Cranky Critic (Chuck Schwartz)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)
Spider-Man 2 (2004) scores a combined 3.72 out of 4 stars for Film Fever Film Fever
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Spider-Man 2 (2004) scores a combined 3.64 out of 4 stars for Portland Oregonian (M. E. Russell)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)
Spider-Man 2 (2004) scores a combined 3.64 out of 4 stars for Seattle Post-IntelligencerSeattle 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
Spider-Man 2 (2004) scores a combined 3.60 out of 4 stars for The Hollywood Reporter (Kirk Honeycutt)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)
Spider-Man 2 (2004) scores a combined 3.60 out of 4 stars for Movie Marshal (Paul Boschen)Movie Marshal (Paul Boschen)
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Spider-Man 2 (2004) scores a combined 3.60 out of 4 stars for Slate (David Edelstein)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)
Spider-Man 2 (2004) scores a combined 3.60 out of 4 stars for Washington Post (Stephen Hunter)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)
Spider-Man 2 (2004) scores a combined 3.60 out of 4 stars for Rochester Democrat and Chronicle (Jack Garner)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)
Spider-Man 2 (2004) scores a combined 3.60 out of 4 stars for Washington Post (Desson Thomson)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)
Spider-Man 2 (2004) scores a combined 3.60 out of 4 stars for The New York Times (A.O. Scott)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)
Spider-Man 2 (2004) scores a combined 3.53 out of 4 stars for The Scott and Jim Movie ReviewsThe Scott and Jim Movie Reviews
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Spider-Man 2 (2004) scores a combined 3.52 out of 4 stars for New York Daily News (Jami Bernard)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)
Spider-Man 2 (2004) scores a combined 3.52 out of 4 stars for Chicago Tribune (Mark Caro)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)
Spider-Man 2 (2004) scores a combined 3.52 out of 4 stars for The Globe and Mail (Toronto) (Rick Groen)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)
Spider-Man 2 (2004) scores a combined 3.52 out of 4 stars for Rolling Stone (Peter Travers)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)
Spider-Man 2 (2004) scores a combined 3.50 out of 4 stars for Scribble KingScribble 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
Spider-Man 2 (2004) scores a combined 3.50 out of 4 stars for Jam! MoviesJam! 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
Spider-Man 2 (2004) scores a combined 3.50 out of 4 stars for Q Network Film Desk (James Kendrick)Q Network Film Desk (James Kendrick)
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Spider-Man 2 (2004) scores a combined 3.50 out of 4 stars for Hollywood Report Card (Ross Anthony)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)
Spider-Man 2 (2004) scores a combined 3.50 out of 4 stars for Motion Picture Purgatory (Rick Trembles)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)
Spider-Man 2 (2004) scores a combined 3.50 out of 4 stars for St. Paul Pioneer Press (Chris Hewitt)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)
Spider-Man 2 (2004) scores a combined 3.50 out of 4 stars for Rolling StoneRolling 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
Spider-Man 2 (2004) scores a combined 3.50 out of 4 stars for The Wild Things of GodThe 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
Spider-Man 2 (2004) scores a combined 3.50 out of 4 stars for New York Post (Lou Lumenick)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)
Spider-Man 2 (2004) scores a combined 3.50 out of 4 stars for Decent Films - faith on film (Steven D. Greydanus)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)
Spider-Man 2 (2004) scores a combined 3.50 out of 4 stars for Apollo Movie Guide (Jamie Gillies)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)
Spider-Man 2 (2004) scores a combined 3.50 out of 4 stars for Matt NollerMatt 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
Spider-Man 2 (2004) scores a combined 3.50 out of 4 stars for Andy KeastAndy 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
Spider-Man 2 (2004) scores a combined 3.50 out of 4 stars for DVDork.com (Chris McGeachy)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)
Spider-Man 2 (2004) scores a combined 3.50 out of 4 stars for Bob BloomBob 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
Spider-Man 2 (2004) scores a combined 3.50 out of 4 stars for Movieman's Guide to the Movies (Kushmeer Farakhan)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)
Spider-Man 2 (2004) scores a combined 3.50 out of 4 stars for Moviepie.comMoviepie.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
Spider-Man 2 (2004) scores a combined 3.50 out of 4 stars for Chicago Tribune (Mark Caro)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)
Spider-Man 2 (2004) scores a combined 3.50 out of 4 stars for The Cinema Source (Dan Deevy)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)
Spider-Man 2 (2004) scores a combined 3.50 out of 4 stars for UpcomingDiscs.com (Gino Sassani)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)
Spider-Man 2 (2004) scores a combined 3.50 out of 4 stars for Peter SobczynskiPeter 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
Spider-Man 2 (2004) scores a combined 3.50 out of 4 stars for Xiibaro Productions (David Perry)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)
Spider-Man 2 (2004) scores a combined 3.50 out of 4 stars for FilmFocus.Co.UK (Dan Chant)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)
Spider-Man 2 (2004) scores a combined 3.50 out of 4 stars for Reel.comReel.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
Spider-Man 2 (2004) scores a combined 3.50 out of 4 stars for Detroit News (Tom Long)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)
Spider-Man 2 (2004) scores a combined 3.50 out of 4 stars for Empire Magazine [UK]Empire Magazine [UK]
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Spider-Man 2 (2004) scores a combined 3.50 out of 4 stars for SPLICEDwire (Rob Blackwelder)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)
Spider-Man 2 (2004) scores a combined 3.50 out of 4 stars for Movie Habit (Matt Anderson)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)
Spider-Man 2 (2004) scores a combined 3.50 out of 4 stars for RevolutionSF (Rick Klaw)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)
Spider-Man 2 (2004) scores a combined 3.50 out of 4 stars for Boston Herald (David Brudnoy)Boston Herald (David Brudnoy)
...read the complete Spider-Man 2 movie review at Boston Herald (David Brudnoy)
Spider-Man 2 (2004) scores a combined 3.50 out of 4 stars for Filmtracks (Christian Clemmensen)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)
Spider-Man 2 (2004) scores a combined 3.50 out of 4 stars for DVD Net (Steve Koukoulas)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)
Spider-Man 2 (2004) scores a combined 3.50 out of 4 stars for MovieWeb (Derek May)MovieWeb (Derek May)
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Spider-Man 2 (2004) scores a combined 3.50 out of 4 stars for Exploitation RetrospectExploitation 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
Spider-Man 2 (2004) scores a combined 3.50 out of 4 stars for Toronto StarToronto Star
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Spider-Man 2 (2004) scores a combined 3.50 out of 4 stars for Film Threat, Hollywood's Indie VoiceFilm 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
Spider-Man 2 (2004) scores a combined 3.50 out of 4 stars for Cinema Source (Dan Deevy)Cinema Source (Dan Deevy)
...read the complete Spider-Man 2 movie review at Cinema Source (Dan Deevy)
Spider-Man 2 (2004) scores a combined 3.50 out of 4 stars for Film Threat, Hollywood's Indie VoiceFilm 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
Spider-Man 2 (2004) scores a combined 3.50 out of 4 stars for A Guide to Current DVD (Aaron Beierle)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)
Spider-Man 2 (2004) scores a combined 3.50 out of 4 stars for Reverse ShotReverse 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
Spider-Man 2 (2004) scores a combined 3.50 out of 4 stars for MovieFreak.com (Keith Helinski)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)
Spider-Man 2 (2004) scores a combined 3.50 out of 4 stars for Goatdog's Movies (Michael W. Phillips, Jr.)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.)
Spider-Man 2 (2004) scores a combined 3.50 out of 4 stars for Reel.comReel.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
Spider-Man 2 (2004) scores a combined 3.50 out of 4 stars for Reel Film Reviews (David Nusair)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)
Spider-Man 2 (2004) scores a combined 3.50 out of 4 stars for The World's Greatest Critic! (J.C. Maçek III)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)
Spider-Man 2 (2004) scores a combined 3.50 out of 4 stars for NYC Film Critic (Ethan Alter)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)
Spider-Man 2 (2004) scores a combined 3.50 out of 4 stars for IndependentCritics.com (Jacob Hall)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)
Spider-Man 2 (2004) scores a combined 3.50 out of 4 stars for ViewLondon (Matthew Turner)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)
Spider-Man 2 (2004) scores a combined 3.50 out of 4 stars for Bullz-Eye.comBullz-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
Spider-Man 2 (2004) scores a combined 3.50 out of 4 stars for The Movie Insider (John Sylva)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)
Spider-Man 2 (2004) scores a combined 3.50 out of 4 stars for bibloi.com (Boyd van Hoeij)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)
Spider-Man 2 (2004) scores a combined 3.50 out of 4 stars for Movie Gazette (Anton Bitel)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)
Spider-Man 2 (2004) scores a combined 3.50 out of 4 stars for Big Picture Big Sound (Joe Lozito)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)
Spider-Man 2 (2004) scores a combined 3.50 out of 4 stars for Entertainment Ave!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!
Spider-Man 2 (2004) scores a combined 3.50 out of 4 stars for MovieEye.com (Frank Ochieng)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)
Spider-Man 2 (2004) scores a combined 3.50 out of 4 stars for 7M Pictures (Kevin Carr)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)
Spider-Man 2 (2004) scores a combined 3.50 out of 4 stars for Apollo Guide (Jamie Gillies)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)
Spider-Man 2 (2004) scores a combined 3.44 out of 4 stars for Appreciating Great TrashAppreciating Great Trash
The material may have overwhelmed him in the soggy Spider-Man, but director Sam Raimi is back and has a tight grip on Spider-Man 2, easily the best of the recent outpouring of comic-book movies. The film takes itself every bit as seriously as the ...read the complete Spider-Man 2 movie review at Appreciating Great Trash
Spider-Man 2 (2004) scores a combined 3.37 out of 4 stars for Moviecentre.net - reviewsMoviecentre.net - reviews
This is the most honest and entertaining comic book film ever made. Tim Burton's Batman (1989) has finally been topped... ...read the complete Spider-Man 2 movie review at Moviecentre.net - reviews
Spider-Man 2 (2004) scores a combined 3.34 out of 4 stars for The Horror Review (Horror Bob)The Horror Review (Horror Bob)
Probably the best, most well developed Super hero film ever made. Spider-man 2 has all the greatness that every superhero film should have and then some. ...read the complete Spider-Man 2 movie review at The Horror Review (Horror Bob)
Spider-Man 2 (2004) scores a combined 3.30 out of 4 stars for Bangin' Banana (Kristin Olson)Bangin' Banana (Kristin Olson)
This film is very emotional; much more so than the first one, and that’s one of the main things I like about this Spidey 2. There’s so much turmoil in everyone’s life, and it’s interesting to see all of the characters interacting and allowing ...read the complete Spider-Man 2 movie review at Bangin' Banana (Kristin Olson)
Spider-Man 2 (2004) scores a combined 3.28 out of 4 stars for San Francisco Chronicle (Mick LaSalle)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)
Spider-Man 2 (2004) scores a combined 3.25 out of 4 stars for That Cow (Andrew Bradford)That Cow (Andrew Bradford)
I have been avoiding this review. I saw the movie a week and a half ago, enjoyed it in fact, and simply refused to write a word. It must be these lingering concerns. I had some reservations after seeing the first one as well. There it had more to do ...read the complete Spider-Man 2 movie review at That Cow (Andrew Bradford)
Spider-Man 2 (2004) scores a combined 3.25 out of 4 stars for stylusmagazine.com (Rob Lott)stylusmagazine.com (Rob Lott)
Yes, okay, we are all aware of the constant battle to protect good from evil. How exhausting that unrelenting pressure must be: to take up arms against a seemingly endless freak show of demented villains forever bent on destroying both you and the earth, ...read the complete Spider-Man 2 movie review at stylusmagazine.com (Rob Lott)
