Spider-Man 2

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When a failed nuclear fusion experiment results in an explosion that kills his wife, Dr. Otto Octavius (Alfred Molina) is transformed into Dr. Octopus, a cyborg with deadly metal tentacles. Doc Ock blames Spider-Man (Tobey Maguire) for the accident and seeks revenge. Meanwhile, Spidey's alter ego, Peter Parker, faces fading powers and self-doubt. Complicating matters are his best friend's (James Franco) hatred for Spider-Man and his true love's (Kirsten Dunst) sudden engagement to another man.

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Boasting an entertaining villain and deeper emotional focus, this is a nimble sequel that improves upon the original.

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David Stratton

At the Movies (Australia)

Maybe it has something to do with Sam Raimi's skills as a director, or with Tobey Maguire's very human central performance, but the Spider-Man films are by far the best of the superhero genre.

Rated: 4/5

Jun 29, 2015

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Anthony Quinn

Independent (UK)

A sequel that not only outstrips its predecessor but has a perversity and quick-wittedness that hardly seem to belong in a comic-book movie.

Jun 29, 2015

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Jonathan Romney

Independent on Sunday

Spider-Man 2 is better than just dark, it's touched by authentic teenage paranoia and neurosis.

Jun 29, 2015

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Sheraz Farooqi

CinemaDebate

Rewatch SPIDER-MAN 2 (2004) for the studio's 100th anniversary.Deeply earnest in its delivery, Sam Raimi perfectly portrays the central “why” of Spider-Man. Truly one of the best in the genre.Simply put, they just don’t make 'em like this anymore.

Rated: 5/5

May 8, 2024

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Cory Woodroof

For the Win (USA Today)

This is the ultimate Spider-Man movie, and it’s one of the best-ever superhero films we’ve ever gotten.

Jun 20, 2023

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Rob Gonsalves

Rob's Movie Vault

Narratively lumpy as it sometimes is, "Spider-Man 2" marks Raimi’s return to the pure cinema of fun.

Rated: A

Sep 19, 2022

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Thwipsniktmraw A great film, adaptation, and sequel, and worthy contender for the title of greatest comic book film of all time. Rated 5/5 Stars • Rated 5 out of 5 stars 05/07/24 Full Review Joahan A classic what can I say that hasn’t been said before. Rated 5/5 Stars • Rated 5 out of 5 stars 04/28/24 Full Review Giovanni U What an amazing movie! Spider-Man 2 is one of the best superhero movies ever made and Tobey Maguire and Alfred Molina do amazing jobs as Spider-Man and Doctor Octopus! I'm glad I finally watched this in the theater! Rated 5/5 Stars • Rated 5 out of 5 stars 04/26/24 Full Review Shawn Loved it went with my 20 year old son son! is a great throwback Rated 5/5 Stars • Rated 5 out of 5 stars 04/25/24 Full Review Faith such a good movie and never disappoints!!! it’s a classic🕸️♥️♾️ Rated 5/5 Stars • Rated 5 out of 5 stars 04/25/24 Full Review sebastisx W movie, better than Batman Rated 5/5 Stars • Rated 5 out of 5 stars 04/25/24 Full Review Read all reviews

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Sam Raimi Director Tobey Maguire Peter Parker Kirsten Dunst Mary Jane Watson James Franco Harry Osborn Alfred Molina Dr. Otto Octavius Rosemary Harris May Parker

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