Thunderbird2 0 Posted June 26, 2004 Share Posted June 26, 2004 Tons of hype about Spidey 2 at the moment, seems to be getting raves all round. I was never into the first one much - although it was better than the laughable Batman movies. Seems they're making some new Batman one with Ken Watanabe in it... Link to post Share on other sites
mina2 6 Posted June 26, 2004 Share Posted June 26, 2004 I'm looking forward to it. The first one was decent, this one should be really good. Link to post Share on other sites
giggsy 0 Posted June 26, 2004 Share Posted June 26, 2004 I'm a big fan of whats-her-face? kirsten dunst? Link to post Share on other sites
gnarly-dude 1 Posted July 1, 2004 Share Posted July 1, 2004 Harry likes it. A lot. http://www.aintitcoolnews.com/display.cgi?id=17873 Link to post Share on other sites
rach 1 Posted July 2, 2004 Share Posted July 2, 2004 Its getting good reviews all round it seems. ---- Spider-Man 2 is that rare Hollywood phenomenon, a sequel that is actually better than the original. It opens with Peter Parker, as a pizza delivery-boy and college student refreshingly free of hubris. Ambivalent about his superhero powers, he remains preoccupied with his one-time girlfriend Mary Jane, now a model and actress. The sequel is essentially a coming-of-age story in which Parker comes to terms with his superhero gifts and redefines his romantic involvement with Mary Jane. The special effects in the film have a seamless quality that far surpass those in the original. The action sequences are impressive too, they follow the human drama, driving the narrative rather than interrupting it. But the film just wouldn't be a success without Tobey Maguire, whose involvement in the sequel was initially in doubt. Maguire, who does much of his acting through his eyes, manages to present Spider-Man as a superhero with real soul. Kirsten Dunst as Mary Jane and the other principal actors have had their roles strengthened, with each character navigating intriguing emotional terrain. The British actor Alfred Molina makes a fine debut in the franchise, giving life to a villain who is far from one-dimensional. The menacing, multi-tentacled Doc Ock is clearly a tortured soul struggling with the demons that have taken control of him. One unexpected character development comes in the guise of Peter's Aunt May, played by British-born actress Rosemary Harris. Hardly a gymnast, Aunt May surprises the audience when she appears in an action scene where she is saved by Spider-Man. In fact, Aunt May proves a major influence on Parker. In a moment that is probably too emotional for hard-core Spidey fans, she strongly suggests to her disillusioned nephew that the world is in dire need of a benevolent superhero like Spider-Man. Indeed with Spider-Man 2, Hollywood has brought us a super-hero who may resonate with many Americans. Especially those who, in these unstable times, feel their country lacks larger-than-life contemporary heroes to give it a sense of purpose. British actor Alfred Molina plays multi-tentacled villain Doc Ock The film isn't without imperfection - there are some loose ends in the narrative, specifically a tentative and unexplained romantic overture towards Parker from his landlord's daughter. But overall, director Sam Raimi has done a fine job. Spider-Man 2 is original, complex and very satisfying. At its heart, it is a film where the screenplay is star, a well-written big budget blockbuster that artfully combines compelling action with intelligent, coherent human drama. Link to post Share on other sites
DrMabuse 0 Posted July 15, 2004 Share Posted July 15, 2004 I saw it last night. It wasn't bad, but not as fabulutastic as I was expecting. Link to post Share on other sites
sae_chan 0 Posted July 15, 2004 Share Posted July 15, 2004 I thought it was fun movie. Link to post Share on other sites
frannyo 2 Posted July 16, 2004 Share Posted July 16, 2004 Well I enjoyed it. I liked it better than the first one. Link to post Share on other sites
IceEiji 0 Posted July 20, 2004 Share Posted July 20, 2004 Me too, it is one of those movie where sequel improves on original version. I thought it was fun/ Link to post Share on other sites
jstepp 0 Posted July 20, 2004 Share Posted July 20, 2004 Haven't seen 2 yet, I liked the first so much because it was very interesting to see this skinny kid transform into a hero as well as discover his new skills. Link to post Share on other sites
Karnidge 2 Posted July 21, 2004 Share Posted July 21, 2004 Nothng special, I recommend watching it when it comes out on dvd. Link to post Share on other sites
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