Spider-Man 2 (2004) scores a combined 3.25 out of 4 stars for Qwipster's Movie Reviews (Vince Leo)Qwipster's Movie Reviews (Vince Leo)
Spider-Man 2 is a bit of an oddity for an action-packed superhero summer blockbuster. Perhaps no other in the genre has ever bothered devoting so much effort into character development, which is quite the gamble when you have a sure thing sequel that ...read the complete Spider-Man 2 movie review at Qwipster's Movie Reviews (Vince Leo)
Spider-Man 2 (2004) scores a combined 3.25 out of 4 stars for Choking on Popcorn (Arjan Welles)Choking on Popcorn (Arjan Welles)
The biggest success, commercial-wise, of 2002 was beyond any doubt Spider-Man and even before this movie had had its première, director Sam Raimi and most of the cast signed up for the sequel. The casting of Tobey Maguire for the title-role was ...read the complete Spider-Man 2 movie review at Choking on Popcorn (Arjan Welles)
Spider-Man 2 (2004) scores a combined 3.25 out of 4 stars for The DVD Report (Britt Gillette)The DVD Report (Britt Gillette)
The summer blockbuster of 2004, Spider-Man 2 follows in the footsteps of its prequel with more thrilling action and enthralling special effects. Directed by Sam Raimi and based on the Stan Lee comic, the film follows the exploits of teenager (Peter ...read the complete Spider-Man 2 movie review at The DVD Report (Britt Gillette)
Spider-Man 2 (2004) scores a combined 3.25 out of 4 stars for DVDActive (Matt Joseph)DVDActive (Matt Joseph)
Spider-Man 2 picks up the first film's story a couple of years later and things haven't been going Peter Parker's (Tobey Maguire) way as of late. ...read the complete Spider-Man 2 movie review at DVDActive (Matt Joseph)
Spider-Man 2 (2004) scores a combined 3.25 out of 4 stars for Dark Horizons (Garth Franklin)Dark Horizons (Garth Franklin)
In a summer where sequels are surprisingly proving to be not just the best of the season but the best of the year (ie. "Shrek 2", "Harry Potter 3"), "Spider-Man 2" manages to continue the trend by delivering one of the film highlights of the season. Yet ...read the complete Spider-Man 2 movie review at Dark Horizons (Garth Franklin)
Spider-Man 2 (2004) scores a combined 3.25 out of 4 stars for JoBlo's Movie Emporium ("JoBlo")JoBlo's Movie Emporium ("JoBlo")
fun adventure filled with all of our friends from the first installment, a little grown up, still confused about their lives and trying to deal with the consequences of one Peter Parker lacing it up as Spider-Pants, while a new baddie by the name of Doc ...read the complete Spider-Man 2 movie review at JoBlo's Movie Emporium ("JoBlo")
Spider-Man 2 (2004) scores a combined 3.25 out of 4 stars for Georgia Straight (Ken Eisner)Georgia Straight (Ken Eisner)
How much weight can a comic-strip movie bear? Well, how much stress can a superhero handle? Both questions are answered, and in surprising depth, during the lengthy course of Spider-Man 2, the rare sequel that is better than its predecessor--and more ...read the complete Spider-Man 2 movie review at Georgia Straight (Ken Eisner)
Spider-Man 2 (2004) scores a combined 3.25 out of 4 stars for hoopla.nuhoopla.nu
Wow! This is so superior to the first installment, it makes you wish more sequels could be so wonderful. From the opening credits until the close, this movie held me enthralled. It is a remarkable achievement, and an absolute blessing in this age of the ...read the complete Spider-Man 2 movie review at hoopla.nu
Spider-Man 2 (2004) scores a combined 3.25 out of 4 stars for SF, Horror and Fantasy Film ReviewSF, Horror and Fantasy Film Review
Peter Parker is working as a pizza delivery boy and a photographer for The Daily Bugle, as well studying as a full-time student. He is feeling stressed, struggling to pay the rent and make deadlines. Meanwhile Mary Jane Watson is having success as a ...read the complete Spider-Man 2 movie review at SF, Horror and Fantasy Film Review
Spider-Man 2 (2004) scores a combined 3.25 out of 4 stars for Lobo Howls (Judith Wolfe)Lobo Howls (Judith Wolfe)
What gives this film that extra something that is usually lost in a sequel is the on-screen charm of Tobey Maguire, the talented supporting cast, the special effects, the soundtrack and the script. ...read the complete Spider-Man 2 movie review at Lobo Howls (Judith Wolfe)
Spider-Man 2 (2004) scores a combined 3.25 out of 4 stars for Jigsaw Lounge (Neil Young)Jigsaw Lounge (Neil Young)
Yes, this isn't the first time that British moviegoers have seen a Spider-Man sequel - though largely forgotten about these days, back in the late seventies three films were cheaply assembled from the American TV show and released in UK cinemas to cash ...read the complete Spider-Man 2 movie review at Jigsaw Lounge (Neil Young)
Spider-Man 2 (2004) scores a combined 3.24 out of 4 stars for KidzworldKidzworld
Marvel Comics' greatest heroes and villains explode back into theaters with Spider-Man 2. This hot new movie brings Spidey back and introduces the villainous Dr. Octopus. If you're a comic book fan then watching your fave super heroes and villains come ...read the complete Spider-Man 2 movie review at Kidzworld
Spider-Man 2 (2004) scores a combined 3.20 out of 4 stars for Jam! Movies (Steve Tilley)Jam! Movies (Steve Tilley)
The return of Spidey marks what could end up being the best action film of the summer, and quite possibly the best superhero movie ever made. ...read the complete Spider-Man 2 movie review at Jam! Movies (Steve Tilley)
Spider-Man 2 (2004) scores a combined 3.20 out of 4 stars for eFilmCritic.com (Scott Weinberg)eFilmCritic.com (Scott Weinberg)
Spider-Man 2 deserves every nickel its bound to make. It's what happens when filmmakers focus on "let's make a good movie" instead of "let's make a sequel". ...read the complete Spider-Man 2 movie review at eFilmCritic.com (Scott Weinberg)
Spider-Man 2 (2004) scores a combined 3.20 out of 4 stars for Las Vegas Mercury (Anthony Del Valle)Las Vegas Mercury (Anthony Del Valle)
Raimi reminds us you can still make highly commercial films and keep your self-respect. ...read the complete Spider-Man 2 movie review at Las Vegas Mercury (Anthony Del Valle)
Spider-Man 2 (2004) scores a combined 3.20 out of 4 stars for Los Angeles Times (Kenneth Turan)Los Angeles Times (Kenneth Turan)
Doc Ock grabs this film with his quartet of sinisterly serpentine mechanical arms and refuses to let go. ...read the complete Spider-Man 2 movie review at Los Angeles Times (Kenneth Turan)
Spider-Man 2 (2004) scores a combined 3.20 out of 4 stars for TV Guide's Movie Guide (Maitland McDonagh)TV Guide's Movie Guide (Maitland McDonagh)
The rare sequel that actually improves on the original. ...read the complete Spider-Man 2 movie review at TV Guide's Movie Guide (Maitland McDonagh)
Spider-Man 2 (2004) scores a combined 3.20 out of 4 stars for Des Moines Register (Jeffrey Bruner)Des Moines Register (Jeffrey Bruner)
From great powers come itchy costumes, bad wall-climbing days and bill collectors. Who knew? ...read the complete Spider-Man 2 movie review at Des Moines Register (Jeffrey Bruner)
Spider-Man 2 (2004) scores a combined 3.20 out of 4 stars for Cinema Signals (Jules Brenner)Cinema Signals (Jules Brenner)
Abundant action scenes that exhilarate the spatial senses and kept the CGI team harnessed to their workstations. ...read the complete Spider-Man 2 movie review at Cinema Signals (Jules Brenner)
Spider-Man 2 (2004) scores a combined 3.20 out of 4 stars for Las Vegas Weekly (Josh Bell)Las Vegas Weekly (Josh Bell)
As a summer blockbuster, Spider-Man 2 is unassailable, the most you could possibly ask for from a film of its type. ...read the complete Spider-Man 2 movie review at Las Vegas Weekly (Josh Bell)
Spider-Man 2 (2004) scores a combined 3.20 out of 4 stars for Film Values/Family Values (H. Arthur Taussig)Film Values/Family Values (H. Arthur Taussig)
...read the complete Spider-Man 2 movie review at Film Values/Family Values (H. Arthur Taussig)
Spider-Man 2 (2004) scores a combined 3.20 out of 4 stars for ViewLondon (Matthew Turner)ViewLondon (Matthew Turner)
...read the complete Spider-Man 2 movie review at ViewLondon (Matthew Turner)
Spider-Man 2 (2004) scores a combined 3.20 out of 4 stars for Sun Newspapers of Cleveland (Gerry Shamray)Sun Newspapers of Cleveland (Gerry Shamray)
Spider-Man 2 swings ...read the complete Spider-Man 2 movie review at Sun Newspapers of Cleveland (Gerry Shamray)
Spider-Man 2 (2004) scores a combined 3.20 out of 4 stars for New York Times (A.O. Scott)New York Times (A.O. Scott)
Spider-Man 2 is full of bright colors, emphatic noises and elaborate special effects. That much is to be expected. But its distinguishing features, I'm happy to report, are strong characters and honest feelings. ...read the complete Spider-Man 2 movie review at New York Times (A.O. Scott)
Spider-Man 2 (2004) scores a combined 3.20 out of 4 stars for Orlando Weekly (Steve Schneider)Orlando Weekly (Steve Schneider)
Playing like one of the conflict-surfeited Marvel comics of the late 1960s, the sequel has plenty of daytime drama for Raimi to wring his fanboy hands over. ...read the complete Spider-Man 2 movie review at Orlando Weekly (Steve Schneider)
Spider-Man 2 (2004) scores a combined 3.20 out of 4 stars for eFilmCritic.com (Brian Mckay)eFilmCritic.com (Brian Mckay)
While it didn't leave me with the same sense of awe, it left me much more satisfied than not, and that's good enough ...read the complete Spider-Man 2 movie review at eFilmCritic.com (Brian Mckay)
Spider-Man 2 (2004) scores a combined 3.20 out of 4 stars for Arizona Republic (Bill Muller)Arizona Republic (Bill Muller)
As visually stunning and loyal to character development as the first film. ...read the complete Spider-Man 2 movie review at Arizona Republic (Bill Muller)
Spider-Man 2 (2004) scores a combined 3.20 out of 4 stars for Los Angeles Times (Kenneth Turan)Los Angeles Times (Kenneth Turan)
As played by Alfred Molina with both computer-generated and puppeteer assistance, Doc Ock grabs this film with his quartet of sinisterly serpentine mechanical arms and refuses to let go. ...read the complete Spider-Man 2 movie review at Los Angeles Times (Kenneth Turan)
Spider-Man 2 (2004) scores a combined 3.20 out of 4 stars for Worcester Telegram & Gazette (Daniel M. Kimmel)Worcester Telegram & Gazette (Daniel M. Kimmel)
Spider-Man 2 is a fun, engaging film that makes you care about its characters even as they go through their preposterous comic book adventures. ...read the complete Spider-Man 2 movie review at Worcester Telegram & Gazette (Daniel M. Kimmel)
Spider-Man 2 (2004) scores a combined 3.20 out of 4 stars for TV Guide (Maitland McDonagh)TV Guide (Maitland McDonagh)
The rare sequel that actually improves on the original, this robust entertainment's intelligence and emotional impact belie conventional wisdom that summer movie spectaculars are by nature brainless nonsense and only a stupid snob would complain about ...read the complete Spider-Man 2 movie review at TV Guide (Maitland McDonagh)
Spider-Man 2 (2004) scores a combined 3.20 out of 4 stars for Feo Amante (Kelly Parks)Feo Amante (Kelly Parks)
But Doc Ock himself is just an ordinary human being, not a superhuman. That means a single Spiderman punch should have been the end of him. ...read the complete Spider-Man 2 movie review at Feo Amante (Kelly Parks)
Spider-Man 2 (2004) scores a combined 3.20 out of 4 stars for Film Threat (Pete Vonder Haar)Film Threat (Pete Vonder Haar)
It’s easily the best movie of the summer so far. Sony has obviously given Raimi more freedom to run the show, and the results are very entertaining. ...read the complete Spider-Man 2 movie review at Film Threat (Pete Vonder Haar)
Spider-Man 2 (2004) scores a combined 3.20 out of 4 stars for La Presse, Montréal (--)La Presse, Montréal (--)
...read the complete Spider-Man 2 movie review at La Presse, Montréal (--)
Spider-Man 2 (2004) scores a combined 3.20 out of 4 stars for Freeze Dried Movies (Brian Juergens)Freeze Dried Movies (Brian Juergens)
Raimi has turned in a very different Spidey than might be expected. I'm not talking 'nipples on Batman' or anything; the shift is from origin story to mid-hero-crisis story. ...read the complete Spider-Man 2 movie review at Freeze Dried Movies (Brian Juergens)
Spider-Man 2 (2004) scores a combined 3.20 out of 4 stars for Jam! Movies (Bruce Kirkland)Jam! Movies (Bruce Kirkland)
The web is slung: With great gusto comes a great sequel. ...read the complete Spider-Man 2 movie review at Jam! Movies (Bruce Kirkland)
Spider-Man 2 (2004) scores a combined 3.20 out of 4 stars for LA Weekly (Ella Taylor)LA Weekly (Ella Taylor)
Whatever else might be said of the first Spider-Man, it was a thrill and a half to see a generation of kids and teenagers reared on antiheroes and grinning irony show up in their millions for a quaintly old-fashioned tale of public service, chaste love ...read the complete Spider-Man 2 movie review at LA Weekly (Ella Taylor)
Spider-Man 2 (2004) scores a combined 3.20 out of 4 stars for Jam! Movies (Louis B. Hobson)Jam! Movies (Louis B. Hobson)
Rip-roaring good escapist fun. ...read the complete Spider-Man 2 movie review at Jam! Movies (Louis B. Hobson)
Spider-Man 2 (2004) scores a combined 3.20 out of 4 stars for Empire (Dan Jolin)Empire (Dan Jolin)
This summer's most satisfying, spectacle-packed movie. Like its predecessor, it offers a strong story rather than a feeble excuse to connect set-pieces. ...read the complete Spider-Man 2 movie review at Empire (Dan Jolin)
