Tobey Maguire, Kirsten Dunst, Willem Dafoe
Spider-Man started off as shy high school student Peter Parker, until he was bitten by a radioactive spider, giving him amazing abilities. Over time he learns that with great power comes great respons...( read more
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DVD Release Date: November 1, 2002
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October 12, 2006The first movie is a biography of sorts about the webslinger. It tells his beginnings, his hardships, & his many adventures.
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August 25, 2009I thought Rami captured the stylings of Stan Lee rather well in this comic adaption but underneath it all you have a poor story, annoying actors and questionable special effects.
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August 22, 2009Spider-man led the way for the re-ignition of the superhero blockbuster. It was true to the source material while still being accesible to the casual audience, which is a feat that many movies based on established properties never come close to accomplishing.
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July 27, 2009A powerful and well-done comic book superhero movie. Because it was an origin story, half of the movie was spent getting Spider-Man to appear on-scene in his cool costume and web-slinging abilities. Tobey Macguire seems miscast in the title role, appearing so young and gentle. Th...( read more)
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Critic Reviews
May 26, 2002
Peter Travers, Rolling Stone
May 3, 2002
Moira MacDonald, Seattle Times
A movie that both thrills the eye and, in its over-the-top way, touches the heart. full review
May 3, 2002
Mick LaSalle, San Francisco Chronicle
The superhero part of the movie will leave audiences with a flat feeling. full review
May 3, 2002
Roger Ebert, Chicago Sun-Times
The origin story is well told, and the characters will not disappoint anyone who values the original comic books. It's in the action scenes that things fall apart. full review
May 3, 2002
Liam Lacey, Globe and Mail
To its credit focuses mainly on the warm-hearted human tale of the innocent superhero in a hard world, rather than on visual dazzle. full review
May 2, 2002
A.O. Scott, The New York Times
The filmmakers have succeeded in rejuvenating the character while staying faithful to his roots. full review
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May 17, 2009Fun, although this isn't my favourite kind of movie. Good special effects! If you do like action movies, you'll probably like this.
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April 7, 2009The storyline is very brilliant with great special effects and animation and base on my favorite hero of all time. "Hero" Written and Produced by Chad Kroeger Performed by Chad Kroeger featuring Josey Scott Courtesy of Roadrunner Records
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September 30, 2008wel..the movie is hot and nice..i like it and i do enjoy it..its full of actions which cnt make u get tired of it..wel i ges the director dd one among the hard thing but the movie turned out stunning!!
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