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.
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.
Rated: PG-13 [See Full Rating]
Runtime: 2 hr. 7 min.
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... [More]
Starring: Tobey Maguire, Kirsten Dunst, J.K. Simmons, Alfred Molina
Director: Sam Raimi
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