Spider-Man 2 (2004) scores a combined 3.20 out of 4 stars for Mountain Xpress (Asheville, NC) (Ken Hanke)Mountain Xpress (Asheville, NC) (Ken Hanke)
It's possible to forgive the things about it that fall short. And if you don't expect the film to be a work of high art such forgiveness should actually come easy. ...read the complete Spider-Man 2 movie review at Mountain Xpress (Asheville, NC) (Ken Hanke)
Spider-Man 2 (2004) scores a combined 3.18 out of 4 stars for filmcritic.comfilmcritic.com
What better way to celebrate the 4th of July than by spending a good two hours with America’s favorite super hero, Spider-Man? ...read the complete Spider-Man 2 movie review at filmcritic.com
Spider-Man 2 (2004) scores a combined 3.17 out of 4 stars for UTK Daily Beacon (Hilary Trenda)UTK Daily Beacon (Hilary Trenda)
...read the complete Spider-Man 2 movie review at UTK Daily Beacon (Hilary Trenda)
Spider-Man 2 (2004) scores a combined 3.16 out of 4 stars for Empire Movies (Brendan Cullin)Empire Movies (Brendan Cullin)
In Spider-Man 2, our friendly neighbourhood webslinger returns, this time to battle two villains - Doc Ock (played by Alfred Molina) and the inner demons that are forcing Peter Parker to question the strain that being a superhero in New York City is ...read the complete Spider-Man 2 movie review at Empire Movies (Brendan Cullin)
Spider-Man 2 (2004) scores a combined 3.14 out of 4 stars for The Gate.ca (W. Andrew Powell)The Gate.ca (W. Andrew Powell)
"Amazingly, Spider-Man 2 is the mind boggling film I was hoping for, but never thought Raimi could pull off. It's the perfect culmination to his years of filmmaking and it's hard to ever imagine that even he could top ...read the complete Spider-Man 2 movie review at The Gate.ca (W. Andrew Powell)
Spider-Man 2 (2004) scores a combined 3.13 out of 4 stars for BeyondHollywood.comBeyondHollywood.com
"Spider-Man 2" returns the entire (surviving) cast from, with Maguire once again donning the mask, Kirsten Dunst ("Bring it On") as aspiring (and now successful) actress Mary Jane, James Franco as revenge-minded Harry Osborn, and Rosemary Harris as the ...read the complete Spider-Man 2 movie review at BeyondHollywood.com
Spider-Man 2 (2004) scores a combined 3.11 out of 4 stars for Wolfpack Productions (Sujit 'Chief' Chawla)Wolfpack Productions (Sujit 'Chief' Chawla)
The story picks up two years after the original. Peter/Spider-Man hasn't been seen much since a majority of the people (including the influential editor of the paper) thinks he's more of a menace than hero. His beloved Mary-Jane is dating someone else, ...read the complete Spider-Man 2 movie review at Wolfpack Productions (Sujit 'Chief' Chawla)
Spider-Man 2 (2004) scores a combined 3.11 out of 4 stars for Words From HereWords From Here
This is the best movie of the summer so far (not including Farenheit 9/11 which isn't summer fare, but an incredibly important movie to watch, none the less). Sam Raimi has come back full circle to having fun with directing, thankfully. I'm looking ...read the complete Spider-Man 2 movie review at Words From Here
Spider-Man 2 (2004) scores a combined 3.09 out of 4 stars for Metaphilm Metaphilm
It's tough being a famous weblogger. Every time something happens, you feel obliged to post an entry. In fact, people expect it. ...read the complete Spider-Man 2 movie review at Metaphilm
Spider-Man 2 (2004) scores a combined 3.08 out of 4 stars for Cinema BlendCinema Blend
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Spider-Man 2 (2004) scores a combined 3.08 out of 4 stars for Reviews on the Side (Steven Lekowicz)Reviews on the Side (Steven Lekowicz)
It was exactly two years ago to the day minus one that I sent out a review of the first Spider-Man. That movie was a great surprise to me, and was so much fun I had to be Taft-Hartleyed into the Fun-Havers Union. (It was expensive, but worth every ...read the complete Spider-Man 2 movie review at Reviews on the Side (Steven Lekowicz)
Spider-Man 2 (2004) scores a combined 3.08 out of 4 stars for Cinema Blend - DVD ReviewCinema Blend - DVD Review
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Spider-Man 2 (2004) scores a combined 3.08 out of 4 stars for DVD Review e-zineDVD Review e-zine
With DVD dominating the market and finally putting the final nails in the coffin of VHS, it seems insane to introduce another format to consumers. With the release of the PSP, we are given the Universal Media Disc (UMD) format, which has grown in ...read the complete Spider-Man 2 movie review at DVD Review e-zine
Spider-Man 2 (2004) scores a combined 3.07 out of 4 stars for DVD Review e-zineDVD Review e-zine
Our friendly neighborhood Spider-man swings back into town and onto DVD with the absolutely fantastic "Spider-man 2." Sam Raimi returns to direct the sequel to the 2002 smash hit. And in one of those rare instances creates a film that surpasses the ...read the complete Spider-Man 2 movie review at DVD Review e-zine
Spider-Man 2 (2004) scores a combined 3.06 out of 4 stars for DVDwolf (Rob Paul)DVDwolf (Rob Paul)
You want to see a sequel that just takes the original and ups the ante all the way around? A movie that understands that it is a summer super hero flick and mixes camp, action, comedy and as an added bonus the more important than ever message of 'with ...read the complete Spider-Man 2 movie review at DVDwolf (Rob Paul)
Spider-Man 2 (2004) scores a combined 3.06 out of 4 stars for Frank's Reel ReviewsFrank's Reel Reviews
Everyone knows the phrase, “If it ain’t broke, don’t try and fix it.†After seeing Spiderman 2, I decided that the exact opposite of that applies. Spidey’s in desperate need of some serious adjustment. Initial diagnosis: a two hour angst-fest ...read the complete Spider-Man 2 movie review at Frank's Reel Reviews
Spider-Man 2 (2004) scores a combined 3.06 out of 4 stars for Film Monthly (Gary Schultz)Film Monthly (Gary Schultz)
Spider-Man 2 is probably this summer's most anticipated blockbuster and for this reviewers buck Spider-Man 2 simply RULES!! This is probably the most pure comic book movie ever made and hopefully will finally solidify the great talents of director Sam ...read the complete Spider-Man 2 movie review at Film Monthly (Gary Schultz)
Spider-Man 2 (2004) scores a combined 3.05 out of 4 stars for Home Theater Info (Doug MacLean)Home Theater Info (Doug MacLean)
In those years before I hit my teens I collected comic books, a typical hobby for that age group and gender. Discounting the ‘girl’ comics like Archie and the like there were two major forces in comic lore then, DC and Marvel. While DC had the heavy ...read the complete Spider-Man 2 movie review at Home Theater Info (Doug MacLean)
Spider-Man 2 (2004) scores a combined 3.05 out of 4 stars for dvdfuture.com (R. L. Shaffer)dvdfuture.com (R. L. Shaffer)
The critics really loved Spider-Man 2. They adored it even. I see ads virtually every day in Variety--ads hoping to sway Academy voters to nominate Spider-Man 2 for an Oscar. Spider-Man 2, it seems, is on top of the world. A comic book movie with real ...read the complete Spider-Man 2 movie review at dvdfuture.com (R. L. Shaffer)
Spider-Man 2 (2004) scores a combined 3.04 out of 4 stars for Hollywood Jesus ReviewHollywood Jesus Review
Columbia Pictures’ Spider-Man 2 is the highly-anticipated latest installment in the adventures of the legendary superhero, an exciting and fun-filled adventure, which reunites the cast and filmmakers from the blockbuster first film, including Tobey ...read the complete Spider-Man 2 movie review at Hollywood Jesus Review
Spider-Man 2 (2004) scores a combined 3.03 out of 4 stars for JackassCritics.com (Grim Ringler)JackassCritics.com (Grim Ringler)
Reading through some of the reviews of the latest Spiderpants movie you see the phrase – best comic book movie ever – a phrase we will probably hear until the next Spiderman movie or the next big comic adaptation. Having just seen the film though, I ...read the complete Spider-Man 2 movie review at JackassCritics.com (Grim Ringler)
Spider-Man 2 (2004) scores a combined 3.02 out of 4 stars for Greenwich Village Gazette (Eric Lurio)Greenwich Village Gazette (Eric Lurio)
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Spider-Man 2 (2004) scores a combined 3.01 out of 4 stars for Box Office Mojo (Scott Holleran)Box Office Mojo (Scott Holleran)
Readers B+ (4497 votes) Nominated for 3 Oscars, including 1 win. ...read the complete Spider-Man 2 movie review at Box Office Mojo (Scott Holleran)
Spider-Man 2 (2004) scores a combined 3.01 out of 4 stars for DVD-Dweeb.Com (Oliver Korioth)DVD-Dweeb.Com (Oliver Korioth)
Peter Parker is beset with numerous personal problems while Spider-Man confronts the brilliant Dr. Otto Octavius, who has been transformed into "Doctor Octopus" (aka, "Doc Ock"), a multi-tentacled menace. Few sequels ever actually live up to the ...read the complete Spider-Man 2 movie review at DVD-Dweeb.Com (Oliver Korioth)
Spider-Man 2 (2004) scores a combined 3.01 out of 4 stars for Bangin' Banana (Tim Bentley)Bangin' Banana (Tim Bentley)
I'm a fan of every type of filmmaking. I love independent films, I love main stream cinema, sci-fi blockbusters, small character dramas, slap stick comedies, blaxploitation, film noir, tragedies, 2d animation, 3d animation, horror films, action films, ...read the complete Spider-Man 2 movie review at Bangin' Banana (Tim Bentley)
Spider-Man 2 (2004) scores a combined 3.00 out of 4 stars for Fantastica Daily (Mervius)Fantastica Daily (Mervius)
Spider-Man 2 shows that this could be a wonderfully layered series and not just typical cotton candy summer blockbuster sequel fare. ...read the complete Spider-Man 2 movie review at Fantastica Daily (Mervius)
Spider-Man 2 (2004) scores a combined 3.00 out of 4 stars for Salt Lake Tribune (Sean Means)Salt Lake Tribune (Sean Means)
Sam Raimi upgrades the action and raises the emotional stakes for the Marvel Comics wall-crawler to create an epic summer movie. ...read the complete Spider-Man 2 movie review at Salt Lake Tribune (Sean Means)
Spider-Man 2 (2004) scores a combined 3.00 out of 4 stars for CNN Showbiz (Paul Clinton)CNN Showbiz (Paul Clinton)
Two great sequels in one summer. No mean feat, that. In the new "Spider-Man," two years have passed since Peter Parker (Tobey Maguire) walked away from his true love, Mary Jane Watson (Kirsten Dunst), and decided to take the road of responsibility as ...read the complete Spider-Man 2 movie review at CNN Showbiz (Paul Clinton)
Spider-Man 2 (2004) scores a combined 3.00 out of 4 stars for Oscar Guy (Wesley Lovell)Oscar Guy (Wesley Lovell)
Maguire has limited moments of acting inspiration while Dunst wanders aimlessly through a role that may be too normal for her. ...read the complete Spider-Man 2 movie review at Oscar Guy (Wesley Lovell)
Spider-Man 2 (2004) scores a combined 3.00 out of 4 stars for Laramie Movie Scope (Robert Roten)Laramie Movie Scope (Robert Roten)
The sequel brings back all the main characters from the first film, even the dead ones. The dead ones appear as ghosts, like Hamlet's father in the play, shadowy portents and all. Peter Parker (AKA Spider-Man, played by Tobey Maguire) sees a vision of ...read the complete Spider-Man 2 movie review at Laramie Movie Scope (Robert Roten)
Spider-Man 2 (2004) scores a combined 3.00 out of 4 stars for Killer Movie Reviews (Andrea Chase)Killer Movie Reviews (Andrea Chase)
I so want to like SPIDERMAN 2 with the unreserved satisfaction that I found with the original. Here is a franchise that is unafraid to tackle serious, real-life issues such as the stickiness of human interaction and dwindling bank accounts, while still ...read the complete Spider-Man 2 movie review at Killer Movie Reviews (Andrea Chase)
Spider-Man 2 (2004) scores a combined 3.00 out of 4 stars for Kansas City Star (Robert W. Butler)Kansas City Star (Robert W. Butler)
What's disarming about this sequel is the psychological depth director Sam Raimi and his team have brought to the franchise. ...read the complete Spider-Man 2 movie review at Kansas City Star (Robert W. Butler)
Spider-Man 2 (2004) scores a combined 3.00 out of 4 stars for Bucket Reviews (Danny Baldwin)Bucket Reviews (Danny Baldwin)
There’s a hero in all of us, Peter.†In 2002, the young Peter Parker rose to the occasion with Spider-Man, which grossed over 400 million dollars, domestically. That picture was cheesy and corny, but more than anything else, fun. I enjoyed it ...read the complete Spider-Man 2 movie review at Bucket Reviews (Danny Baldwin)
Spider-Man 2 (2004) scores a combined 3.00 out of 4 stars for ReelViews (James Berardinelli)ReelViews (James Berardinelli)
Spider-Man 2 has all the elements of a good, but not great, superhero motion picture. While lacking the tragic grandeur that made last year's Hulk such a unique experience, Spider-Man 2 fills the void with solid character development, self-referential ...read the complete Spider-Man 2 movie review at ReelViews (James Berardinelli)
Spider-Man 2 (2004) scores a combined 3.00 out of 4 stars for Creative Loafing (Matt Brunson)Creative Loafing (Matt Brunson)
Some ill-advised decisions don't come close to overshadowing the overall sense that we're watching a film franchise grow up before our eyes. ...read the complete Spider-Man 2 movie review at Creative Loafing (Matt Brunson)
