Spider-Man 3 (2007)

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• Albert K

  
  Never liked the Spider-Man series all too much but this movie tops it off. There are some striking and visually stunning action scenes, but the problems drag this movie down.

• Phil H

  
  Again too many characters spoil the broth and the story is waaaay too complex for a comic book adaptation. It looks cool, probably the best looking Spidey so far but they try to squeeze in too much. I wanted to see more of Venom...the evil characters are always the best and more… More
  Again too many characters spoil the broth and the story is waaaay too complex for a comic book adaptation. It looks cool, probably the best looking Spidey so far but they try to squeeze in too much. I wanted to see more of Venom...the evil characters are always the best and more interesting. The bad Spidey idea was too much of a 'Superman 3' rip and there were also some very silly scenes, too much average cgi and it gets a bit too much like pantomime from time to time. The second film is the best.

• KJ P

  
  Spider-Man 3, i'm not going to lie, has tons of plot holes; However, I find this film extremely entertaining! Ever since I first laid eyes on this film in theatres I was hooked on all the cheesy CGI that they chose to throw in. I could watch this film over and over again,… More
  Spider-Man 3, i'm not going to lie, has tons of plot holes; However, I find this film extremely entertaining! Ever since I first laid eyes on this film in theatres I was hooked on all the cheesy CGI that they chose to throw in. I could watch this film over and over again, laughing at the random cast choices and acting, but my belief still stands that if it is excluded from the first two films, then it would be a great film! Without it's corniness and it's unbearably cheesy scenes of CGI, it is comparable to the first film. It strays away from the comic books, which we all know that Raimi has already done since the beginning, but this time he went a little overboard when thinking about plot lines. He places far too many and much too many villains. Overall, I must say that it is the most entertaining film of the trilogy, to just kick back and watch some action, but without the heart of the first two, it unravels. "Spider-Man 3" works very hard to hold it's audience, and it does succeed, but only to fans of the first two. It will not gain any new fans. This film is on another level of awesome, but doesn't have all the elements to label as awesome. Good movie all around!

• Emily A

  
  Nobody agrees with me, but I think this movie was the best of the three. I really liked Topher Grace as Venom, and since I never really cared for Tobey McGuire as Spider-Man, I really gloried the evil, cackling, hands-rubbingly evil malice Eddie Brock visitied down upon him. I really… More
  Nobody agrees with me, but I think this movie was the best of the three. I really liked Topher Grace as Venom, and since I never really cared for Tobey McGuire as Spider-Man, I really gloried the evil, cackling, hands-rubbingly evil malice Eddie Brock visitied down upon him. I really liked the character design too, but the participation of Sandman just seemed superfluous. I don't really like Thomas Hayden Church, and I found the insertion of his character really artificial and forced. But yes, I quite liked the callousness that the venom symbiont instills in its host, but it really irked me how Peter Parker showed this by turning into some sort of roid-raging, emo jive turkey. What a waste of a supervillainous power. Good thing it got into the right hands soon enough.

