Spider-man Movie Review

I'm a fan of comic books. I've read many, and I could tell you the story behind “Superman,” “Batman,” or “Spider-Man”. All of my knowledge of 'superheroes' comes from comic books, and I'd even label that knowledge exceptional. “Superman” wasn't my kind of movie, “Batman” (in his many leading actor incarnations) wasn't up my alley either, and I went into the theater for “Spider-Man” just hoping it would live up to half of its hype. Half would have been nice, but “Spider-Man” pulled off the near impossible - it lived up to a full 90% of the hoopla and was close to nudging its way 100% when it backed off just a smidge (I didn't like the costume of Spider-Man's villain the Green Goblin).

Tobey Maguire, while wildly questioned by Spidey comic book loyalists when he won the sought after role, is perfect as he brings the webslinger to life in an astounding manner. With Maguire, it's all in the eyes. He can tell a story without uttering a word. As Peter Parker, graduating high school student and the much picked upon class nerd, Maguire makes you feel every bit of ridicule he undergoes. He draws you into his world, the world where his best friend is also an outcast, the love of his life - Mary Jane - lives next door but hasn't a clue how he feels, and where he's raised in a loving home by an elderly aunt and uncle whose very embrace sets the world aright.

As the Green Goblin, Willem Dafoe has the arduous task of making a green mask emote. He does, though it might have been more frightening to see facial movements accompanying some of the Green Goblin's spoken threats. Cruising the skies on a glider - every Green Goblin's preferred mode of transportation - he destroys buildings, parade floats, and breaks up a Macy Gray concert (I'm withholding comment on why that would or would not be considered an evil thing to do).

Kirsten Dunst plays Mary Jane, the love interest of both Peter and his best friend, Harry. As MJ, Dunst does a fine job of playing the damsel in distress and an equally fine job of being the self-assured young woman. The onscreen chemistry between Dunst and Maguire is perhaps the best pairing of young actors we've seen in years.

James Franco slides into his Harry character still wearing his James Dean mask. He brings the air of the rebel to Harry, and by the end of the film, you just know the type of man Harry will grow up to become.

As the newspaper man, J. Jonah Jameson, J.K. Simmons delivers most of the film's best comedic lines. His onscreen time doesn't add up to much in comparison to the other leads, however Simmons manages to enthuse Jameson with a fully developed personality in just a matter of a few short minutes.

Director Sam Raimi has done a tremendous job of creating a movie that will appeal to a wide range of audiences. His deft touch, his ability to allow a film to unfold without rushing through the story, and his intuition on casting Tobey Maguire have made “Spider-Man” a movie that will touch your heart in one scene and knock your socks off in the next. At its core, “Spider-Man” is a sweet, romantic story enclosed in a campy, comic book wrapping. “Spider-Man's” a mix of love, wonderment, and heart-stopping action brought ever so cleverly to the screen by Raimi and his entire talented cast.. Bring on the sequels!

Grade A

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