Spider-Man 2 (2004) scores a combined 3.00 out of 4 stars for New York Daily News (Jami Bernard)New York Daily News (Jami Bernard)
Spider-Man 2 is 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)
Spider-Man 2 (2004) scores a combined 3.00 out of 4 stars for Commercial Appeal (Memphis, TN) (John Beifuss)Commercial Appeal (Memphis, TN) (John Beifuss)
'With great power comes great responsibility' is a lesson the makers of Spider-Man 2 have taken to heart. ...read the complete Spider-Man 2 movie review at Commercial Appeal (Memphis, TN) (John Beifuss)
Spider-Man 2 (2004) scores a combined 3.00 out of 4 stars for Boston Herald (James Verniere)Boston Herald (James Verniere)
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Spider-Man 2 (2004) scores a combined 3.00 out of 4 stars for Voir.ca Voir.ca
La première aventure du super-héros cousu de fil gluant venait à peine de quitter les écrans que CNN annonçait déjà que le conseil municipal de San Francisco, inspiré par les prouesses dudit personnage, désirait désormais pourvoir ses ...read the complete Spider-Man 2 movie review at Voir.ca
Spider-Man 2 (2004) scores a combined 3.00 out of 4 stars for Milwaukee Journal Sentinel (Duane Dudek)Milwaukee Journal Sentinel (Duane Dudek)
Smart, funny and surprisingly heartfelt. ...read the complete Spider-Man 2 movie review at Milwaukee Journal Sentinel (Duane Dudek)
Spider-Man 2 (2004) scores a combined 3.00 out of 4 stars for Movie Parables (Michael Elliott)Movie Parables (Michael Elliott)
A wonderful blend of comic book action, big screen romance, and iconic storytelling. ...read the complete Spider-Man 2 movie review at Movie Parables (Michael Elliott)
Spider-Man 2 (2004) scores a combined 3.00 out of 4 stars for Globe and Mail (Rick Groen)Globe and Mail (Rick Groen)
This Spidey ain't heavy, this Spidey ain't light -- this Spidey weighs in just right. ...read the complete Spider-Man 2 movie review at Globe and Mail (Rick Groen)
Spider-Man 2 (2004) scores a combined 3.00 out of 4 stars for Reno Gazette-Journal (Forrest Hartman)Reno Gazette-Journal (Forrest Hartman)
An apt yet unoriginal sequel. ...read the complete Spider-Man 2 movie review at Reno Gazette-Journal (Forrest Hartman)
Spider-Man 2 (2004) scores a combined 3.00 out of 4 stars for Lights Out Films - Film ReviewLights Out Films - Film Review
Lucky for the film viewing public, this second installment of the Spider-Man franchise takes everything right with the first movie and improves upon it. The first Spider-Man was a great movie - a competent and exciting film, deftly directed and finely ...read the complete Spider-Man 2 movie review at Lights Out Films - Film Review
Spider-Man 2 (2004) scores a combined 3.00 out of 4 stars for DVD Talk (Holly E. Ordway)DVD Talk (Holly E. Ordway)
Die-hard comic-book fans no doubt have plenty to discuss when talking about the merits of Spider-Man 2, but for viewers who aren't intimately familiar with the Marvel universe, how does the film stack up? Quite well, and in fact I'd say better than the ...read the complete Spider-Man 2 movie review at DVD Talk (Holly E. Ordway)
Spider-Man 2 (2004) scores a combined 3.00 out of 4 stars for Moviola (Jorge Avila Andrade)Moviola (Jorge Avila Andrade)
'Llegó para quedarse y hacernos pasar un gran rato en compañía del más humano de los superhéroes, quien nos recuerda nuestra propia condición humana. Estupenda.' ...read the complete Spider-Man 2 movie review at Moviola (Jorge Avila Andrade)
Spider-Man 2 (2004) scores a combined 3.00 out of 4 stars for Entertainment Spectrum (Vince Koehler)Entertainment Spectrum (Vince Koehler)
Your friendly neighborhood Spider-Man is back burning up the big screen with the best super hero movie I have seen so far. ...read the complete Spider-Man 2 movie review at Entertainment Spectrum (Vince Koehler)
Spider-Man 2 (2004) scores a combined 3.00 out of 4 stars for Chicago Reader (Julien Lapointe)Chicago Reader (Julien Lapointe)
Raimi is good with the details. ...read the complete Spider-Man 2 movie review at Chicago Reader (Julien Lapointe)
Spider-Man 2 (2004) scores a combined 3.00 out of 4 stars for Sun Publications (Chicago, IL) (Josh Larsen)Sun Publications (Chicago, IL) (Josh Larsen)
...full-bodied summer fluff. ...read the complete Spider-Man 2 movie review at Sun Publications (Chicago, IL) (Josh Larsen)
Spider-Man 2 (2004) scores a combined 3.00 out of 4 stars for Hollywood.com (Kit Bowen)Hollywood.com (Kit Bowen)
Spidey and gang are back in Spider-Man 2 --perhaps in need of some therapy--but ultimately bigger and better than ever. ...read the complete Spider-Man 2 movie review at Hollywood.com (Kit Bowen)
Spider-Man 2 (2004) scores a combined 3.00 out of 4 stars for Boston Globe (Wesley Morris)Boston Globe (Wesley Morris)
This sequel is a more complete, not to mention more complex, experience. ...read the complete Spider-Man 2 movie review at Boston Globe (Wesley Morris)
Spider-Man 2 (2004) scores a combined 3.00 out of 4 stars for Cinema Signals by The Filmiliar CineasteCinema Signals by The Filmiliar Cineaste
What happens to a superhero when he's seized by self-doubt? In the case of Spidey (Tobey Maguire), our beloved web-crawler-nerd, the psychological affliction turns him into a wussy, inept bumbler when he's Peter Parker and limits his powers when he's ...read the complete Spider-Man 2 movie review at Cinema Signals by The Filmiliar Cineaste
Spider-Man 2 (2004) scores a combined 3.00 out of 4 stars for filmcritic.com (Christopher Null)filmcritic.com (Christopher Null)
What better way to celebrate the 4th of July than by spending a good two hours with America's favorite super hero, Spider-Man? ...read the complete Spider-Man 2 movie review at filmcritic.com (Christopher Null)
Spider-Man 2 (2004) scores a combined 3.00 out of 4 stars for Philadelphia Inquirer (Carrie Rickey)Philadelphia Inquirer (Carrie Rickey)
I also like that when Our Hero starts swinging from skyscrapers, he's not just emulating Tarzan, but is working out the Newtonian physics of action and reaction. ...read the complete Spider-Man 2 movie review at Philadelphia Inquirer (Carrie Rickey)
Spider-Man 2 (2004) scores a combined 3.00 out of 4 stars for Reeling Reviews (Robin and Laura Clifford)Reeling Reviews (Robin and Laura Clifford)
The web-swinging super hero is back but his alter ego, Peter Parker, is not in the best of shape, financially or, more important, emotionally. He is consumed by his guilt for causing his beloved Uncle Ben’s (Cliff Robertson) death then covering up the ...read the complete Spider-Man 2 movie review at Reeling Reviews (Robin and Laura Clifford)
Spider-Man 2 (2004) scores a combined 3.00 out of 4 stars for Film Threat, Hollywood's Indie VoiceFilm Threat, Hollywood's Indie Voice
So "Spider-Man 2" is a silly comic book movie with provocative psychological overtones. Or a provocative character study with silly comic book overtones. Take your pick. Either way, it's hardly the cinematic milestone it's widely hailed as being. There's ...read the complete Spider-Man 2 movie review at Film Threat, Hollywood's Indie Voice
Spider-Man 2 (2004) scores a combined 3.00 out of 4 stars for Christian Science Monitor (David Sterritt)Christian Science Monitor (David Sterritt)
An entertaining warm-weather spectacle. ...read the complete Spider-Man 2 movie review at Christian Science Monitor (David Sterritt)
Spider-Man 2 (2004) scores a combined 3.00 out of 4 stars for Rolling Stone (Peter Travers)Rolling Stone (Peter Travers)
Spider-Man 2 is all you can ask for in summer fun. ...read the complete Spider-Man 2 movie review at Rolling Stone (Peter Travers)
Spider-Man 2 (2004) scores a combined 3.00 out of 4 stars for Boston Globe (Wesley Morris)Boston Globe (Wesley Morris)
Raimi seems more comfortable being his outlandishly jokey, B-movie self, letting entire sequences play on the line between carefree schlock and Hollywood blockbusting. ...read the complete Spider-Man 2 movie review at Boston Globe (Wesley Morris)
Spider-Man 2 (2004) scores a combined 3.00 out of 4 stars for Cinema in Focus (Denny Wayman and Hal Conklin)Cinema in Focus (Denny Wayman and Hal Conklin)
It is refreshing in this postmodern world to find a film that encourages us to be willing to sacrifice our self-interest for the well-being of others. It is also helpful for the same film to show the struggle such a decision creates. Taking the ...read the complete Spider-Man 2 movie review at Cinema in Focus (Denny Wayman and Hal Conklin)
Spider-Man 2 (2004) scores a combined 3.00 out of 4 stars for ReelViews (James Berardinelli)ReelViews (James Berardinelli)
Although Sam Raimi's direction is generally solid (and, in some scenes, flawless), the film's middle act has instances when it seems repetitive and exposition-heavy. ...read the complete Spider-Man 2 movie review at ReelViews (James Berardinelli)
Spider-Man 2 (2004) scores a combined 3.00 out of 4 stars for Friday & Saturday Review Friday & Saturday Review
“Spider-Man 2†has that rambling awkwardness of an action movie that spends a lot of time on character development and people’s feelings but doesn’t quite know how. Part of me admires the movie for trying and part of me wants to say leave the ...read the complete Spider-Man 2 movie review at Friday & Saturday Review
Spider-Man 2 (2004) scores a combined 3.00 out of 4 stars for Pittsburgh Tribune-Review (Ed Blank)Pittsburgh Tribune-Review (Ed Blank)
He's the most conscientious young man in all of New York City, and no one will cut him a break. But then, no one knows he's Spider-Man, either. "Spider-Man 2," which begins showing at theaters late tonight, accomplishes the unusual feat of improving ...read the complete Spider-Man 2 movie review at Pittsburgh Tribune-Review (Ed Blank)
Spider-Man 2 (2004) scores a combined 3.00 out of 4 stars for David N. ButterworthDavid N. Butterworth
Poor Peter Parker. Fired from his day job as a pizza delivery boy and in danger of losing his staff photographer gig at the "Daily Bugle" (for snapping touchy-feely vs. hard hitting front page photos), Peter could sure use a break. But he's ...read the complete Spider-Man 2 movie review at David N. Butterworth
Spider-Man 2 (2004) scores a combined 3.00 out of 4 stars for Tyler Morning Telegraph (Texas) (Jonathan R. Perry)Tyler Morning Telegraph (Texas) (Jonathan R. Perry)
Not a perfect film or an indelible moment in American cinema ... just one enormously entertaining night at the movies. ...read the complete Spider-Man 2 movie review at Tyler Morning Telegraph (Texas) (Jonathan R. Perry)
Spider-Man 2 (2004) scores a combined 3.00 out of 4 stars for Arrow in the Head ("The Arrow")Arrow in the Head ("The Arrow")
Spidey’s back to, once again, swing giggles, drama and exhilaration into our lives! Who’s not happy? Having loved the first "Spider-Man" flick to “Reese’s Pieces Buttercupsâ€, I came into this sequel gung-ho and ready to have a good time! I’m ...read the complete Spider-Man 2 movie review at Arrow in the Head ("The Arrow")
Spider-Man 2 (2004) scores a combined 3.00 out of 4 stars for San Jose Mercury News (Bruce Newman)San Jose Mercury News (Bruce Newman)
[The first big fight scene] looks so realistic that it's hard to believe the whole thing was shot in a computer. ...read the complete Spider-Man 2 movie review at San Jose Mercury News (Bruce Newman)
Spider-Man 2 (2004) scores a combined 3.00 out of 4 stars for Jerry SaraviaJerry Saravia
"Spider-Man 2" is as close to the spirit of the comic-books than the original. It has all the trials and tribulations that Peter Parker endured while being the crime-fighting, wall-crawling hero, Spider-Man. Let's face it: working two part-time jobs, ...read the complete Spider-Man 2 movie review at Jerry Saravia
Spider-Man 2 (2004) scores a combined 3.00 out of 4 stars for Kvikmyndir.com (--)Kvikmyndir.com (--)
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Spider-Man 2 (2004) scores a combined 2.99 out of 4 stars for Latino ReviewLatino Review
Spiderman 2 is the best comic book adaptation to hit the silver screen in over twenty-years. Not since the release of Superman 2, which it is thematically identical to, has a film of this caliber been released. It is astonishingly good and surpasses the ...read the complete Spider-Man 2 movie review at Latino Review
Spider-Man 2 (2004) scores a combined 2.99 out of 4 stars for ScifiWatchScifiWatch
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Spider-Man 2 (2004) scores a combined 2.98 out of 4 stars for Qwipster's Movie Reviews (Vince Leo)Qwipster's Movie Reviews (Vince Leo)
Spider-Man 2 is a bit of an oddity for an action-packed superhero summer blockbuster. Perhaps no other in the genre has ever bothered devoting so much effort into character development, which is quite the gamble when you have a sure thing sequel that ...read the complete Spider-Man 2 movie review at Qwipster's Movie Reviews (Vince Leo)
Spider-Man 2 (2004) scores a combined 2.98 out of 4 stars for Tiscali UKTiscali UK
Two years after the fun-packed Spider-Man broke box-office records comes the much-anticipated sequel. Here though, instead of having to face the evil Green Goblin, our superhero's biggest enemy is self-doubt. Okay, so there's the not insignificant threat ...read the complete Spider-Man 2 movie review at Tiscali UK
Spider-Man 2 (2004) scores a combined 2.98 out of 4 stars for Movie Review Index - Reviews from Top CriticsMovie Review Index - Reviews from Top Critics
