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Spider-Man 2 (2004)

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Reviews Counted:241

Fresh:225

Rotten:16

Average Rating:8.3/10

Consensus: Boasting an entertaining villain and deeper emotional focus, this is a nimble sequel that improves upon the original.

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Rated: PG-13 [See Full Rating] for stylized action violence

Runtime: 2 hr. 7 min.

Genre: Action & Adventure, Science Fiction & Fantasy

Theatrical Release: Jun 30, 2004 Wide

Box Office: $373.4M

Synopsis: Two years have passed since the mild-mannered Peter Parker walked away from his longtime love Mary Jane Watson and decided to take the road to... Two years have passed since the mild-mannered Peter Parker walked away from his longtime love Mary Jane Watson and decided to take the road to responsibility as Spider-Man. Peter must face new challenges as he struggles to cope with "the gift and the curse" of his powers while balancing his dual identities as the elusive superhero Spider-Man and life as a college student. The relationships Peter holds most dear are now in danger of unraveling as he clashes with the powerful, multi-tentacled villain Doctor Octopus aka "Doc Ock." Peter's life-long yearning for M.J. becomes even stronger as he fights the impulse to abandon his secret life and declare his love. In the meantime, M.J. has moved on with her life. She has embarked on an acting career and has a new man in her life. Peter's relationship with his best friend Harry Osborn has been overshadowed by Harry's growing vendetta against Spider-Man, whom he holds responsible for his father's death. Peter's life becomes even more complicated when he is pitted against a powerful new nemesis, Dr. Otto Octavius-- "Doc Ock." Peter must now learn to accept his fate and harness all his superhero talents in order to stop this diabolical madman in his octagonal tracks. [More]

Starring: Tobey Maguire, Kirsten Dunst, J.K. Simmons, Alfred Molina

Starring: Tobey Maguire, Kirsten Dunst, J.K. Simmons, Alfred Molina, James Franco

Director: Sam Raimi

Director: Sam Raimi
Screenwriter: Alvin Sargent
Producer: Avi Arad
Studio: Sony Pictures

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A lot of talent to lavish on a single movie, but the result is uncommonly smart for the genre, and not just smart but tremendously enjoyable.

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Jul 14, 2010
Joe Morgenstern
Joe Morgenstern
Wall Street Journal
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Simultaneously funnier, darker, and more emotional than its forebear.

Full Review Source: AV Club | comment Comment
Jul 14, 2010
Nathan Rabin
Nathan Rabin
AV Club

There are plenty of surprises in this compelling Hollywood cartoon-inspired movie that tops everything else in the genre.

Full Review Source: ColeSmithey.com | comment Comment
Jul 11, 2010
Cole Smithey
Cole Smithey
ColeSmithey.com

Overall it's a solid superhero movie with some memorable moments.

Full Review Source: Dark Horizons | comment Comment
Jul 6, 2010
Garth Franklin
Garth Franklin
Dark Horizons

One of a kind.

Full Review Source: Cinema Crazed | comment Comment
Apr 29, 2009
Felix Vasquez Jr.
Felix Vasquez Jr.
Cinema Crazed

There are awesome effects, explosive action, wry humour and an emotional heart that pulsates loudly and steadily throughout.

Full Review Source: Urban Cinefile | comment Comment
Oct 18, 2008
Urban Cinefile Critics
Urban Cinefile Critics
Urban Cinefile

The biggest current bang for your popcorn buck is the IMAX presentation of this exhilarating adventure.

Full Review Source: Sacramento News & Review | comment Comment
Aug 7, 2008
Mark Halverson
Mark Halverson
Sacramento News & Review

Mr. Raimi, working at the top of his game, reunites the entire cast of the first film, and by this point they feel like family.

Full Review Source: Big Picture Big Sound | comment Comment
Jul 14, 2007
Joe Lozito
Joe Lozito
Big Picture Big Sound

Spider-Man wrestling with demons, literally and figuratively!

Full Review Source: Princeton Town Topics | comment Comment
Apr 14, 2007
Kam Williams
Kam Williams
Princeton Town Topics

Hands down the best comic book franchise on film.

Full Review Source: Christianity Today | comment 1 Comment
Oct 11, 2006
Russ Breimeier
Russ Breimeier
Christianity Today

All in all, this sequel is a blockbuster with both a heart and a brain.

Full Review Source: Time Out | comment Comment
Jun 24, 2006
Dave Calhoun
Dave Calhoun
Time Out

Spider-Man 2 is not what you expect from the typical summer blockbuster, but you’ll still eat it up like a bag of popcorn.

Full Review Source: Bullz-Eye.com | comment Comment
Jul 5, 2005
Jason Zingale
Jason Zingale
Bullz-Eye.com

This is pure SPIDER-MAN, straight from the tap, and it’s absolutely transporting.

Full Review Source: Ain't It Cool Movie Reviews | comment Comment
Jun 25, 2005
Moriarty
Moriarty
Ain't It Cool Movie Reviews

A sensational summer treat.

Full Review Source: Lessons of Darkness | comment Comment
May 4, 2005
Nick Schager
Nick Schager
Lessons of Darkness

Raimi has turned in a very different Spidey than might be expected. I'm not talking 'nipples on Batman' or anything; the shift is from origin story to mid-hero-crisis story.

Full Review Source: Freeze Dried Movies | comment Comment
Apr 1, 2005
Brian Juergens
Brian Juergens
Freeze Dried Movies

Best comic-book movie ever? Nah, but it's great just the same.

Full Review Source: NYC Film Critic | comment Comment
Mar 5, 2005
Ethan Alter
Ethan Alter
NYC Film Critic

...a well-realized stab at melding comic book pow-sock-bang with a more adult psychological drama

Full Review Source: Arkansas Democrat-Gazette | comment Comment
Jan 7, 2005
Philip Martin
Philip Martin
Arkansas Democrat-Gazette

Raimi reminds us you can still make highly commercial films and keep your self-respect.

Full Review Source: Las Vegas Mercury | comment Comment
Jan 4, 2005
Anthony Del Valle
Anthony Del Valle
Las Vegas Mercury

[It's sure to] join the upper echelons of action movies like Raiders of the Lost Ark, The Empire Strikes Back, and Die Hard.

Full Review Source: Looking Closer | comment Comment
Dec 31, 2004
Jeffrey Overstreet
Jeffrey Overstreet
Looking Closer

If you even remotely enjoyed the first Spider-Man you'll certainly love the second.

Full Review Source: Zap2it.com | comment Comment
Dec 19, 2004
Michael Szymanski
Michael Szymanski
Zap2it.com
 
 
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