Spider-Man
Sam 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.
- Director:
- Sam Raimi ('The Evil Dead', 'Army of Darkness', 'A Simple Plan')
- Writer:
- David Koepp
- Cast:
- Tobey MaguireKirsten DunstWillem DafoeJames FrancoCliff RobertsonRosemary HarrisJ.K. SimmonsJoe ManganielloRandy Savage
Reviews & comments
Time Out
pressThis accomplished blockbuster announces itself as a stylish piece of pop myth-spinning.
The New York Times
pressThe filmmakers have succeeded in rejuvenating the character while staying faithful to his roots.
The Guardian
pressThis is entertaining stuff, and Sam Raimi has spun a good yarn for the summer.
Roger Ebert
pressThe origin story is well told, and the characters will not disappoint... It's in the action scenes that things fall apart.
Hollywood Reporter
pressGuileless 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.
Time Out
pressThis accomplished blockbuster announces itself as a stylish piece of pop myth-spinning.
The New York Times
pressThe filmmakers have succeeded in rejuvenating the character while staying faithful to his roots.
The Guardian
pressThis is entertaining stuff, and Sam Raimi has spun a good yarn for the summer.
Roger Ebert
pressThe origin story is well told, and the characters will not disappoint... It's in the action scenes that things fall apart.
Hollywood Reporter
pressGuileless 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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