• Matheus C

  
  O que começou como um gênero composto basicamente de filmes camp nos anos 60 evoluiu em um filão de filmes arrasa quarteirão, onde seus personagens principais são emocionalmente atormentados e cuja profissão traz maiores cicatrizes do que glória. Estamos falando do gênero super-herói,… More
  O que começou como um gênero composto basicamente de filmes camp nos anos 60 evoluiu em um filão de filmes arrasa quarteirão, onde seus personagens principais são emocionalmente atormentados e cuja profissão traz maiores cicatrizes do que glória. Estamos falando do gênero super-herói, cujas adaptações cinematográficas rendem milhões aos estúdios desde Superman em 1978. É interessante observar a evolução do gênero, pois, transcendendo sua categoria de filme pipoca, cada vez mais os diretores têm criado heróis de personalidade tridimensional, mostrando que pode ser um grande fardo ter superpoderes em um mundo caótico. Em 2002, a Columbia acertou em cheio ao transpor o Homem-Aranha para as telas, e o público imediatamente estabeleceu uma conexão com o fracote Peter Parker que era apaixonado por sua amiga de infância. "Com grandes poderes vêm grandes responsabilidades" já dizia o tio Ben, e em Hollywood isso significa "com grandes bilheterias vêm grandes seqüências". Em contrapartida aos filmes anteriores, no início de Homem-Aranha 3 tudo está bem na vida de Peter Parker (Tobey Maguire): não só o Homem-Aranha é adorado pelo público de Nova York, o rapaz também conseguiu mediar sua vida como super-herói e como estudante e ainda encontrar tempo para dar atenção à sua namorada Mary Jane (Kirsten Dunst). Esta, por sua vez, continua com sua carreira de atriz, fazendo sua estréia em um musical na Broadway. Infelizmente os bons tempos não duram muito: seu antigo amigo Harry Osborn (James Franco) logo aparece na forma do Novo Duende para vingar a morte de seu pai (o Duende Verde do primeiro filme) ao mesmo tempo em que Flint Marko (Thomas Haden Church), o homem que matou o tio de Peter, foge da polícia e acaba sofrendo um acidente que o transforma no vilão Homem de Areia. Já no Daily Buggle, um novo fotógrafo chamado Eddie Brock (Topher Grace) tenta tomar seu emprego. Além disso, uma estranha substância negra vinda do espaço adere à sua roupa, lhe causando certas mudanças no comportamento. Com tantos enredos paralelos, é admirável que Homem-Aranha 3 não tenha resultado em uma obra conturbada e turbulenta, o que não signifique que a produção ainda não apresente sua dose de problemas. Na tentativa de manter o filme coeso e amarrado, Sam Raimi e seus roteiristas Ivan Raimi e Alvin Sargent apelam para alguns artifícios que acabam tornando a narrativa mais artificial e menos verossímil. O roteiro utiliza de forma exagerada o formato de causa e conseqüência tão comum na narrativa clássica americana, onde um evento leva a outro e assim subseqüentemente. Deste modo, o espectador é obrigado a crer por três ou quatro vezes durante o filme em uma série de coincidências nas quais os personagens sempre se encontram no lugar errado e na hora errada. Homem-Aranha 3 também introduz muitos elementos novos e tenta amarrá-los com outros já previamente desenvolvidos. O principal caso é a aparição do vilão Flint Marko que, graças a uma descarada manipulação dos roteiristas, se tornou o assassino do tio Ben dando uma perspectiva diferente aos acontecimentos do primeiro filme. O desejo de amarrar todas as pontas (este filme tem mesmo o sabor de encerramento) gera um dos momentos mais duvidosos do filme, onde um mordomo é instituído da função de esclarecer fatos importantes da história. Assim como Batman: O Retorno e Superman II¸ Homem-Aranha 3 apresenta a maior galeria de vilões da série. Não bastassem Harry e o Homem de Areia, o aracnídeo ainda tem que lidar com seu próprio comportamento agressivo causado pelo simbionte vindo do espaço e que, não será nenhum spoiler revelar, irá se tornar o vilão Venom. A conveniente solução para trabalhar com os três vilões foi se livrar de um deles no início (de certa forma) e deixar para introduzir outro apenas no terceiro ato. Apesar de esta ser uma adaptação dos quadrinhos, um homem feito de areia requer maior suspensão de descrença do que um homem vestido de duende que voa em um planador ou um homem com tentáculos de metal. Os efeitos especiais ajudam a criar um vilão impressionante tecnicamente e Church é um competente ator, mas os motivos para seus atos são um tanto superficiais. Com tantas histórias paralelas, alguns dos personagens ficam um pouco apagados. Gwen Stacy (Bryce Dallas Howard), o novo flerte de Peter, tem pouca função na história a não ser uma pedra no caminho de Mary Jane, enquanto a tia May (a ótima Rosemary Harris) apenas tem a função de oferecer seus conselhos e filosofias ao sobrinho, não tendo o mesmo papel ativo que teve no segundo filme. Mesmo entre tantas batalhas, externas e internas, é louvável que o filme consiga reservar boa parte de sua duração para explorar a relação entre Peter e Mary Jane. O grande diferencial do filme é que MJ agora conhece a identidade secreta do herói, trazendo à mesa uma série de novas implicações. Em séries como a do Batman e de Superman, um elemento recorrente é o herói tentando esconder da mocinha sua verdadeira identidade em diversas situações. Em Homem-Aranha 3, o fato de Mary Jane estar ciente do alter-ego do companheiro dá nova dimensão à relação do par: além de ter de lidar com duas personalidades diferentes, ela também precisa suportar ver o sucesso de Peter enquanto sua carreira profissional desaba. A oportunidade é propícia para Kirsten Dunst mostrar seu amadurecimento como atriz e apresentar a melhor atuação do filme. As cenas entre os dois proporcionam alguns dos melhores momentos da película, estando livre das convenções narrativas que limitam diversos filmes de super-herói. Outro conflito de personalidades é a tão comentada batalha de Peter com ele mesmo. Sob o efeito do simbionte, ele adota um novo vestuário preto (tanto como Aranha quanto Peter) e um novo penteado que rendem inevitáveis comparações ao movimento emo. Mais agressivo e arrogante, o vemos sair às ruas de Nova York no melhor estilo John Travolta em Os Embalos de Sábado à Noite, em uma cena que atua como o oposto da seqüência "The Raindrops Keep Falling on My Head" do segundo filme (ainda que não exatamente com o mesmo efeito). Tobey Maguire parece se divertir interpretando a versão má de seu personagem, podendo fugir um pouco de sua habitual expressão de menino desamparado. Não podemos esquecer que Homem-Aranha 3 é um dos grandes blockbusters do ano e que seu inflado orçamento de $250 milhões não foi gasto apenas em cenas de desenvolvimento de personagens. Ainda que em aparente menor quantidade devido à maior duração do filme (que acaba sendo algo positivo), as cenas de ação devem agradar aqueles que esperam ir ao cinema vibrar com o aracnídeo em ação. O dinheiro gasto aparece na tela e os efeitos especiais não desapontam - ainda que, como já ficamos tão acostumados (ou poderíamos dizer mimados) com as proezas do computador, cada vez mais se torna difícil ficar realmente impressionado com eles. A maioria das cenas de ação envolve pancadaria em queda livre, algo que acaba se tornando cansativo após a terceira ou quarta vez. O filme também faz uso do gasto artifício do momento deus ex machina, onde um personagem é salvo por outro na última hora. Curiosamente, a cena de ação mais efetiva do filme é um combate mano a mano entre Peter e Harry, cujo auxílio de efeitos especiais é mínimo. Com Homem-Aranha 2, Sam Raimi criou o que muitos consideram o melhor filme de super-heróis já feito, conferindo uma grande responsabilidade ao terceiro episódio da série. Se Aranha 3 não consegue suprir todas as expectativas, ainda assim é um filme superior a qualquer aventura do X-Men e milhas a frente das bobagens de O Quarteto Fantástico. Com seus problemas narrativos, o filme talvez não se sustente tão bem quando analisado tão detalhadamente, mas o resultado final é outra adição de valor à saga do aracnídeo. Enquanto seus produtores não esquecerem que não foi a ênfase em efeitos especiais e sim o carisma do personagem e sua proximidade com o público que renderam tamanho sucesso à série, sempre será bom ter o velho amigo da vizinhança por perto.

