Spider-Man (2002)
Average Rating: 7.6/10
Reviews Counted: 215
Fresh: 192 | Rotten: 23
Not only does Spider-Man provide a good dose of web-swinging fun, it also has a heart, thanks to the combined charms of director Sam Raimi and star Tobey Maguire.
Average Rating: 7.2/10
Critic Reviews: 39
Fresh: 33 | Rotten: 6
Not only does Spider-Man provide a good dose of web-swinging fun, it also has a heart, thanks to the combined charms of director Sam Raimi and star Tobey Maguire.
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After incorporating elements of comic book style and design into many of his films, director Sam Raimi helms this straight-ahead, big-budget comic book adaptation, which also marks acclaimed young actor Tobey Maguire's first dip into live-action blockbuster filmmaking. Spider-Man follows the template of the original Stan Lee/Steve Ditko source material, with hero Peter Parker an orphaned, intellectual teen loner living in Queens with his aunt (Rosemary Harris) and uncle (Cliff Robertson), and
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Cast
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Tobey Maguire
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Willem Dafoe
Norman Osborn/Green Gob... -
Kirsten Dunst
Mary Jane Watson -
James Franco
Harry Osborn -
Cliff Robertson
Uncle Ben -
Rosemary Harris
Aunt May -
J.K. Simmons
J. Jonah Jameson -
Joe Manganiello
Flash Thompson -
Gerry Becker
Maximilian Fargas -
Bill Nunn
Robbie Robertson -
Jack Betts
Henry Balkan -
Stanley Anderson
General Slocum -
Ron Perkins
Dr. Mendel Stromm -
Bruce Campbell
Announcer -
Michael Papajohn
Burglar -
Randy Savage
Bone Saw McGraw -
Ted Raimi
Hoffman -
Elizabeth Banks
Betty Brandt -
Myk Watford
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All Critics (215) | Top Critics (39) | Fresh (198) | Rotten (23) | DVD (59)
In emphasizing angst over energy, the movie is much like its hero -- not the dashing crime fighter in a red-and-black bodysuit but the introspective nerd who both endears and exasperates.
A perfectly serviceable early-summer popcorn picture that will satisfy its core teen constituency and not displease general viewers looking for some disposable entertainment.
Unfortunately the film, like many of its ilk, is driven by special effects, and there's a serious disconnect between Maguire's sweet-natured dialogue and Spider-Man's pounding violence and stunning acrobatic work.
This accomplished blockbuster announces itself as a stylish piece of pop myth-spinning.
It's got appealing performers as the leads.
Raimi gives this unapologetic fluff a mind, a heart and a keen sense of fun.
Captures the high-energy, pulpy effervescence of Marvel when it was young and feisty... whatever imperfections the film picks up along the way, they practically demand to be hand-waved aside.
It's got all that you'd want from superhero movie and more. A truly enjoyable film.
Fun movie, but may be too intense for younger kids.
Sam Raimi has gotten the exact mix right to create certainly one of the best superhero films ever made.
Spider-Man is funny, poignant and true to form with Tobey Maguire and company fleshing out the famed comic-book characters with aplomb.
Finally, a fully faithful adaptation to a comic book icon, save for some bumps along the road. It's a fun movie.
A vibrant piece of pop entertainment that serves as the perfect start to the summer season.
An adaptation of the Marvel Comics superhero adventures that effectively takes time between exhilarating digital effects to develop character and motivation.
Colourful, energetic and well-cast, Spider-Man is a good-quality, highly-entertaining action movie.
[Sam] Raimi captures the ineffable quality that makes this misfit with muscles New York's own blue-collar, working-man's hero.
Spider-man flows as smoothly from scene to scene, catching the audience in its charming web and setting us up for a sequel which, for once, will be welcome.
Practically pitch-perfect summer entertainment.
At its best, it's action packed fantasy, grounded in reality by a talented cast who pack a real emotional wallop. At its worst, it's over the top, and more than a little sappy.
Spider-Man was the first really alienated guy to swoop around fighting crime in a funny outfit. His strange powers made this teenage outsider into even more of an outsider -- and Spider-Man... stays true to that idea, thanks mostly to Maguire.
Count on Sam Raimi ... to deliver a Spider-Man movie that recaptures the wonder of those first-generation comics.
Audience Reviews for Spider-Man
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- J. Jonah Jameson: Who is Spider-man? He's a criminal that's who he is.
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- Burglar: Just give me a chance!
- Peter Parker/Spider-Man: What about my uncle? Did you give him a chance? Did you? Did you?
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- Mary Jane Watson: Who are you?
- Peter Parker/Spider-Man: You know who I am.
- Mary Jane Watson: I do?
- Peter Parker/Spider-Man: Your friendly neighbourhood Spiderman! [swings off]
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- Peter Parker/Spider-Man: Your friendly neighborhood Spider-Man!
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- Mary Jane Watson: Do I get to say thank you this time?
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- Peter Parker/Spider-Man: The great thing about MJ is when you look in her eyes and she's looking back in yours, everything feels not quite normal. Because you feel stronger and weaker at the same time. You feel excited and at the same time, terrified. The truth is you don't know what you feel except you know what kind of man you want to be. It's as if you've reached the unreachable and you weren't ready for it.
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