- Film Review
- Reviewed By Sloan Freer
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4 out of 5
With the reluctant hero's origins covered in the first movie, a sequel offered returning director Sam Raimi the chance to have some real fun. And that's exactly what he does, harnessing advances in technology to deliver a fantasy adventure that's slicker and more stylish than its predecessor. Two years after events in the original, Tobey Maguire's web-slinger is struggling to cope with the responsibilities his powers bring, a task complicated by the appearance of multi-tentacled villain Doctor Octopus (Alfred Molina). A more complex adversary than Willem Dafoe's hammy Green Goblin, Doc Ock's physical clashes with Spider-Man are the film's highlights - unfortunately, he's underused, as the action often takes second place to sentimentality. While the focus on Spidey's feelings for Mary Jane (Kirsten Dunst) adds emotional depth, it also dilutes the adrenaline-rush excitement. Quibbles aside, however, the feature's still the most solid of the Spidey movies, with the wit, charm and imagination to satisfy the fussiest of fans.
Plot Summary
Fantasy action sequel starring Tobey Maguire, Kirsten Dunst and Alfred Molina. Two years after walking away from his sweetheart Mary Jane, Peter Parker is struggling to balance his dual identities as a college student and mysterious superhero Spider-Man. He finds his life further complicated by the appearance of multi-tentacled villain Doctor Octopus...
Cast and crew
Cast
- Peter Parker / Spider-Man
- Tobey Maguire
- Mary Jane Watson
- Kirsten Dunst
- Doc Ock / Dr Otto Octavius
- Alfred Molina
- Harry Osborn
- James Franco
- May Parker
- Rosemary Harris
- Rosalie Octavius
- Donna Murphy
- J Jonah Jameson
- J K Simmons
- Betty Brant
- Elizabeth Banks (2)
- Snooty usher
- Bruce Campbell
- John Jameson
- Daniel Gillies
- Dr Curt Connors
- Dylan Baker
- Joseph "Robbie" Robertson
- Bill Nunn
- Hoffman
- Ted Raimi
- Ben Parker
- Cliff Robertson
- Norman Osborn
- Willem Dafoe
- Mr Ditkovich
- Elya Baskin
- Raymond
- Daniel Dae Kim
- Man dodging debris
- Stan Lee
Crew
- Director
- Sam Raimi
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