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Spider-Man 2 (2004) scores a combined 2.98 out of 4 stars for hip online hip online
If you saw the first Spider-man then you know how good the design of the sets and animation were—Spider-man 2 cranks it up a notch. The second edition sticks close to the Stan Lee creation and blows the first out of the water. The biggest difference is ...read the complete Spider-Man 2 movie review at hip online
Spider-Man 2 (2004) scores a combined 2.98 out of 4 stars for Reviewguy Online (Sean Chandler)Reviewguy Online (Sean Chandler)
Very seldom, does a sequel stand up to the original and surpass it. The very first Spiderman was one of the finest transfers from comic to screen that I had ever seen, and I only hoped that the second would not disappoint. I can remember the very first ...read the complete Spider-Man 2 movie review at Reviewguy Online (Sean Chandler)
Spider-Man 2 (2004) scores a combined 2.97 out of 4 stars for dvdfuture.com (Randy Spiros)dvdfuture.com (Randy Spiros)
I'm a Spider-Man comic book fan from way back. I'm talking about the early issues in the days when it definitely wasn't cool to be seen reading comic books. Nowadays there is less of a social stigma to comic books, though not that much less. So when the ...read the complete Spider-Man 2 movie review at dvdfuture.com (Randy Spiros)
Spider-Man 2 (2004) scores a combined 2.97 out of 4 stars for JoBlo's Movie Emporium (JoBlo)JoBlo's Movie Emporium (JoBlo)
...read the complete Spider-Man 2 movie review at JoBlo's Movie Emporium (JoBlo)
Spider-Man 2 (2004) scores a combined 2.97 out of 4 stars for The Zoocity ChronicleThe Zoocity Chronicle
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Spider-Man 2 (2004) scores a combined 2.96 out of 4 stars for filethirteen.comfilethirteen.com
"Spider-Man 2" is a huge hit film and there are thousands of reviews on-line by every film journalist on the planet, so why should I spend too much time writing about it? I wont. Simply put: It's a great popcorn flick that goes a little bit deeper than ...read the complete Spider-Man 2 movie review at filethirteen.com
Spider-Man 2 (2004) scores a combined 2.96 out of 4 stars for DVD Authority.com (Matt Brighton)DVD Authority.com (Matt Brighton)
"Spider-Man 2" has the luxury of not only being the most profitable movie of the year (to date), but also one of the most critically acclaimed. Additionally you don't need a spider sense to know that the suits at Coulmbia/Tri-Star must be loving life. ...read the complete Spider-Man 2 movie review at DVD Authority.com (Matt Brighton)
Spider-Man 2 (2004) scores a combined 2.95 out of 4 stars for BoxOfficeCritic.com (Elieen Peterman)BoxOfficeCritic.com (Elieen Peterman)
This film is everything a summer blockbuster should be, and more. First, it is a sequel and Hollywood loves a sequel because it minimizes the thinking involved. Second, it has bankable actors in the still emerging Tobey Maguire and Kirsten Dunst. Third ...read the complete Spider-Man 2 movie review at BoxOfficeCritic.com (Elieen Peterman)
Spider-Man 2 (2004) scores a combined 2.95 out of 4 stars for TerminusTerminus
2002’s Spider-Man was a most unusual comic book film. While there was enough action to turn the film into a massive box office hit (grossing just over $400 million domestically), the movie was far more interested in character development and drama than ...read the complete Spider-Man 2 movie review at Terminus
Spider-Man 2 (2004) scores a combined 2.94 out of 4 stars for Blackfilm.comBlackfilm.com
If there was ever a sequel that captured the hearts and imaginations of its fans as well as lived up to its massive expectations, it's Spider-Man 2. So many sequels came out last summer and while some of them made tons of money, neither one had the ...read the complete Spider-Man 2 movie review at Blackfilm.com
Spider-Man 2 (2004) scores a combined 2.93 out of 4 stars for Almost Fabulous Movie ReviewsAlmost Fabulous Movie Reviews
Genuinely funny scenes were interspersed with really dorky scenes. And some scenes were alarmingly violent. Even without any actual bloodshed, they scared the crap out of my kids. The effects and the stunts were cool and Ice particularly liked that MJ ...read the complete Spider-Man 2 movie review at Almost Fabulous Movie Reviews
Spider-Man 2 (2004) scores a combined 2.93 out of 4 stars for Maclean's Magazine (Brian D. Johnson)Maclean's Magazine (Brian D. Johnson)
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Spider-Man 2 (2004) scores a combined 2.92 out of 4 stars for ninth symphony films ninth symphony films
Where Spider-Man 2 differs from its predecessor is in its worthiness to receive such accolades as a gigantic box office. A more engaging film on all fronts, this sequel can boast a much more interesting script, with credited screenwriter Alvin Sargent ...read the complete Spider-Man 2 movie review at ninth symphony films
Spider-Man 2 (2004) scores a combined 2.92 out of 4 stars for The Rewind Forums DVD ReviewThe Rewind Forums DVD Review
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 Rewind Forums DVD Review
Spider-Man 2 (2004) scores a combined 2.91 out of 4 stars for Worldwide DVD Forums - DVD ReviewWorldwide DVD Forums - DVD Review
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 Worldwide DVD Forums - DVD Review
Spider-Man 2 (2004) scores a combined 2.91 out of 4 stars for The Sci-Fi Movie PageThe Sci-Fi Movie Page
Spider-Man 2 has that rambling awkwardness of an action movie that spends a lot of time on character development and people’s feelings but doesn’t quite know how. Part of me admires the movie for trying and part of me wants to say leave the ...read the complete Spider-Man 2 movie review at The Sci-Fi Movie Page
Spider-Man 2 (2004) scores a combined 2.91 out of 4 stars for U.S. Conference of Catholic BishopsU.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops
Satisfying sequel which finds the masked web-slinger (Tobey Maguire) struggling to choose between his lifelong love (Kirsten Dunst) and his superpowered destiny, while battling a new menace -- Dr. Octopus (Alfred Molina), a mad genius whose ...read the complete Spider-Man 2 movie review at U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops
Spider-Man 2 (2004) scores a combined 2.90 out of 4 stars for High ImpactHigh Impact
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Spider-Man 2 (2004) scores a combined 2.89 out of 4 stars for Movies for GuysMovies 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 ...read the complete Spider-Man 2 movie review at Movies for Guys
Spider-Man 2 (2004) scores a combined 2.89 out of 4 stars for Cinema BlendCinema Blend
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Spider-Man 2 (2004) scores a combined 2.89 out of 4 stars for CinemaBlendCinemaBlend
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Spider-Man 2 (2004) scores a combined 2.89 out of 4 stars for The Hindu The Hindu
ALL HEROES must eventually face nemesis. And as it was said in the first part `with great power comes great responsibility' Peter Parker or Spiderman must face his moral dilemmas. In this Columbia Pictures' sequel, Peter is trying to live a normal ...read the complete Spider-Man 2 movie review at The Hindu
Spider-Man 2 (2004) scores a combined 2.87 out of 4 stars for Jesusfreakhideout.com Movie ReviewsJesusfreakhideout.com Movie Reviews
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 Jesusfreakhideout.com Movie Reviews
Spider-Man 2 (2004) scores a combined 2.87 out of 4 stars for Box Office Prophets (Kim Hollis)Box Office Prophets (Kim Hollis)
It's extremely rare to find a comic book film that simultaneously thrills while at the same time managing to be extremely human. The original Batman, though at first glance a special effects extravaganza with a good vs. evil storyline, turns out to be a ...read the complete Spider-Man 2 movie review at Box Office Prophets (Kim Hollis)
Spider-Man 2 (2004) scores a combined 2.87 out of 4 stars for Gorilla Pants (Melissa Prusi)Gorilla Pants (Melissa Prusi)
wanted to like Spiderman 2 better than the original. Not that I hated Spiderman. Its story was bland and uninspired, but it had terrific action scenes and an offbeat humor so it got a moderate pass from me. This time around I knew that novelist Michael ...read the complete Spider-Man 2 movie review at Gorilla Pants (Melissa Prusi)
Spider-Man 2 (2004) scores a combined 2.87 out of 4 stars for The Boston PhoenixThe Boston Phoenix
The catch phrase for the first Spider-Man was "With great power comes great responsibility." For the sequel, it’s something along the lines of "You have a choice." I don’t have much power in the matter, but I feel it’s my responsibility to suggest ...read the complete Spider-Man 2 movie review at The Boston Phoenix
Spider-Man 2 (2004) scores a combined 2.87 out of 4 stars for The Phantom TollboothThe Phantom Tollbooth
The first Spider-man movie was credited with helping to renew the popularity of the comic book movie. It became the sixth highest grossing movie of all time in the US. This lead to high expectations for the sequel and with the way that the first movie ...read the complete Spider-Man 2 movie review at The Phantom Tollbooth
Spider-Man 2 (2004) scores a combined 2.86 out of 4 stars for CinemaScreen (James Salter)CinemaScreen (James Salter)
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Spider-Man 2 (2004) scores a combined 2.86 out of 4 stars for Guess the GrossGuess the Gross
Namely, can director Sam Raimi and star Tobey Maguire recapture the same lightning in a bottle that fueled Spider-Man’s domestic gross of $403 million-plus two years ago? For the most part, yes. I’ll admit, I was not as bowled over by the first ...read the complete Spider-Man 2 movie review at Guess the Gross
Spider-Man 2 (2004) scores a combined 2.86 out of 4 stars for Exclaim! (Chris Gramlich)Exclaim! (Chris Gramlich)
“Watch out, here comes the Spider-Man,†and everyone better watch out, as Spider-Man 2 is set to pick up where the original left off and dominate the competition and box office records. Some are calling SM2 the perfect “comic book†movie, and all ...read the complete Spider-Man 2 movie review at Exclaim! (Chris Gramlich)
Spider-Man 2 (2004) scores a combined 2.86 out of 4 stars for JaxMovies (Sean Conover)JaxMovies (Sean Conover)
Having never really been a big comic book fan, I never really followed the story of Spider-Man. Sure, I knew of the character from my upbringing watching the “Electric Company†on PBS, but I didn’t know much more than the basics of the story. When ...read the complete Spider-Man 2 movie review at JaxMovies (Sean Conover)
Spider-Man 2 (2004) scores a combined 2.85 out of 4 stars for Juicy Cerebellum (Alex Sandell)Juicy Cerebellum (Alex Sandell)
This is the movie comic book geeks and Sam Raimi freaks have been waiting for! It's Army of Darkness with a 100 million dollar budget! It's The Quick and the Dead without Sharon Stone! It's Darkman with metallic tentacles! Sam Raimi is back so ...read the complete Spider-Man 2 movie review at Juicy Cerebellum (Alex Sandell)
Spider-Man 2 (2004) scores a combined 2.85 out of 4 stars for The Theory Of Chaos (Nicholas Thurkettle)The Theory Of Chaos (Nicholas Thurkettle)
We knew that the filmmakers behind Spiderman were doing something different even in the first movie when everything to do with webslinging and spidey-sense stopped and we were just watching two kids, neighbors in the back yards of their so-so ...read the complete Spider-Man 2 movie review at The Theory Of Chaos (Nicholas Thurkettle)
Spider-Man 2 (2004) scores a combined 2.85 out of 4 stars for Montreal Film Journal (Kevin N. Laforest)Montreal Film Journal (Kevin N. Laforest)
There are stretches through these Spider-Man movies where the costumed antics and explosive mayhem almost become an after thought. You're feeling sorry for poor Peter Parker, who only wants to help others but can never get a break, and he has to keep ...read the complete Spider-Man 2 movie review at Montreal Film Journal (Kevin N. Laforest)
Spider-Man 2 (2004) scores a combined 2.85 out of 4 stars for MovieholeMoviehole
With swelling cinema admission prices, audiences are going to be becoming more and more pickier when it comes to forking over the green for a film. It’ll no doubt soon be the case when no one – not even the regular movie-watcher – will be able to ...read the complete Spider-Man 2 movie review at Moviehole
Spider-Man 2 (2004) scores a combined 2.85 out of 4 stars for DVD Town (James Plath)DVD Town (James Plath)
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Spider-Man 2 (2004) scores a combined 2.84 out of 4 stars for KinociteKinocite
"With great power comes great responsibility" is Spider-Man's motto in his first Hollywood outing. One film later, this mantra remains prominent. It is at the very heart of who Spider-Man is. It is an edgy theme that elevates an enjoyable superhero romp ...read the complete Spider-Man 2 movie review at Kinocite
Spider-Man 2 (2004) scores a combined 2.84 out of 4 stars for Filmjudge ReviewFilmjudge Review
Spider-Man 2 is a deeper, slightly darker film than the first Spider-man that moves better, has a more frightening villain, and in many ways, a more satisfying romantic sub-plot this should ensure Spidey has a few more films in him. Sam Raimi adds ...read the complete Spider-Man 2 movie review at Filmjudge Review
