Spider-Man 2 (DVD)

This time around the story came from the guys behind the hit TV show 'Smallville' in the form Alfred Gough & Miles Millar and was made into a screenplay by 'Unfaithul' screenwriter Alvin Sargent. I think this combination of writers has worked out very well for the film because not only did the movie have some great drama and action scenes but they also chucked in some really great comedy momments as well, mostly with the character of J. Jonah Jameson (J.K. Simmons) who plays Peter Parker's boss at the Daily Bugle. It's also great where they added these particular scenes into the film too as the audience are kind of feeling downbeat because of the troubles that are ...

Following the success of 2002's blockbuster Spiderman came this sequel in 2004 with Sam Raimi again sitting in the director's chair. The creation of Spiderman by Stan Lee and Steve Ditko of Marvel many years had spawned successful cartoon series, but not much success on the big screen until the 2002 offering starring Tobey Maguire as everybody's friendly neighbourhood Spiderman. The Plot Two years on from Spiderman saving New York from the dangerous Green Goblin, and tensions are still running high. Peter Parker is still trying wrestling with juggling two personalitites, and trying to keep his identity as Spiderman secret from his friends and family ...

(film only review) What’s it about? -------------------- Continuing his double life as Spider-Man, Peter Parker is starting to unravel as the pressures of being a superhero and an ordinary teen take effect. Meanwhile, a new villain – Doctor Octopus – in town. Who’s in it? --------------- Most of the cast reprise their role from Spider-Man. However, they all seem a lot more comfortable second time around. Tobey Maguire (Peter Parker/Spider-man) is a lot less wooden and seems more at ease with the more emotional aspects of the role. This is just as well, as this element has been really ramped up for the sequel! Kirsten Dunst ...