Posted: Thu Jul 01, 2004 10:06 pm
I don't think I've given anything away here, but if you're totally set on no spoilers at all, then stop reading and hit BACK.
Not at all shitty.
If you don't like dialogue and character development, this movie is not for you. Its 2 hours long and the majority is spent on Peter Parker, the man. In that respect, its VERY faithful to the comic.
The acting was definately uped a notch. Toby is even more intense than in the first one, the guy is playing J. Jonah Jamison is AWESOME, Kirsten took acting lessons, and the guy playing Doc Ock is just fantastic. Franco (Osbourne's kid) actually came down a notch for me in this one as he is better playing a spoiled rich kid than a spoiled rich kid looking for vengence.
For the faithful comic readers, I don't really think there were many major gaffes. Some newbs might think one particular thing occurs WAYYYY too much in the film (you'll figure it out), but when you do figure it out remember this: each time it occurs, it DID occur in the comic.
With that in mind, the major problem with the film and the series is that its in fast forward. They have to rush all of the plotlines because real people age and audiences get bored. So forgive them for that. Personally, I still think this series is the best superhero series put to film, and that's coming from a guy that grew up with the X-Men. (Of course, that might mean I'm overly critical of them...)
If you liked the first one, you'll like this, just remember that it is more about character than action. Although, the action is great. The fights are pretty good.
For you ladies, my S.O. enjoyed it and she's not at all into superhero or action movies.
8 out of 10 stars
Not at all shitty.
If you don't like dialogue and character development, this movie is not for you. Its 2 hours long and the majority is spent on Peter Parker, the man. In that respect, its VERY faithful to the comic.
The acting was definately uped a notch. Toby is even more intense than in the first one, the guy is playing J. Jonah Jamison is AWESOME, Kirsten took acting lessons, and the guy playing Doc Ock is just fantastic. Franco (Osbourne's kid) actually came down a notch for me in this one as he is better playing a spoiled rich kid than a spoiled rich kid looking for vengence.
For the faithful comic readers, I don't really think there were many major gaffes. Some newbs might think one particular thing occurs WAYYYY too much in the film (you'll figure it out), but when you do figure it out remember this: each time it occurs, it DID occur in the comic.
With that in mind, the major problem with the film and the series is that its in fast forward. They have to rush all of the plotlines because real people age and audiences get bored. So forgive them for that. Personally, I still think this series is the best superhero series put to film, and that's coming from a guy that grew up with the X-Men. (Of course, that might mean I'm overly critical of them...)
If you liked the first one, you'll like this, just remember that it is more about character than action. Although, the action is great. The fights are pretty good.
For you ladies, my S.O. enjoyed it and she's not at all into superhero or action movies.
8 out of 10 stars