Spider-Man 2 (2004) scores a combined 2.83 out of 4 stars for The Filmsnobs (James Owen)The Filmsnobs (James Owen)
The one primary thought racing through my head while watching Spider-Man 2 was: Sam Raimi has Hollywood by the throat and he is going to turn this blockbuster into something totally nuts. And that's what he has done. Raimi, a darling of the underground ...read the complete Spider-Man 2 movie review at The Filmsnobs (James Owen)
Spider-Man 2 (2004) scores a combined 2.83 out of 4 stars for cinemusic.netcinemusic.net
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Spider-Man 2 (2004) scores a combined 2.82 out of 4 stars for eFilmCritic (Scott Weinberg)eFilmCritic (Scott Weinberg)
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 (Scott Weinberg)
Spider-Man 2 (2004) scores a combined 2.82 out of 4 stars for Senses of Cinema (Violeta Kovacsics)Senses of Cinema (Violeta Kovacsics)
Spiderman was about how Peter Parker (Tobey Maguire) became Spiderman. Spiderman 2 focuses on why he continues being a superhero. While the first one was about a common issue in superhero stories – the birth of the hero – the second one starts from ...read the complete Spider-Man 2 movie review at Senses of Cinema (Violeta Kovacsics)
Spider-Man 2 (2004) scores a combined 2.81 out of 4 stars for Reel.com (Kim Morgan)Reel.com (Kim Morgan)
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Spider-Man 2 (2004) scores a combined 2.81 out of 4 stars for Spirituality & Health (Frederic and Mary Ann Brussat)Spirituality & Health (Frederic and Mary Ann Brussat)
All heroes must eventually square off with the dragon, and it is best to ride him rather than flee from him or try to push him back into the cave. This is the spiritual task facing Peter Parker (Tobey Maguire), a.k.a. Spider-Man, in this sequel to the ...read the complete Spider-Man 2 movie review at Spirituality & Health (Frederic and Mary Ann Brussat)
Spider-Man 2 (2004) scores a combined 2.81 out of 4 stars for Sci-Fi Weekly Sci-Fi Weekly
It's been two years since Peter Parker (Maguire) began his new double life as a college student by day and webslinging superhero by night. And the strain is showing: He's late for work, misses classes and can barely pay the rent. Aunt May (Rosemary ...read the complete Spider-Man 2 movie review at Sci-Fi Weekly
Spider-Man 2 (2004) scores a combined 2.80 out of 4 stars for Chicago Reader (Jonathan Rosenbaum)Chicago Reader (Jonathan Rosenbaum)
As Dr. Octopus, Alfred Molina makes a more baroque supervillain than Willem Dafoe did as the Green Goblin, but the other stars--seem happy to be giving us more of the same. ...read the complete Spider-Man 2 movie review at Chicago Reader (Jonathan Rosenbaum)
Spider-Man 2 (2004) scores a combined 2.80 out of 4 stars for MovieMaze (Markus Ostertag)MovieMaze (Markus Ostertag)
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Spider-Man 2 (2004) scores a combined 2.80 out of 4 stars for MovieFreak.com (Chris T. Bryan)MovieFreak.com (Chris T. Bryan)
Sequels reign supreme this summer as Hollywood breathes new life into characters, and rather than rehashing old plots, actually expands on universes that are adored by audiences. First came Shrek 2 with stunning originality and wit, followed by Harry ...read the complete Spider-Man 2 movie review at MovieFreak.com (Chris T. Bryan)
Spider-Man 2 (2004) scores a combined 2.80 out of 4 stars for New York Magazine (Peter Rainer)New York Magazine (Peter Rainer)
The set pieces, such as an unmasked Spider-Man trying to stop a runaway subway car, are furiously scary, and compensate for all the icky mooning and moping that Peter does whenever he's questioning his gift, which is most of the time. ...read the complete Spider-Man 2 movie review at New York Magazine (Peter Rainer)
Spider-Man 2 (2004) scores a combined 2.79 out of 4 stars for Haro OnlineHaro Online
The Spider-Man franchise is looking to be one of Marvel's top producers, quality-wise and monetarily. The first grossed astronomical numbers, and the second is sure to do the same if not better because it repeats the elements that made the first one so ...read the complete Spider-Man 2 movie review at Haro Online
Spider-Man 2 (2004) scores a combined 2.79 out of 4 stars for The Film Journal (Rick Curnutte)The Film Journal (Rick Curnutte)
When critics invoke Richard Lester's glorious Superman II by way of describing Sam Raimi's aims in Spider-Man 2, the comparison does not flatter the Raimi film. Almost unquestionably Lester's last great movie, Superman II asked the audience to ...read the complete Spider-Man 2 movie review at The Film Journal (Rick Curnutte)
Spider-Man 2 (2004) scores a combined 2.78 out of 4 stars for Shadows on the Wall (Rich Cline)Shadows on the Wall (Rich Cline)
It's two years later, and Peter Parker (Maguire) is weighed down by the demands of saving New York every day as Spider-man, especially since it keeps him from the woman he loves, Mary Jane (Dunst). Then his buddy Harry (Franco) introduces him to his ...read the complete Spider-Man 2 movie review at Shadows on the Wall (Rich Cline)
Spider-Man 2 (2004) scores a combined 2.78 out of 4 stars for Movies 101 (Robert Glatzer)Movies 101 (Robert Glatzer)
Superhero films are both the most fun when they work and the most frustrating when they don't. As comic books, their country of origin, they lie on the page like blueprints for all our fantasies; we fill them in with the image of ourselves in costume. I ...read the complete Spider-Man 2 movie review at Movies 101 (Robert Glatzer)
Spider-Man 2 (2004) scores a combined 2.78 out of 4 stars for Wolf Entertainment Guide (William Wolf)Wolf Entertainment Guide (William Wolf)
The summer stack of action films doesn’t have to be a junk pile, as evidenced by the smartly done “Spider-Man 2,†a sleek blend of special effects galore and a warm, human touch. In addition to Spider-Man zipping among New York skyscrapers and ...read the complete Spider-Man 2 movie review at Wolf Entertainment Guide (William Wolf)
Spider-Man 2 (2004) scores a combined 2.77 out of 4 stars for MovieFreak.com (Sara M. Fetters)MovieFreak.com (Sara M. Fetters)
He swings through the air with greatest of ease – but he isn’t the man on the flying trapeze. He knows if you’ve been bad or good – but he’s certainly no Santa Clause. And while seemingly leaping tall buildings in single bounds – there ...read the complete Spider-Man 2 movie review at MovieFreak.com (Sara M. Fetters)
Spider-Man 2 (2004) scores a combined 2.77 out of 4 stars for Austin Chronicle (Marc Savlov)Austin Chronicle (Marc Savlov)
His late Uncle Ben’s statement, "With great power comes great responsibility," may be the one thought echoing foremost in Spider-Man’s mind, but it’s enormously clear that this sage bit of wisdom has also been taken to heart by director Sam Raimi. ...read the complete Spider-Man 2 movie review at Austin Chronicle (Marc Savlov)
Spider-Man 2 (2004) scores a combined 2.76 out of 4 stars for The (Georgetown) Hoya The (Georgetown) Hoya
Director Sam Raimi blends astounding special effects with snappy dialogue to create an action movie that accomplishes the unthinkable — it doesn't just live up to the original, it surpasses it. Tobey Maguire is back in action as the webbed crusader, ...read the complete Spider-Man 2 movie review at The (Georgetown) Hoya
Spider-Man 2 (2004) scores a combined 2.76 out of 4 stars for BBC FilmsBBC Films
Spider-Man was hard to beat but with the long-awaited sequel director Sam Raimi gave us "the finest Marvel adaptation ever committed to celluloid". Tobey Maguire returns as the sticky-fingered superhero, albeit a reluctant one with a serious case of ...read the complete Spider-Man 2 movie review at BBC Films
Spider-Man 2 (2004) scores a combined 2.76 out of 4 stars for Centerstage Chicago (Joel Wicklund)Centerstage Chicago (Joel Wicklund)
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Spider-Man 2 (2004) scores a combined 2.75 out of 4 stars for FOCUS Online FOCUS Online
Der Kampf gegen das Verbrechen ist zeitraubend. Deshalb lässt Peter Parker (Tobey Maguire) sein College-Studium schleifen. Und bei seinen beiden Jobs als Pressefotograf und Pizza-Lieferant verspätet er sich permanent. Dabei braucht er dringend Geld, ...read the complete Spider-Man 2 movie review at FOCUS Online
Spider-Man 2 (2004) scores a combined 2.75 out of 4 stars for Nick's Flick Picks (Nick Davis)Nick's Flick Picks (Nick Davis)
Spider-Man 2 is beautifully production-designed by Neil Spisak, a veteran of several Michael Mann movies who seems to relish the chance to lavish gleaming cityscapes with details and color. As photographed by Bill Pope, sprung at last from the joyless ...read the complete Spider-Man 2 movie review at Nick's Flick Picks (Nick Davis)
Spider-Man 2 (2004) scores a combined 2.75 out of 4 stars for Planet Confusion Planet Confusion
Es mag ein bisschen banal klingen, aber auch für einen Superhelden hat der Tag nur 24 Stunden. Dass das durchaus zu Problemen führen kann, erfährt Peter Parker (Tobey Maguire) am laufenden Band. Sein Privatleben ist vollkommen aus den Fugen geraten, ...read the complete Spider-Man 2 movie review at Planet Confusion
Spider-Man 2 (2004) scores a combined 2.75 out of 4 stars for Spiked-online.com (Graham Barnfield)Spiked-online.com (Graham Barnfield)
Spider-Man 2's other great marketing trick is to reinvent a version of an existing character while keeping the original fans on board. There are sufficient regular readers ('fanboys') to support several monthly Spider-Man comics, but not necessarily ...read the complete Spider-Man 2 movie review at Spiked-online.com (Graham Barnfield)
Spider-Man 2 (2004) scores a combined 2.75 out of 4 stars for Jonathan F. RichardsJonathan F. Richards
To be, or not to be. That is the question consuming Peter Parker, a likeable shmoe who's trying to juggle two jobs, a physics major at Columbia, a love life, and a non-paying sideline as a web-throwing, wall-climbing fighter of crime. And he lives in ...read the complete Spider-Man 2 movie review at Jonathan F. Richards
Spider-Man 2 (2004) scores a combined 2.75 out of 4 stars for DVD MovieGuideDVD MovieGuide
Set about two years after the first movie, Peter Parker (Tobey Maguire) finds it hard to balance his “normal†life and his web-swinging ways as Spider-Man. He always runs late at his pizza delivery job, and that gets him fired. Peter usually earns ...read the complete Spider-Man 2 movie review at DVD MovieGuide
Spider-Man 2 (2004) scores a combined 2.75 out of 4 stars for The Times (James Christopher)The Times (James Christopher)
IF GREAT melodramas are priced by their villains, then Spider-Man 2 has tagged the most lucrative cad in film history. His name is Dr Otto Octavius and he is played quite brilliantly by Alfred Molina. He is half-mad scientist and half-metal: he has four ...read the complete Spider-Man 2 movie review at The Times (James Christopher)
Spider-Man 2 (2004) scores a combined 2.75 out of 4 stars for PopMatters (Cynthia Fuchs)PopMatters (Cynthia Fuchs)
As the first few minutes of Sam Raimi's sequel reveal, save for M.J.'s professional success, not much has changed since Spider-Man (in the film's world, two years later). True, the kids have turned into adults, more or less. Peter's moved out of the ...read the complete Spider-Man 2 movie review at PopMatters (Cynthia Fuchs)
Spider-Man 2 (2004) scores a combined 2.75 out of 4 stars for The BigScreen Cinema Guide - Reader ReviewsThe BigScreen Cinema Guide - Reader Reviews
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 ...read the complete Spider-Man 2 movie review at The BigScreen Cinema Guide - Reader Reviews
Spider-Man 2 (2004) scores a combined 2.75 out of 4 stars for Homer YenHomer Yen
It's tough being a web-crawling superhero. Other superheroes have it easier. Batman can fund all of his Bat-Toys with the millions of dollars that his alter ego produces as the head of Wayne Enterprises. Meanwhile, Superman never needs ...read the complete Spider-Man 2 movie review at Homer Yen
Spider-Man 2 (2004) scores a combined 2.75 out of 4 stars for Flak Magazine (Stephen Himes)Flak Magazine (Stephen Himes)
If you've got $150 million and you want to make a blockbuster fantasy movie, here's what you do: Find a director who started out making crazy shock-horror movies, give him a lot of creative control, let him hire the actors he wants and get the hell out ...read the complete Spider-Man 2 movie review at Flak Magazine (Stephen Himes)
Spider-Man 2 (2004) scores a combined 2.75 out of 4 stars for Planet Sick-Boy (Jon Popick)Planet Sick-Boy (Jon Popick)
Nothing I write here is going to sway anyone's decision to see or avoid Spider-Man 2, the eagerly awaited sequel to Sam Raimi's 2002 runaway hit that still ranks as the highest-grossing non-Star Wars/non-Spielberg/non-Titanic film of all time. Instead, ...read the complete Spider-Man 2 movie review at Planet Sick-Boy (Jon Popick)
Spider-Man 2 (2004) scores a combined 2.75 out of 4 stars for Flak Magazine (Stephen Himes)Flak Magazine (Stephen Himes)
The Spider-Man franchise is great pop storytelling: It weaves big themes fluently and believably into an accessible narrative — not so complex that it loses the kids but complex enough to be emotionally involving for adults as well. There's no ...read the complete Spider-Man 2 movie review at Flak Magazine (Stephen Himes)
