This one was bigger and better than the first Spiderman movie.
In this sequel, Spidey comes into terms on the true meaning of a superhero. Is it a blessing or a burden? Here, his personal relationships get into conflict with his super alter-ego, and he must decide whether to just settle for one identity or maintain the hard balancing act of preserving two.
I've been an Amazing Spider-Man comics fan since I was a kid. I collected his comics along that of Thor, Iron Man, the Incredible Hulk, Superman, Batman, and many others. I know his story pre-clone saga and post-clone saga. I also know how most of Spidey's fans were turned off when they knew that there were two Peter Parkers (Ben Reilly being the clone).
I've always thought that Spidey's coolness stems from his skillful webslinging and his witty remarks that really annoy most of his enemies. Only Johnny Storm (the Human Torch) can match his motormouth talkativeness when in combat. Maybe that's why they're such good friends.
There have been Spider-Man movies in the past but they weren't as spectacular because they failed to mimic Spidey's smooth moves in comics. Every Spidey fan can tell which is a sloppily-done copycat and which isn't. The current Sam Raimi flicks are not a disappointment. Of course, thanks to the marvels of CGI. Way back then, CGI must still be in the drawing boards and just a concept.
While my esteemed friend the Sassy Lawyer found that Spiderman 2 had a thin story line and a "withered" leading lady in Kirsten Dunst, I'm sure many Spidey fans like me will disagree.
Kirsten Dunst was lovelier this time around, and with ol' Doc Ock in the story, how can this sequel be labeled as "thin?" Every character in the sequel had a struggle to contend to:
- Peter Parker choosing between his 2 personas
- Harry Osborn choosing between revenge or friendship
- Aunt May Parker choosing between anger or acceptance
- Mary Jane Watson choosing between Peter and some other guy
- Otto Octavius choosing between being a hero or a villain
Then again, I do not blame the critics. You have to be a long-time fan to appreciate the beauty of this movie.
I'll get myself a DVD copy once it becomes available.
2 comments:
I'm a Spiderman follower myself. I enjoyed it in when I was a kid. The one thing that made me curious about it is that of the 'blue chemical' (this was one of the stories different from the current one) which gave him superpowers. What was that blue chemical? I remember in our house where my grandfather used to collect bottles of wine and other bottles, there was this bottle of blue liquid. I didn't know what it was, or if it was just filled with food coloring (powder?)or something. I almost gulp it thinking that it would endow me some 'strange superpowers' :)
I think it was a 'radioactive spider-bite' which gave him his superpowers, aa. Thanks for dropping by.
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