• Eric A

  
  This film lacked substance and the ratings show it. It had some cool action scenes and Venom was awesome, but overall it lacked an identity that the previous two had.

• Martin S

  
  Seen it twice...and it's great. but it's still lacking the extra touch that makes 1&2 the awesomeness that they are.

• Jeff "

  
  Spiderman 3 is quite possible the worst of the three films (if you can believe that) the first was decent, the second mediocre, and third is simply awful. This third entry is a silly, pointless third film, and it doesn't deliver anything really entertaining. Sam Raimi's… More
  Spiderman 3 is quite possible the worst of the three films (if you can believe that) the first was decent, the second mediocre, and third is simply awful. This third entry is a silly, pointless third film, and it doesn't deliver anything really entertaining. Sam Raimi's credibility as a good director, I believe is tarnished by the Spiderman films. As they never were that good to begin with. This third film has an awful story with pretty poor acting. This film scraps the bottom of the barrel, and it feels like they were struggling with finding a good idea for a film. What they come up with here is laughable, and the film doesn't work whatsoever. This is yet another example of an awful sequel, and it's really a shame, because this trilogy could have been something great. Instead, the Spiderman films are a joke. This third entry is the worst of three films, and feels like they were struggling with the material that they had come with for this film. The concept behind this film is terrible and I question as to how Sam Raimi, once a promising talent after making The Evil Dead, has fallen like this. I guess these films aren't meant to be anything special, because in the end, they're forgettable, but above all this one is laughable. The action scenes were sloppy, and way too over the top for me. A ruined series that had the potential to be something terrific. If you've seen the first two films, avoid this poorly crafted third entry.

• Alexander D

  
  What can I say? There were two years in between the first and second SPIDER-MAN films to mold together a good plot, and an extra year between the second and third. Obviously, the extra year only helped the creators to screw it up. That's not to say that SPIDER-MAN 3 was… More
  What can I say? There were two years in between the first and second SPIDER-MAN films to mold together a good plot, and an extra year between the second and third. Obviously, the extra year only helped the creators to screw it up. That's not to say that SPIDER-MAN 3 was terrible--there were a few enjoyable parts here and there. It just appeared, if nothing else, that SPIDER-MAN 2 left us hanging at such a great point in Peter Parker's life, and then all of a sudden the story is continued with an entirely pointless sequel. I wouldn't quite say it's a waste of time, but from beginning to end, SPIDER-MAN 3 is a consistent stream of plot-related inconsistencies here, there, and everywhere.

• Bethany M

  
  I loved all of these Spider Man's.