Spider-Man 2 (2004) scores a combined 2.74 out of 4 stars for Mondo Irlando - The Duke On FilmMondo Irlando - The Duke On Film
To this end, the other night I was re-watching Spider-Man 2, and enjoying it immensely on account of it’s a ...masterpiece. But it felt different. For example, bits that I thought were cringe-inducingly over-sentimental at the cinema, I now felt ...read the complete Spider-Man 2 movie review at Mondo Irlando - The Duke On Film
Spider-Man 2 (2004) scores a combined 2.74 out of 4 stars for DVDRAMADVDRAMA
Pour beaucoup d'entre nous, les premières minutes de jeu de Spider-man 2 sur DS s'accompagneront d'une surprise comme nous aimerions en vivre plus souvent sur consoles portables. Celle-ci est tout d’abord due à l’incroyable fluidité de Spidey, qui ...read the complete Spider-Man 2 movie review at DVDRAMA
Spider-Man 2 (2004) scores a combined 2.74 out of 4 stars for Mutant Reviewers From HellMutant Reviewers From Hell
Seriously, just… wow. It’s been over an hour since I walked out of my first (and definitely not last) viewing of Spider-Man 2 in the theater, and I still haven’t come down yet — always a good sign. Before I start gushing, though, I guess it’s ...read the complete Spider-Man 2 movie review at Mutant Reviewers From Hell
Spider-Man 2 (2004) scores a combined 2.73 out of 4 stars for Weekly Reviews (Nathan Weinbender) - CapsuleWeekly Reviews (Nathan Weinbender) - Capsule
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Spider-Man 2 (2004) scores a combined 2.73 out of 4 stars for kids-in-mindkids-in-mind
Peter Parker (Tobey Maguire) is still your friendly neighborhood Spider-Man, and continues to harbor a secret love for Mary Jane (Kirsten Dunst). In this sequel he must fight a new villain dubbed Dr. Octopus (Alfred Molina), a once brilliant scientist ...read the complete Spider-Man 2 movie review at kids-in-mind
Spider-Man 2 (2004) scores a combined 2.73 out of 4 stars for Movies that Bang! (Jordan Hiller)Movies that Bang! (Jordan Hiller)
In the summer of 2002, Spider-Man stood out. Forget the huge, almost inexplicable numbers catapulting Spidey to the largest opening of all time (and still champion). What was even more astounding was that we had been delivered a spectacular summer ...read the complete Spider-Man 2 movie review at Movies that Bang! (Jordan Hiller)
Spider-Man 2 (2004) scores a combined 2.72 out of 4 stars for Box Office Prophets (David Mumpower)Box Office Prophets (David Mumpower)
A treatise on responsibility doesn't sound like the basis for the comic book movie of the year, but that's exactly what Spider-Man 2 proves to be. The results are inconsistent at times but thanks to the magic of confident direction and a masterful set of ...read the complete Spider-Man 2 movie review at Box Office Prophets (David Mumpower)
Spider-Man 2 (2004) scores a combined 2.71 out of 4 stars for hybridmagazine.com hybridmagazine.com
You know once upon a time heroes just saved the day and that was it. Superman, Dick Tracy, Rin Tin Tin-these heroes acted out of an instinctive nobility, and were admired for it. What they did at the end of the day, while almost certainly wholesome, was ...read the complete Spider-Man 2 movie review at hybridmagazine.com
Spider-Man 2 (2004) scores a combined 2.70 out of 4 stars for Dallas Observer (Robert Wilonsky)Dallas Observer (Robert Wilonsky)
All you need to know about Spider-Man 2 is revealed in the opening credits, in which comic-book artist Alex Ross recaps the 2002 original in lovingly, lavishly painted panels. Spidey and Mary Jane Watson are once again entangled in that now-iconic ...read the complete Spider-Man 2 movie review at Dallas Observer (Robert Wilonsky)
Spider-Man 2 (2004) scores a combined 2.70 out of 4 stars for Culture Wars (Patrick Hayes)Culture Wars (Patrick Hayes)
The film offers an exaggerated and very clear-cut example of how the need to keep our public and private roles apart can play havoc with our sense of identity: Parker decides that his responsibility to the public as Spider-Man must necessarily prevent ...read the complete Spider-Man 2 movie review at Culture Wars (Patrick Hayes)
Spider-Man 2 (2004) scores a combined 2.67 out of 4 stars for Steve Rhodes <Steve.Rhodes@internetreviews.com>Steve Rhodes <Steve.Rhodes@internetreviews.com>
In SpiderMan 2 director Sam Raimi successfully flirts with his dark side while creating a boffo comicbook movie as well, unseating XMen 2 as the best of the genre.In many ways Raimi already made SpiderMan 2 in 1990 as Darkman(much as he remade the ...read the complete Spider-Man 2 movie review at Steve Rhodes <Steve.Rhodes@internetreviews.com>
Spider-Man 2 (2004) scores a combined 2.67 out of 4 stars for Reel.com DVD review (Tim Knight)Reel.com DVD review (Tim Knight)
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Spider-Man 2 (2004) scores a combined 2.67 out of 4 stars for Philadelphia City Paper (Sam Adams)Philadelphia City Paper (Sam Adams)
"Where've you gone to, Spider-Man?" asks a plaintive street musician in Sam Raimi's blockbuster sequel, a question that action buffs may themselves feel prompted to ask. In interviews, Raimi chalked up the first movie's record-breaking success to ...read the complete Spider-Man 2 movie review at Philadelphia City Paper (Sam Adams)
Spider-Man 2 (2004) scores a combined 2.67 out of 4 stars for Aggressive-Voice.com - Movie ReviewsAggressive-Voice.com - Movie Reviews
As per the usual with Marvel films, the opening title sequence is a lengthy comic-book montage preparing the audience for the live version feature, but unlike the eternally long introduction to the bore-fest “Hulk,†the intro to “Spider-Man 2†is ...read the complete Spider-Man 2 movie review at Aggressive-Voice.com - Movie Reviews
Spider-Man 2 (2004) scores a combined 2.66 out of 4 stars for RaEL Film GuideRaEL Film Guide
I'd said that the original "Spider-Man" worked largely because it hewed to Steve Ditko and Stan Lee's original formula: that of a soap kicked up a notch by a judicious sprinkling of super-powers. I'd said Raimi was the perfect director to do this kind of ...read the complete Spider-Man 2 movie review at RaEL Film Guide
Spider-Man 2 (2004) scores a combined 2.66 out of 4 stars for Slant MagazineSlant Magazine
In Spider-Man 2, Peter Parker (Tobey Maguire) gives up on love and dedicates his life to fighting crime, but he isn't quite done negotiating that existential rift between Spider and Man. A working model and actress, M.J. (Kirsten Dunst) gives Peter the ...read the complete Spider-Man 2 movie review at Slant Magazine
Spider-Man 2 (2004) scores a combined 2.66 out of 4 stars for Screen It! Entertainment Reviews for Parents Screen It! Entertainment Reviews for Parents
It's been two years since high school student Peter Parker (TOBEY MAGUIRE) was bit by a genetically altered spider that turned him into a teenager with superhuman powers. He no longer lives with his widowed Aunt May (ROSEMARY HARRIS), but still feels ...read the complete Spider-Man 2 movie review at Screen It! Entertainment Reviews for Parents
Spider-Man 2 (2004) scores a combined 2.64 out of 4 stars for The Flick Filosopher (MaryAnn Johanson)The Flick Filosopher (MaryAnn Johanson)
Boy, sucks to be Spidey these days: he's lost his job delivering pizzas, he's flunking out of Columbia University, and that red-and-blue costume runs in the wash. But it gets worse: his attempts to protect his friends and family from Spider-man's enemies ...read the complete Spider-Man 2 movie review at The Flick Filosopher (MaryAnn Johanson)
Spider-Man 2 (2004) scores a combined 2.64 out of 4 stars for Cutting Edge Cutting Edge
Van zodra de eerste “Spider–Man†in de VS kassagerinkel in het kwadraat veroorzaakte, was het duidelijk: Spidey mocht een tweede keer zijn web spinnen. Dat ook Tobey Maguire de raggende man zou blijven, was veel minder zeker. Tijdens de opnames van ...read the complete Spider-Man 2 movie review at Cutting Edge
Spider-Man 2 (2004) scores a combined 2.64 out of 4 stars for Pajiba (Jeremy C. Fox)Pajiba (Jeremy C. Fox)
As it’s currently chic to suggest that everything in pop culture somehow relates to The Passion of the Christ, it seems reasonable to propose that Spider-Man 2 should be subtitled “The Last Temptation of Spidey.†As it begins, Peter Parker (Tobey ...read the complete Spider-Man 2 movie review at Pajiba (Jeremy C. Fox)
Spider-Man 2 (2004) scores a combined 2.63 out of 4 stars for DVDRAMADVDRAMA
Etre Peter Parker, chacun pense que ça doit être cool, fun, excitant, passionnant. On est d’accord. Pourtant, on oublie un peu vite que le héros, en contre partie, connaît aussi sa dose quotidienne de malheurs et autres tourments amoureux. Parce ...read the complete Spider-Man 2 movie review at DVDRAMA
Spider-Man 2 (2004) scores a combined 2.63 out of 4 stars for DVD Verdict (Dennis Prince)DVD Verdict (Dennis Prince)
In 2004, another summer stood ready to play host to yet another comic-turned-feature film extravaganza. It was nothing new, really, as we had been seeing such big-screen, big-budget efforts since 1978's Superman: The Movie, and as recently as the Spring ...read the complete Spider-Man 2 movie review at DVD Verdict (Dennis Prince)
Spider-Man 2 (2004) scores a combined 2.63 out of 4 stars for Mr. CrankyMr. Cranky
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Spider-Man 2 (2004) scores a combined 2.63 out of 4 stars for Plugged InPlugged In
"Spider-Man, Spider-Man/Does whatever a spider can/Spins a web, any size/Catches thieves just like flies/Look out! Here comes the Spider-Man!" Just about everybody remembers the theme song from the old TV series, but no one's ever seen it performed with ...read the complete Spider-Man 2 movie review at Plugged In
Spider-Man 2 (2004) scores a combined 2.62 out of 4 stars for Time OutTime Out
What’s a superhero to do when he fancies – nay, loves – a girl but there’s a whole load of crime to fight in the big, bad metropolis? Peter Parker (Tobey Maguire) hits a mid-career existential crisis in this superior follow-up to the original, ...read the complete Spider-Man 2 movie review at Time Out
Spider-Man 2 (2004) scores a combined 2.62 out of 4 stars for World Socialist Web SiteWorld Socialist Web Site
Spiderman 2 is an adaptation of the Marvel comic book about young Peter Parker who, through a freak accident, becomes endowed with the powers of a super-arachnid. In this sequel, Parker is beset by difficulties and pressures: his best friend hates ...read the complete Spider-Man 2 movie review at World Socialist Web Site
Spider-Man 2 (2004) scores a combined 2.62 out of 4 stars for MovieJuice Satirical ReviewMovieJuice Satirical Review
Out of the usually murky recesses of Hollywood's creative crypt comes what is probably the best comic book movie ever made and certainly one of the best movies of the year. ...read the complete Spider-Man 2 movie review at MovieJuice Satirical Review
Spider-Man 2 (2004) scores a combined 2.57 out of 4 stars for MusicalbearMusicalbear
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Spider-Man 2 (2004) scores a combined 2.56 out of 4 stars for Kamera.co.uk Kamera.co.uk
US critics have been so ecstatic in their praise of Spiderman 2, it seemed all-too-inevitable that the film would prove a disappointment when it finally arrived in the UK: another over-egged blockbuster, like last summer's Hulk, whose triumph of ...read the complete Spider-Man 2 movie review at Kamera.co.uk
Spider-Man 2 (2004) scores a combined 2.55 out of 4 stars for Cinopsis Cinopsis
Peter Parker, alias l'Araignée, court à droite et à gauche à la recherche d'argent, se faisant virer de divers petits boulots et agresser comme d'habitude par J.J. Jameson. Il en oublie jusqu'à son anniversaire... et manque une représentation ...read the complete Spider-Man 2 movie review at Cinopsis
Spider-Man 2 (2004) scores a combined 2.54 out of 4 stars for BBC FilmsBBC Films
As is wont in comicbook world, a scientific experiment goes horribly wrong and spawns a super-villain in Dr Otto Octavius (Alfred Molina), aka Doc Ock. (Note: side effects of cold fusion include sprouting four mechanical arms and a psychotic obsession ...read the complete Spider-Man 2 movie review at BBC Films
Spider-Man 2 (2004) scores a combined 2.53 out of 4 stars for Ozus' World Movie Reviews (Dennis Schwartz)Ozus' World Movie Reviews (Dennis Schwartz)
Stan Lee's action super-hero comic book story created in 1962 returns for a sequel to its 2002 blockbuster hit and provides the same cheap thrills and plot points, but tightens the narrative in this improved version. Peter Parker (Tobey Maguire) is a ...read the complete Spider-Man 2 movie review at Ozus' World Movie Reviews (Dennis Schwartz)
Spider-Man 2 (2004) scores a combined 2.52 out of 4 stars for Charlotte Observer (Lawrence Toppman)Charlotte Observer (Lawrence Toppman)
Yet for all the fun the sequel provides, the series shows signs of wearing out quickly, unless characters get developed thoroughly and in unexpected ways. ...read the complete Spider-Man 2 movie review at Charlotte Observer (Lawrence Toppman)
Spider-Man 2 (2004) scores a combined 2.51 out of 4 stars for In Review (Adam Suraf)In Review (Adam Suraf)
There is a cut two-thirds of the way through “Spider-Man 2â€, Sam Raimi’s incredibly superior sequel to the 2002 blockbuster, that perfectly sums up the troubled psyche of the titular character. Having just realized that the powers of heroism are ...read the complete Spider-Man 2 movie review at In Review (Adam Suraf)
