“Spider-Man 2” has been called the best super hero movie ever made. Roger Ebert said that and many film critics and reviewers, including myself, agree. This film has it all-a terrific story, stellar performances from the cast, great special effects and music and a few surprises along the way.
Tobey Maguire is fabulous as the dynamic hero Spider-Man and the nerdy geek Peter Parker. He realistically deals with many concerns and he has a lot to juggle. This includes explaining to his girlfriend Mary Jane why he is often late or absent, and why he can’t make an eight o’ clock curtain to see her act in a play. His spent energy in capturing criminals and preventing crime is full-time work, yet he also goes to college and is behind in his studies. When he loses his job as a pizza delivery boy, paying his rent becomes a real issue.
The film, despite being a comic book, superhero movie, manages to be dramatic. Yet there are plenty of jaw dropping scenes, including the runaway subway scene, which may just be the best superhero action sequence ever filmed. Some humor is appropriately added into the mix too. The content issues are minor, as listed below, and we heartily award our Dove “Family-Approved” Seal to this picture. Keep looking up! Your friendly neighborhood Spider-Man is never far away.
