
Time Out
This accomplished blockbuster announces itself as a stylish piece of pop myth-spinning.
Full reviewSam Raimi's cinematic take on our friendly neighbourhood Spider-Man, the first in a trilogy, with Tobey Maguire as Peter Parker. The origin story traces Parker's coming-of-age from timid schoolboy to fully fledged hero, and co-stars Kirsten Dunst as Mary Jane, Willem Dafoe as villain The Green Goblin and James Franco as Harry Osborn.
This accomplished blockbuster announces itself as a stylish piece of pop myth-spinning.
Full reviewThe filmmakers have succeeded in rejuvenating the character while staying faithful to his roots.
Full reviewThis is entertaining stuff, and Sam Raimi has spun a good yarn for the summer.
Full reviewThe origin story is well told, and the characters will not disappoint... It's in the action scenes that things fall apart.
Full reviewGuileless and charming with a perpetual look of startled bewilderment at the super powers he possesses, Maguire is perfect as an ordinary guy with a big secret.
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