Spider-Man 2 (2004) scores a combined 2.51 out of 4 stars for DVDRAMADVDRAMA
Annoncé comme un transfert numérique haute définition, l'image de Spider-Man 2 est effectivement d'une très bonne facture, même si le résultat aurait encore plus être probant. Tout comme pour Spider-man premier du nom, l'image propose donc une ...read the complete Spider-Man 2 movie review at DVDRAMA
Spider-Man 2 (2004) scores a combined 2.51 out of 4 stars for Cineclub-Filmkritik Cineclub-Filmkritik
Unterdessen muss Peter Parker einen neuen Rückschlag hinnehmen, da Marie Jane plötzlich einen anderen heiraten will. Also verbringt Peter etwas mehr Zeit mit seinem Freund Harry Osborn (James Franco), der die Forschungen seines Vaters als neuer Leiter ...read the complete Spider-Man 2 movie review at Cineclub-Filmkritik
Spider-Man 2 (2004) scores a combined 2.50 out of 4 stars for Richard A. ZwellingRichard A. Zwelling
I'm starting to feel like a black sheep here. Critics almost unanimously praised Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban. I thought it to be one of the worst movies I have seen this year (which isn't saying much), fraught with poor acting, ...read the complete Spider-Man 2 movie review at Richard A. Zwelling
Spider-Man 2 (2004) scores a combined 2.50 out of 4 stars for Moviegnome.comMoviegnome.com
Your friendly neighborhood spider returns in this highly anticipated sequel to the first blockbuster. You’ve heard the hype, and if you haven’t seen it yet, you may be wondering if it’s worth all the fuss. The story starts about two years ...read the complete Spider-Man 2 movie review at Moviegnome.com
Spider-Man 2 (2004) scores a combined 2.50 out of 4 stars for Kam-Hung SohKam-Hung Soh
Poor Peter Parker (Tobey Maguire)! As if being an unappreciated superhero in New York isn't enough, he's too skint to pay his rent, his life long sweetheart MJ (Kirsten Dunst) is betrothed to a national hero, Aunt May's (Rosemary Harris) house is about ...read the complete Spider-Man 2 movie review at Kam-Hung Soh
Spider-Man 2 (2004) scores a combined 2.50 out of 4 stars for Mark Reviews Movies (Mark Dujsik)Mark Reviews Movies (Mark Dujsik)
As far as superheroes go, Spider-Man seems, to me, to be one of the more accessible and sympathetic. As he strains to balance his secret identity and his heroic deeds, he is continuously reminded that his lifestyle is marred with reluctance. The ...read the complete Spider-Man 2 movie review at Mark Reviews Movies (Mark Dujsik)
Spider-Man 2 (2004) scores a combined 2.46 out of 4 stars for Metaphilm Metaphilm
The Spider-Man series stands out from the crowd of comic book movies, and not just due to better writing. ...read the complete Spider-Man 2 movie review at Metaphilm
Spider-Man 2 (2004) scores a combined 2.44 out of 4 stars for Cinemovie.info - movie reviewCinemovie.info - movie review
Peter Parker (Tobey Maguire) sta ancora disperatamente cercando di barcamenarsi e trovare il giusto equilibrio tra la sua doppia vita di tranquillo studente universitario, gentile ed educato, e la sua nuova identità di Spider-Man, Super eroe al servizio ...read the complete Spider-Man 2 movie review at Cinemovie.info - movie review
Spider-Man 2 (2004) scores a combined 2.42 out of 4 stars for The Nick Schager Film ProjectThe Nick Schager Film Project
It ain't easy being super. ...read the complete Spider-Man 2 movie review at The Nick Schager Film Project
Spider-Man 2 (2004) scores a combined 2.40 out of 4 stars for IGN Movies (Jeff Otto)IGN Movies (Jeff Otto)
Spider-Man 2 is, on the whole, a success. ...read the complete Spider-Man 2 movie review at IGN Movies (Jeff Otto)
Spider-Man 2 (2004) scores a combined 2.40 out of 4 stars for Movieman's Guide to the Movies (Brian Oliver)Movieman's Guide to the Movies (Brian Oliver)
The reason I think Spider-Man 2 works as well as it does is that all the elements that make a movie great, came together so well. ...read the complete Spider-Man 2 movie review at Movieman's Guide to the Movies (Brian Oliver)
Spider-Man 2 (2004) scores a combined 2.40 out of 4 stars for The New Yorker (Anthony Lane)The New Yorker (Anthony Lane)
A thriller stripped of thrills--or, even worse, a thriller that thinks of itself as somehow rising above the vulgar pleasures of excitement. ...read the complete Spider-Man 2 movie review at The New Yorker (Anthony Lane)
Spider-Man 2 (2004) scores a combined 2.40 out of 4 stars for Boxoffice Magazine (Christine James)Boxoffice Magazine (Christine James)
The exhilaratingly fun, obliquely clever and feverishly crowd-pleasing achievement of director Sam Raimi spins a web that everyone wants to be caught up in. ...read the complete Spider-Man 2 movie review at Boxoffice Magazine (Christine James)
Spider-Man 2 (2004) scores a combined 2.40 out of 4 stars for Uruguay Total (Enrique Buchichio)Uruguay Total (Enrique Buchichio)
Pocos pasatiempos son más placenteros; también más intrascendentes. ...read the complete Spider-Man 2 movie review at Uruguay Total (Enrique Buchichio)
Spider-Man 2 (2004) scores a combined 2.40 out of 4 stars for filmcritic.com (Christopher Null)filmcritic.com (Christopher Null)
Feels like a remake of the first one, with the same character struggles and plot points we've come to expect ...read the complete Spider-Man 2 movie review at filmcritic.com (Christopher Null)
Spider-Man 2 (2004) scores a combined 2.40 out of 4 stars for MovieContests.com (Mark McLeod)MovieContests.com (Mark McLeod)
Despite some rather poor dialogue that is more reminsicent of Paris Hilton's "That's hot" catch phrase on TV, this is one action packed comic adventure. ...read the complete Spider-Man 2 movie review at MovieContests.com (Mark McLeod)
Spider-Man 2 (2004) scores a combined 2.40 out of 4 stars for Film Threat (Rick Kisonak)Film Threat (Rick Kisonak)
A silly comic book movie with provocative psychological overtones. Or a provocative character study with silly comic book overtones. Take your pick. Either way, it's hardly the cinematic milestone it's widely hailed as being. ...read the complete Spider-Man 2 movie review at Film Threat (Rick Kisonak)
Spider-Man 2 (2004) scores a combined 2.27 out of 4 stars for Xi-online (Gerthein Boersma)Xi-online (Gerthein Boersma)
Superhelden worden tegenwoordig wel erg snel oud. Worstelde Peter Parker (Toby Maguire) in de eerste Spider-Man nog met zijn superheroïsche puberteit (compleet met schaamtevolle ongewilde ejaculaties van webvloeistof), in deel 2 kampt de goede man ...read the complete Spider-Man 2 movie review at Xi-online (Gerthein Boersma)
Spider-Man 2 (2004) scores a combined 2.25 out of 4 stars for El Criticon (Antonio Méndez Casanova)El Criticon (Antonio Méndez Casanova)
Inflada secuela del Spiderman de Sam Raimi con el protagonismo de Tobey Maguire que depara, por desgracia, las mismas taras que el primer título, volviendo, en sus puntos positivos, a estar correctamente orientado en cuanto al trato psicológico, asunto ...read the complete Spider-Man 2 movie review at El Criticon (Antonio Méndez Casanova)
Spider-Man 2 (2004) scores a combined 2.16 out of 4 stars for Boxoffice MagazineBoxoffice Magazine
"Spider-Man 2" finds our hero (Tobey Maguire) far from the life of adrenaline and adoration one might imagine. Being a champion of the people is not a paying gig, and Spidey's alter-ego, the underemployed Peter Parker, is suffering from overexertion, ...read the complete Spider-Man 2 movie review at Boxoffice Magazine
Spider-Man 2 (2004) scores a combined 2.12 out of 4 stars for Pop Entertainment.com Pop Entertainment.com
I've never been a huge comic book fan, but I've always been a fan of Spider-Man. I've found that to be the case with a lot of people. Even people who could not care less about most superheroes tend to respect Spidey. This is because Spider-Man was ...read the complete Spider-Man 2 movie review at Pop Entertainment.com
Spider-Man 2 (2004) scores a combined 2.06 out of 4 stars for DVDBeaver DVDBeaver
IF GREAT melodramas are priced by their villains, then Spider-Man 2 has tagged the most lucrative cad in film history. His name is Dr Otto Octavius and he is played quite brilliantly by Alfred Molina. He is half-mad scientist and half-metal: he has four ...read the complete Spider-Man 2 movie review at DVDBeaver
Spider-Man 2 (2004) scores a combined 2.00 out of 4 stars for Tony MedleyTony Medley
Oh, at one point Palmer doubts he wants to be Spiderman, so he loses his powers. Like he jumps off a tall building only to find out he can't fly anymore. Not to worry, he lives to regain his powers. ...read the complete Spider-Man 2 movie review at Tony Medley
Spider-Man 2 (2004) scores a combined 2.00 out of 4 stars for South Florida Sun-Sentinel (Phoebe Flowers)South Florida Sun-Sentinel (Phoebe Flowers)
Spider-Man 2 , while it sometimes lapses into dirgelike dullness, still manages the impressive feat of bestowing a human face on a story that could easily feel like a cartoon. ...read the complete Spider-Man 2 movie review at South Florida Sun-Sentinel (Phoebe Flowers)
Spider-Man 2 (2004) scores a combined 2.00 out of 4 stars for San Diego Union-Tribune (David Elliott)San Diego Union-Tribune (David Elliott)
Surges and sags in massive sections. ...read the complete Spider-Man 2 movie review at San Diego Union-Tribune (David Elliott)
Spider-Man 2 (2004) scores a combined 2.00 out of 4 stars for Salon.com (Charles Taylor)Salon.com (Charles Taylor)
If you're going to make adolescent self-pity the heart of a movie -- and you're not going to parody it -- then it should be so masochistically self-involved that it becomes a rapturous wallow. (That's the brand of hysteria Elia Kazan whipped up in his ...read the complete Spider-Man 2 movie review at Salon.com (Charles Taylor)
Spider-Man 2 (2004) scores a combined 2.00 out of 4 stars for Ryan EllisRyan Ellis
I've been procrastinating for nearly 2 weeks now. That much time has passed since I saw 'Spider-Man 2', yet the review is just coming together now. And that was after an agoraphobic bout of not seeing it until a week into its mega-bucks release. ...read the complete Spider-Man 2 movie review at Ryan Ellis
Spider-Man 2 (2004) scores a combined 2.00 out of 4 stars for Charlotte Observer (Lawrence Toppman)Charlotte Observer (Lawrence Toppman)
Improves on the first one in significant ways but probably ought to end this mixed bag of a series. ...read the complete Spider-Man 2 movie review at Charlotte Observer (Lawrence Toppman)
Spider-Man 2 (2004) scores a combined 2.00 out of 4 stars for Arizona Daily Star (Phil Villarreal)Arizona Daily Star (Phil Villarreal)
Tough to watch without getting bored in the middle - it's a two-hour-plus film that easily could have shed half an hour - and not imagining how it could have been better. ...read the complete Spider-Man 2 movie review at Arizona Daily Star (Phil Villarreal)
Spider-Man 2 (2004) scores a combined 2.00 out of 4 stars for d+kaz. Intelligent Movie Reviews (Daniel Kasman)d+kaz. Intelligent Movie Reviews (Daniel Kasman)
The exuberant joy for Peter Parker (Tobey Maguire) in Spider-Man and the joy for the audience watching the film was his gleeful exploration of his new superpowers, powers smartly aligned with teenage maturation. The pain in Spider-Man 2 is likewise ...read the complete Spider-Man 2 movie review at d+kaz. Intelligent Movie Reviews (Daniel Kasman)
Spider-Man 2 (2004) scores a combined 2.00 out of 4 stars for The Movie ChicksThe Movie Chicks
Peter Parker (Tobey Maguire) is having second thoughts about donning the Spider-Man suit - being a superhero is a major commitment. It's taken over his life and is eating into his quality time with Mary Jane Watson (Kirsten Dunst), who isn't the kind of ...read the complete Spider-Man 2 movie review at The Movie Chicks
Spider-Man 2 (2004) scores a combined 2.00 out of 4 stars for FilmStew.com (Todd Gilchrist)FilmStew.com (Todd Gilchrist)
Sometimes, film criticism boils down to the merits of a single, solitary on screen moment, be it as a lynchpin of compelling storytelling, an embodiment of a movie's overall message or its ability to evoke sentiment from the audience. ...read the complete Spider-Man 2 movie review at FilmStew.com (Todd Gilchrist)
Spider-Man 2 (2004) scores a combined 1.60 out of 4 stars for Village Voice (J. Hoberman)Village Voice (J. Hoberman)
Spider-Man may have been a mega-blockbuster, but Spider-Man 2 wastes little time reaffirming its loser bona fides. Successful crime-fighter though he may be, Spidey (Tobey Maguire) still has to wash out his form-fitting gatkes at the neighborhood ...read the complete Spider-Man 2 movie review at Village Voice (J. Hoberman)
Spider-Man 2 (2004) scores a combined 1.25 out of 4 stars for Accessible movie reviews (Joe Clark)Accessible movie reviews (Joe Clark)
I don't really see a reason for any kind of villain, let alone Dr. Octopus (revived from the television series). I spent long periods completely forgetting he was in the picture. ...read the complete Spider-Man 2 movie review at Accessible movie reviews (Joe Clark)
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Even with the much-anticipated release of Spiderman 3, Spiderman 2 is still the unrivaled gem of the series. The reason this movie is so great is that it has a lot of heart. You really care about all of the characters, even the antagonist, Dr. ...
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