Time Out
This accomplished blockbuster announces itself as a stylish piece of pop myth-spinning.
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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.
2002Rating: M121 minsUSA
ActionAdventureBlockbuster
- 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
Spider-Man | Reviews
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The New York Times
The filmmakers have succeeded in rejuvenating the character while staying faithful to his roots.
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The Guardian
This is entertaining stuff, and Sam Raimi has spun a good yarn for the summer.
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Roger Ebert
The origin story is well told, and the characters will not disappoint... It's in the action scenes that things fall apart.
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Hollywood Reporter
Guileless 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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