• Matt G

  
  Underrated much? Spider-Man 3 features great action, great acting, and really fun sequences. It may be a little long but it feels so short if you're into superhero movies.

• Melvin W

  
  "Whatever comes our way, whatever battle we have raging inside us, we always have a choice. My friend Harry taught me that. He chose to be the best of himself. It's the choices that make us who we are, and we can always choose to do what's right." I'd be lying… More
  "Whatever comes our way, whatever battle we have raging inside us, we always have a choice. My friend Harry taught me that. He chose to be the best of himself. It's the choices that make us who we are, and we can always choose to do what's right." I'd be lying if I said I wasnt a little disappointed, but I'm not going to jump on the bandwagon and say I absolutely hate it. I hated aspects, such as Topher Grace. I like That 70's Show but that is all he ever will be. He's a sit-com actor and that's where he should stay. I also hated the 25 minute portion of the movie where Peter Parker was walking around like he was the shit. I almost felt nauseous during that part. Overall though, I enjoyed the movie. It was as fun as the first two, but just not as well made. Sam Raimi does deserve praise for his 3 Spider-Man films. He's a great director and I always look forward to his next film.

• Jameson W

  
  So so so disappointing. This was okay, but could have been so much better. It really had the potential to be among the best films ever, but it falls so short. This film just tries to do too much. It really is sad how disappointing this films turned out to be.

• Brad W

  
  Worst in the series, Spider man 2 was way better. Story sucked beyond all recognition. The effects were probably the best in the series. It was obvious all they were carring about was money, and it really showed when they made one of the worst threequels ever here.

• Drake T

  
  Too many ideas going at once. Gwen Stacy, Harry Osborn, Sandman and Venom? Pick one and thoroughly develop it, don't go around trying to please the fans by shoving every awesome villain/support character that they demand. It's the age old "Quality over Quantity"… More
  Too many ideas going at once. Gwen Stacy, Harry Osborn, Sandman and Venom? Pick one and thoroughly develop it, don't go around trying to please the fans by shoving every awesome villain/support character that they demand. It's the age old "Quality over Quantity" argument.

• Thomas B

  
  the greatest thing about this movie is where it has come from. spiderman 1 was all about discovery, 2 was about doubt and indecision and then you've got 3, where he's got his life together, everything's looking up and he's at the top of his game. and the black suit… More
  the greatest thing about this movie is where it has come from. spiderman 1 was all about discovery, 2 was about doubt and indecision and then you've got 3, where he's got his life together, everything's looking up and he's at the top of his game. and the black suit is awesome.

• Steven C

  
  "Spider-Man 3" is a total mess. It lacks the ernest, 'aw shucks' appeal of "Spider-Man" and the visual, emotional, and narrative cohesiveness of "Spider-Man 2." There is simply too much of everything in this film. Too many characters, too many… More
  "Spider-Man 3" is a total mess. It lacks the ernest, 'aw shucks' appeal of "Spider-Man" and the visual, emotional, and narrative cohesiveness of "Spider-Man 2." There is simply too much of everything in this film. Too many characters, too many special effects and action sequences, too much melodrama, too many musical interludes (believe it or not) and too many separate narratives. Sam Raimi had a lot to do with "Spider-Man 3" making me believe even further that "Spider-Man 2" was only as good as it was by accident. Raimi here shaped the story and the screenplay on top of everything else and that is the aspect that sunk the film. When all is said and done Sam Raimi's "Spider-Man" trilogy is a bust. The accidental perfection of "Spider-Man 2" not withstanding, these films are silly and more or less a waste of time.

• Cassie H

  
  The final movie when Peter Parker gets to experience the evil side of himself & discovers that being evil isn't all it's cracked up to be. Tobey Maguire, Kirsten Dunst, James Franco, J.K. Simmons, Rosemary Harris & Topher Grace were great in this movie :)

• Conner R

  
  Really just a terrible movie, it's not even funny anymore. This isn't over the top enough to be enjoyed on a sarcastic level, but not serious enough either. It's just plain dumb, riddled with terrible CGI Tobey Maguires and American flag propaganda. The only redeeming… More
  Really just a terrible movie, it's not even funny anymore. This isn't over the top enough to be enjoyed on a sarcastic level, but not serious enough either. It's just plain dumb, riddled with terrible CGI Tobey Maguires and American flag propaganda. The only redeeming qualities about this movie are James Franco being outrageously nice as an amnesiac Harry and Thomas Hayden Church's blockbuster performance as Sandman. I kind've wish the movie was just about him and his striped shirt.

• Adam M

  
  Of the 3 Spider-Man movies, this one is the most like Crimewave (1985)... only dispiriting. The lightning is good. Bill Pope does well.

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