'Spiderman' (2002)
Director: Sam Raimi
Writers: David Koepp, Stan Lee and Steve Ditko (based on the comic books by)
Release Date: 14th June 2002
Hot Rating: 💥💥💥
From his renowned status in the horror movie genre, director Sam Raimi gives a similar intense action to the Marvel superhero, Spiderman. His 2002 flick marked a new age of superhero films that were humble in emotion, and bold in the spectacle they created. From the convincing ensemble cast including Toby Maguire (Spiderman), Kirsten Dunst (Mary Jane) and James Franco (Harry Osborn), Raimi's worldbuilding is birthed from the intense emotional relationships that these characters form. In this sense, however, so is the film sometimes let down by the hyperbole of its lead characters. In the case of Maguire, his overly emotive expressions distract audiences from the humility of his character. This caricature impression of our protagonist hinders the plot, as Maguire fails to convince audiences into fully sympathising with his character. Fortunately, alongside his villainous foil, Norman Osborn (Willem Dafoe), the actor maintains enough physical presence for a brilliant actional finale, teasing at the brilliance of his masked alter ego.
'Spiderman 2' (2004)
Director: Sam Raimi
Writers: Sam Raimi, Alvin Sargent, Miles Millar, Alfred Gough and Michael Chabon
Release Date:
Hot Rating: 💥💥💥💥
Raimi's second instalment of the Spiderman trilogy elevates the presence of human emotion themes through bolder characters and brilliant tuned special effects. One character who encompasses these qualities is Doctor Octavius (Alfred Molina) a villain whose backstory is portrayed with as much precision as our web-spinning protagonist. Indeed, this live-action film is doubly powerful in the depth that its characters are layered with, both emotional and physical. Of the latter, the bank heist sequence is an entertaining mosaic of Spiderman's newfound agility and humour, with Maguire's the line 'here's your change' being a fond reminder of the power of Spiderman's wit. This benefit of the sequel can be assigned to the addition of screenwriter, Michael Chabon's creative input on the film, with action and emotion being parallel to one another. With a similar strength and success to Spidey's webs, Raimi's action-packed conclusion ties the film together in a sleek fashion.
'Spiderman 3' (2007)
Director: Sam Raimi
Writers: Sam Raimi, Ivan Raimi, Alvin Sargent, Stan Lee and Steve Ditko (based on the comic by)
Release Date:
Hot Rating: 💥💥
The spectacle of Sam Raimi's first two Spiderman films is lost in his final feature. At nearly two and a half hours, Maguire struggles to find a mid-point between angst and humour, an imbalance which is evident in an awkward scene where the protagonist dances down a New York sidewalk to the tune of James Brown's 'People get up and drive your funky soul'. The lack of physical entertainment is mirrored in its action sequences, which lack the same pace and intensity of the Raimi's first two instalments. These moments are hindered by some lacklustre features from villains Venom (Topher Grace) and Sandman (Thomas Haden Church). Much like Raimi's clear efforts to deliver the winning formula of action and entertainment, these characters appear too transparent to be taken seriously. Thus, the film does not repeat the success of its predecessors with enough excitement to make its lack of innovation passable.
Director: Sam Raimi
Writers: David Koepp, Stan Lee and Steve Ditko (based on the comic books by)
Release Date: 14th June 2002
Hot Rating: 💥💥💥
From his renowned status in the horror movie genre, director Sam Raimi gives a similar intense action to the Marvel superhero, Spiderman. His 2002 flick marked a new age of superhero films that were humble in emotion, and bold in the spectacle they created. From the convincing ensemble cast including Toby Maguire (Spiderman), Kirsten Dunst (Mary Jane) and James Franco (Harry Osborn), Raimi's worldbuilding is birthed from the intense emotional relationships that these characters form. In this sense, however, so is the film sometimes let down by the hyperbole of its lead characters. In the case of Maguire, his overly emotive expressions distract audiences from the humility of his character. This caricature impression of our protagonist hinders the plot, as Maguire fails to convince audiences into fully sympathising with his character. Fortunately, alongside his villainous foil, Norman Osborn (Willem Dafoe), the actor maintains enough physical presence for a brilliant actional finale, teasing at the brilliance of his masked alter ego.
'Spiderman 2' (2004)
Director: Sam Raimi
Writers: Sam Raimi, Alvin Sargent, Miles Millar, Alfred Gough and Michael Chabon
Release Date:
Hot Rating: 💥💥💥💥
Raimi's second instalment of the Spiderman trilogy elevates the presence of human emotion themes through bolder characters and brilliant tuned special effects. One character who encompasses these qualities is Doctor Octavius (Alfred Molina) a villain whose backstory is portrayed with as much precision as our web-spinning protagonist. Indeed, this live-action film is doubly powerful in the depth that its characters are layered with, both emotional and physical. Of the latter, the bank heist sequence is an entertaining mosaic of Spiderman's newfound agility and humour, with Maguire's the line 'here's your change' being a fond reminder of the power of Spiderman's wit. This benefit of the sequel can be assigned to the addition of screenwriter, Michael Chabon's creative input on the film, with action and emotion being parallel to one another. With a similar strength and success to Spidey's webs, Raimi's action-packed conclusion ties the film together in a sleek fashion.
'Spiderman 3' (2007)
Director: Sam Raimi
Writers: Sam Raimi, Ivan Raimi, Alvin Sargent, Stan Lee and Steve Ditko (based on the comic by)
Release Date:
Hot Rating: 💥💥
The spectacle of Sam Raimi's first two Spiderman films is lost in his final feature. At nearly two and a half hours, Maguire struggles to find a mid-point between angst and humour, an imbalance which is evident in an awkward scene where the protagonist dances down a New York sidewalk to the tune of James Brown's 'People get up and drive your funky soul'. The lack of physical entertainment is mirrored in its action sequences, which lack the same pace and intensity of the Raimi's first two instalments. These moments are hindered by some lacklustre features from villains Venom (Topher Grace) and Sandman (Thomas Haden Church). Much like Raimi's clear efforts to deliver the winning formula of action and entertainment, these characters appear too transparent to be taken seriously. Thus, the film does not repeat the success of its predecessors with enough excitement to make its lack of innovation passable.
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| Tobey Maguire as 'Spiderman'. Source: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0413300/mediaviewer/rm489109760 |
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